Health

Ear problems are a common ailment with chinchillas. These issues can have a number of causes, too. A chinchilla ear infection can result from a fungus, an injury, a parasite, and more. And it can become quite dangerous, too. That is why it is important to know what you can do to minimize the risk of an ear infection. And also what to do if your pet does come down … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Ear Infection Or Fungus (What You Need To Know)

Chinchillas are rodents. And rodents famously carry numerous diseases. Including many that can infect us. It is the primary reason many people are afraid of rats. But chinchillas are not like rats, right? Or do chinchillas carry diseases, too? Diseases that can make us seriously ill, or even kill us. The answer is not a simple yes or no. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Carry Diseases? (The Important Truth)

Do you know the leading cause of death in chinchillas? Gastrointestinal problems and respiratory infections. We cover gastrointestinal issues in this article. Today, we are going to tackle chinchilla pneumonia. Pneumonia can have a number of causes, but all are deadly serious. Without proper care, your pet's health can quickly deteriorate. Death is … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Pneumonia (All Vital Info About Respiratory Infection)

All pet owners know this. Anything out of the ordinary is scary. And some things are much scarier than others. Seeing your chinchilla dragging its hind legs will freak anyone out. If you don't see an obvious injury, your immediately think something is very wrong. And rightfully so. A chinchilla dragging the back legs can be a sign of a serious health … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Dragging Back Legs (Causes, Treatments & More)

Chinchillas are hardy and healthy. They don't suffer as many health issues as most other rodents. And they live longer as a result. With proper care, they can live 15 to 20 years! But that does not mean they never get sick. One possibly issue you may face as an owner are dry chinchilla ears. There are actually a number of health problems that can cause dry ears … [Read more...] about Dry Chinchilla Ears (Everything You Need To Know)

It doesn't seem so bad. Reading a quick overview of chinchilla GI stasis doesn't sound so bad. It's basically just constipation, right? Well, yes. But constipation in a chinchilla is deadly. And fast! Gastrointestinal stasis in chinchillas is no trifling matter. You pet could die in a matter of hours. That's why you need to know how to recognize this issue and … [Read more...] about Gastrointestinal Stasis In Chinchillas (All About GI Stasis)

We all know rats carry rabies. We also know that chinchillas are rodents just like rats. So it makes sense to ask: can chinchillas have rabies? It is possible, but not likely. That means you should not have anything to worry about. Unless you are doing some things very wrong. Keep reading how you can easily avoid your chinchilla getting rabies by simply being … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Have Rabies? (How To Prevent It)

Chinchillas are generally healthy. They don't have as many common health problems as some other rodents. That said, there are still some fairly common chinchilla health issues you need to know about. Simple health problems can easily become fatal with such a small animal. That's why you want to recognize common health issues and know what to do if they … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Health Issues (Everything You Need To Know)

All chinchilla owners have one thing in common. We want our little fluffballs to be happy and healthy. And you can't be happy with microscopic parasites sucking your blood. That causes extreme discomfort. But discomfort is far from the only problem chinchilla mites can cause. Keep reading to learn all about these pests and why they can be so dangerous. We will … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Mites (Everything You Need To Know)