Chinchilla Care

You know that insanely soft and dense fur for which chinchillas are famous? It is designed to keep them warm in their natural habitat high up in the Andes mountains. When you move them into your warm home, that fur can suddenly pose a problem on hot days. You need to ensure your chinchilla stays cool to avoid heat stroke, which can be fatal. And before you even … [Read more...] about Keeping Chinchillas Cool Without A/C (10 Easy And Effective Methods)

Imagine a completely bald chinchilla. What a cool Instagram photo! Let me stop you right there. If you are considering shaving your chinchilla because it could look cool, don't. Losing its fur puts a chinchilla at serious risk. So can you shave a chinchilla if you have a good reason? Of course it is possible. But there are only a few good reasons for doing so, … [Read more...] about Can You Shave A Chinchilla? (And When You May Need To)

Ferrets and chinchillas should be able to get along, right? I mean, they're both small, furry rodents, after all. Actually, they're not. While the chinchilla belongs to the rodent family, the ferret is actually part of the weasel family. And they differ completely in personality, too. One is a predator, while the other is the prey. I'm sure you can guess which is … [Read more...] about Do Ferrets And Chinchillas Get Along? (Be Careful!)

Guinea pigs and chinchillas are both rodents. And they are both adorable. And both are social creatures that love to interact. Sounds like a match made in heaven! Not so fast. While it is true that guinea pigs and chinchillas can get along well, that does not mean they can live together. They can share a house, but not a cage. There are a number of reasons … [Read more...] about Can Guinea Pigs And Chinchillas Live Together? (What To Never Do)

Is this even the right question? Or should we be asking if chinchillas even like to be pet at all? If you're a new chinchilla owner, that's probably what you're thinking right now. But don't worry. Your furry little pet will come around. Chinchillas are naturally skittish and it takes them a while to get used to a new environment. Once they do, and they learn to … [Read more...] about Where Do Chinchillas Like To Be Pet? (Make Sure It Enjoys Your Touch)

What do you people do to your poor pet? Just kidding. I know accidents happen and there are a whole bunch of ways paint can get on your chinchilla. But still. I get asked this question far more that I probably should. It seems there are a lot of people with painted chins. If you're one of them, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to get paint off … [Read more...] about How To Get Paint Off A Chinchilla? (4 Safe Methods)

Sexing chinchillas isn't hard. True, it's not as easy as a mammal, but it's much easier than a reptile or bird. Of course, the breeder or pet store should tell you the gender of your chinchilla when you adopt it. But if, for whatever reason, you find yourself needing to determine the sex of a chinchilla, you might try to take a look at its genitalia for yourself and … [Read more...] about Sexing Chinchillas (How To Determine Chinchilla Gender)

Malocclusion sounds horrible. For good reason. It is horrible. Malocclusion in chinchillas can cause these adorable little furballs immeasurable pain and suffering. It can even kill them. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent it. And they are easy steps that every chin owner should be taking anyway. So what exactly is this horrible affliction? And … [Read more...] about Malocclusion In Chinchillas (Everything You Need To Know)

So you decided to get a chinchilla Congratulations! It's a decision you won't regret. You're going to love your new pet. Chinchillas are amazing little creatures that will bring you endless joy. But you obviously have another important decision to make. What do you call your adorable little furball? Keep reading for some great names for a chinchilla. At the … [Read more...] about Names For A Chinchilla (Perfect Names For Females And Males)

Chinchillas are unique pets. If you've read other articles on this site, you'll know they are cheap and easy to take care of. Apart from the original expenditure for the cage, etc., the ongoing costs are much lower than most pets. And the level of care required is also on the low end. Does that mean that chinchillas are good beginner pets? It definitely seems … [Read more...] about Are Chinchillas Good Beginner Pets? (It Depends On This)