Chinchilla Care

Chinchilla poop probably isn't your idea of a fun topic. But it is an important one. Changes in chinchilla droppings are often the best indicator that your pet is suffering from an illness. That means you first need to know what healthy chinchilla feces looks like. Only then will you be able to pick up on changes in your chinchilla's stool. So what does … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Poop (Everything You Need To Know)

We all want our pets to like us. But is that even possible with a rodent like the chinchilla? Are they capable of fondness toward other living being, especially one so different as us humans? They are. But it will take some work on your part. Not hard work. You just need some time and patience and you need t know how to get a chinchilla to like you. We will help … [Read more...] about How To Get A Chinchilla To Like You (8 Easy Tips)

You should never leave a chinchilla wet. In fact, you should never get a chinchilla wet in the first place. They avoid getting wet in the wild, because being wet often means becoming sick and dying. We will get into why chinchillas should never get wet below. And here, in more detail. But sometimes there is nothing you can do and your pet gets wet. If that … [Read more...] about How To Dry A Wet Chinchilla (4 Effective Methods)

Chinchillas are fairly low maintenance. They do not need a ton of toys and accessories to keep them happy and healthy. But they do need a few things. Does that include an exercise wheel? Do chinchillas need a wheel in their cage or is it just a nice thing to have? Keep reading to learn if you absolutely must buy your chinchilla an exercise wheel, if it is … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Need A Wheel? (What You Need To Know)

Chinchilla sneezing is adorable. Just like anything else these cute little rodents do. But it can also indicate a serious problem. And even if it is not anything serious yet, small issues can turn serious quickly with such a small and delicate creature. That is why you should always keep an eye out for any signs of illness and step in to deal with it quickly, if you … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Sneezing (What It Means & What You Need To Do)

You may have heard that chinchillas are expensive pets. You may have also heard that they are cheap pets. In fact, you may have read the latter on this site. Chinchillas are actually quite inexpensive when compared to many common pets. But for some reason, they have a reputation among some for being expensive. Maybe it's their endangered status. Or maybe it it … [Read more...] about How Much Are Chinchilla Cages? (Plus The Costs Of Accessories)

Are you planning to leave town for a few days and to leave your chinchilla home alone? If so, it is important to know how long chinchillas can go without food. We'll get into that in a minute. Suffice to say: it's a very short time. Even if you only leave for a weekend, you will need to make absolutely certain you leave your pet sufficient food. And if you leave … [Read more...] about How Long Can Chinchillas Go Without Food? (Not Long At All)

Have you read any other articles on my site? If so, you may know that I always have two water bottles attached to my chinchilla's cage. That must mean that my pet drinks a ton of water. She doesn't. Chinchillas drink surprisingly little. And they can go a long time without water. But they can also easily become dehydrated. That's why I like to play it safe and … [Read more...] about How Long Can A Chinchilla Go Without Water? (Shockingly Long!)

You may have noticed that your breeder will not sell any chinchillas below a certain age. At least not if they are a reputable breeder. That's because baby chinchillas need to spend a certain amount of time with their mothers. During this time, they learn from their mom and mimic her behaviors. This is important for their development. So how long do baby … [Read more...] about How Long Do Baby Chinchillas Stay With Their Mother?