Who doesn't love popcorn? It is a delicious treat for humans and chinchillas alike. But just because your chinchilla loves it, that does not mean it is good for them. Or even safe for them. Can chinchillas eat popcorn? Or is it another on a long list of foods their delicate digestive systems just can't handle. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Popcorn? (What You Need To Know)
Diet And Nutrition
Can Chinchillas Eat Spinach? (What You Need To Know)
Spinach is a superfood. It is low in calories and high in many essential vitamins and minerals. Every doctor and nutritionist recommends we eat it. Lots of it. But that's us. What about chinchillas? These little rodents with the delicate digestive system have a hard time with a lot of foods that are healthy for us humans. Can chinchillas eat spinach or is that … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Spinach? (What You Need To Know)
Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? (What You Need To Know)
Carrots are incredibly healthy. We all know that. They are packed full of vitamins and minerals. And for chinchillas, they have an additional benefit. But they also contain a lot of sugar and water. Both can be problematic for a chinchilla. What does that mean? Can chinchillas eat carrots then? Or is it better to avoid feeding your chinchilla this delicious root … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? (What You Need To Know)
Can Chinchillas Eat Bell Peppers? (What You Need To Know)
Vegetables are good for us. That's an indisputable fact. But that does not mean they are good for every living thing. Most vegetables can be quite dangerous for chinchillas. Some are fine in tiny amounts, while others are toxic in any amount. Where do bell peppers fall othat list? Can chinchillas eat bell peppers in small amounts, or can they not have any of them … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Bell Peppers? (What You Need To Know)
What Foods Are Poisonous To Chinchillas? (Read Before You Feed!)
Small animals die fast. When a small animal gets sick, things can deteriorate quickly. Before you know it, your pet can die. That is why it is important to avoid feeding your chinchilla anything that could be harmful. What should you avoid feeding? What foods are poisonous to chinchillas? Keep reading to learn exactly which food you should always avoid, because … [Read more...] about What Foods Are Poisonous To Chinchillas? (Read Before You Feed!)
Can Chinchillas Eat Strawberries? (Be Careful Not To Overdo It)
I love strawberries. They are juicy and sweet and just all-around delicious. Even better, they are also healthy! But once again, something that is good for us is not necessarily good for our chinchillas. In fact, most fruits are actually bad for these rodents and their delicate digestive systems. Can chinchillas eat strawberries at all, then? Or is this another … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Strawberries? (Be Careful Not To Overdo It)
Can Chinchillas Eat Lettuce? (What You Need To Know)
Lettuce is low in calories and easy to digest. For humans. Chinchillas have very different digestive systems and they struggle to handle many foods that are healthy for us. Is lettuce on that list? Can chinchillas eat lettuce, or is this a food to avoid completely? Lettuce contains a lot of water and relatively little fiber. That combination makes it far from … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Lettuce? (What You Need To Know)
Can Chinchillas Eat Grapes? (Read Before You Feed!)
Grapes are delicious. They contain a lot of water and sugar, which makes for a pleasant pop of freshness when you bite into one. And they are good for us! It only makes sense to want to share this wonderful treat with your pet. But can chinchillas eat grapes, or are they like so many other fruits that are healthy for us,but bad for chinchillas? When it comes to … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Grapes? (Read Before You Feed!)
Can Chinchillas Eat Celery? (Read This Before Feeding!)
Celery is famous low in calories. It is a healthy vegetable that contains a lot of water ad provides us with fiber. Healthy for us. That does not mean it is healthy for all living things. It is not especially healthy for chinchillas, for example. Can chinchillas eat celery at all, or is it a food to avoid at all costs? Keep reading to learn whether chinchillas … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Celery? (Read This Before Feeding!)
Can Chinchillas Eat Bananas? (What You Need To Know)
Bananas are healthy. For us humans. And for monkeys. But they are not healthy for every animal. Bananas contain a lot of potassium and sugar. Not all creatures have digestive systems built to handle sugars. Can chinchillas eat bananas then? Or are they one of the species that can't handle the sugar content? It's not a simple yes or no answer. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Bananas? (What You Need To Know)