Chinchilla pet owners know that the usual water-washing of pets is not an option for chinchillas. Instead, they take dust baths, that is, to roll around in dust enclosed in a container, similar to the volcanic ash found in their natural habitat in the Andes of South America. So, what are the best [...]
Chinchillas have taken place in our hearts, cute, warm, fuzzy little creatures. Although many think chinchillas are hypoallergenic pets, conversely, others experience chinchilla allergy. This raises a few questions, are chinchillas hypoallergenic? Is there such thing as Chinchilla allergy? This article will clarify these two queries. Are Chinchillas Hypoallergenic Pets? To begin, what [...]
The Best Chinchilla Food – Hay And Pellets Best chinchilla foods - What do chinchillas eat Picking the right kind of chinchilla food is an important part of keeping your pet healthy and happy. The chinchilla is an exotic animal, and sometimes these exotic types have certain dietary demands that must [...]
Beginners Guide to Black Chinchilla One of the most favorite species for avid chinchilla owners is the beautiful black chinchilla. As the name applies, these chinchillas are jet-black with black ears and even dark, beautiful eyes! These black chinchillas, also called black velvet chinchillas, are seen as some of the most popular chinchilla [...]
What You Need To Know Before Breeding Chinchillas Breeding Chinchillas Tips Breeding chinchillas involves a lot more than simply putting a male and female together in the same cage. In taking that approach you put the health of the chinchillas at risk as well as the health and well-being of any [...]
Helpful Tips on Choosing a Chinchilla House If you are planning to purchase a Chinchilla, it is imperative that you provide the right Chinchilla house, as well as food and care. Interestingly, while this type of animal is actually a rodent, it is also considered more of an exotic type of pet. [...]
Chinchilla at veterinary - Veterinarian holding chinchilla and examining a sick chinchilla This article will be talking about how to take care of your sick chinchilla at home, and the signs when you must bring her to a vet. How to treat your Sick Chinchilla Having a chinchilla for a pet [...]
How to re-home your chinchilla - picture How To Rehome A Chinchilla What is to "re-home a chinchilla?" Rehoming chinchilla means transferring it to a different home to be cared for by a different owner. Putting your chinchilla up for adoption is not always a preferable option, but should you feel that [...]
ready for Chinchilla dust bath - picture Chinchilla Dust Bath 101 - A Quick Guide on How to Keep Chinchilla Coats Healthy Chinchillas are exotic pets that are known for their uniquely soft fur, that should be maintained by regular grooming, which is having a chinchilla dust bath. Grooming is just [...]
Picture of two chinchillas - mother and baby chinchillas History of the Chinchilla Chinchillas are cute and cuddly pets and pet lovers are delighted to have them around. However, few chinchilla owners actually know the history and origins of their beloved pets. Getting to know their story can help owners take [...]
