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Chinchillas and rats are both rodents. As such, they have a number of things in common. But when you compare the chinchilla vs rat as pets, you'll find more differences than similarities. For one, most people see the chinchilla as cuddly and the rat as disgusting. Rats just don't have a good reputation. But the truth is, they can make good pets. As good as … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Vs Rat (Which Is The Pet For You?)

Most people don't know exactly what a chinchilla looks like. They are rare in the wild and not so common as pets either. As a result, a number of closely related animals are often mistaken for chinchillas. So let's clear up the confusion. We are going to look closely at the different types of chinchillas, as well as their closest relatives. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Different Types Of Chinchillas (And Their Characteristics)

You may have heard that chinchillas can't get wet. That's not entirely true. They can, but getting wet can cause serious problems. That's why you want to do your best to keep your pet chinchilla from ever getting wet. And if it does get wet, help it get dry, to avoid any complications. But what happens if a chinchilla gets wet in the wild, where it does not have a … [Read more...] about What Happens If A Chinchilla Gets Wet In The Wild?

Do you have a gerbil? Then you probably know they can't use water to bathe. Wild gerbils clean themselves by rolling around in sand. You need to offer your pet gerbil the same type of bath. This is similar to chinchillas. Can gerbils use chinchilla dust for their baths then? Or is the type of sand they use and the dust chinchillas use simply too … [Read more...] about Can Gerbils Use Chinchilla Dust? (Be Very Careful With The Type)

Chinchillas don't take baths. At least not the type of baths we're used to. Due to their dense fur, getting wet can cause serious problems for these little rodents. Plus, they come from an area with little rainfall. As a result, they have adapted to clean themselves by rolling around in dust. And it is not just a matter of hygiene. It is also one of the chinchilla's … [Read more...] about Is Chinchilla Dust Harmful To Humans? (The Type Matters)

I'll be honest. I have never once looked at my chinchilla and wondered if I could eat it or what it might taste like. I've never thought that about my dog either. When we keep an animal as a pet, it is hard to imagine eating it. But that does not mean that people in other parts of the world feel the same. And there is nothing wrong with that. When it comes to the … [Read more...] about Can You Eat A Chinchilla? (And What Does It Taste Like?)

The chinchilla may not have much time left on this earth. How sad is that! You're probably wondering how anyone could possibly want to hurt an animal so cute. Or is the chinchilla endangered due to natural causes? There are actually a number of different things driving the chinchilla toward extinction. But they all have one factor in common. I bet you can already … [Read more...] about Why Is The Chinchilla Endangered? (Bet You Can Guess The Top Reason)

Chinchillas are tiny, adorable fur balls. But they are also considered exotic animals. And you know what that means: regulation! And in the United States, this means vastly different regulation, depending on your state. What does this mean for you? Could you be out of luck if you want to own a chinchilla, simply because of where you live? Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Can You Have A Pet Chinchilla In Every State? (Permit Required?)

Who knows what to believe? There has been so much conflicting information from different sources when it comes to Covid-19. And often, even conflicting information from the same source. They say one thing one day, then say the exact opposite a few weeks later. The bottom line is that no one seems to know much of anything, with any degree of certainty. So what do we … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Get Covid-19? (And Then Infect Us?)

I'm sure you can guess where I stand. As the owner of a chinchilla and a chinchilla website, I am firmly opposed to their slaughter to make coats. The same goes for fur coats made from other animals. But I will not let my personal feelings interfere in the writing of this article. I'm sure my feelings may come through in certain parts of this post, but I will not … [Read more...] about How Many Chinchillas To Make A Coat? (+How They Are Made)