Category: Chinchilla

Have you ever experienced the same thing I went through when my chinchillas wouldn't eat? Are you wondering how long can a chinchilla go without food & water? How often do chinchillas need to...

My chinchillas get dirty from time to time, but I have to restrain myself. How to clean chinchilla fur involves some tricky work that steers you away from traditional washing methods. Keep in mind...

Do chinchillas get cold in our homes?  How to tell if your chinchilla is cold is more difficult than knowing when they are hot. Allow me to explain temperature requirements, tips for how to keep...

Have you ever made unwanted contact with chinchilla poop? Is chinchilla poop dangerous? What should you do if chinchilla poop is abnormal or not present? What diseases can chinchillas carry? Are...

Chinchillas can become attached to objects. Why do chinchillas hold things? Are they exercising or learning? Do you see this happening often or would you like to train your chinchilla to hold on...

I kept cleaning urine stains off my shirt when trying to play with my chinchillas. Why does my chinchilla pee on me? One seems to do this more than the other. Are you seeing urine spraying as...

Do you hear the same sounds I hear from a chinchilla's enclosure? Why is chinchilla squeaking in sleep during the day or night? What do chinchilla sounds mean? Are chinchillas noisy at...

I wonder what my chinchillas see when they look at me, my phone or the TV in front of us. Are chinchillas color blind? What is it about their eyesight that makes them different from us? Do they...

Bumblefoot is such a dreadful occurrence that causes strain on you and pain for your lovable pocket pets including chinchillas. What should you do when a pet gets bumblefoot? What makes...

The drool I noticed under my chinchilla's chin seemed cute to me. Little did I know that chinchilla wet fur under chin leads to illnesses and could be caused by dental issues. I dove into this...

When my chinchilla slept through most of the day and night, I worried. I thought, "Do chinchillas hibernate?" I sought medical advice from a vet who taught me about torpor in chinchillas. I also...

I thought my chinchilla would be just fine without me for long durations while I'm at work. I was sadly mistaken. I was left wondering,” Do chinchillas need a friend?” We noticed that our...

I used to wonder what type of bedding can I use for my chinchilla? After hours of research and conversation with members of the chinchilla lovers community, I realized I had some great...

We had one chinchilla and needed to know how to pair chinchillas because we quickly brought home another. Do chinchillas need to be in pairs? We wondered this question for a while and discussed it...

Welcome to the wonderful world of caring for chinchillas. Here is your list of everything you need for a chinchilla. Let's run through the essentials and also discuss some of the optional...

Is your chinchilla getting too hot or too cold? What Is the Ideal Temperature for a Chinchilla? How can you cool down a chinchilla? This is an important article to help you prevent your chinchilla...

Is your chinchilla refusing to take a dust bath? How long can a chinchilla go without a dust bath? Have you run out of chinchilla dust? Your chinchilla needs a dust bath as part of their healthy,...

My chinchilla bit me a few times at first. Are chinchillas aggressive? Surely, there is something you can do about an aggressive pocket pet like a chinchilla. This is the right article to help you...

In an effort to keep my house fresh, I use essential oils in a diffuser. But, what essential oils are bad for chinchillas? I try to not take any risks and relocate my chinchilla temporarily while...

My chinchilla used to dart across the room and this game of hide-and-seek was not fun. I was left asking myself, "Why does my chinchilla run away from me?" How do you get a chinchilla to come to...

Do you wonder if you're spending enough time with your chinchilla? Are chinchillas social animals? How much time should you spend with a chinchilla per day? Should you get another chinchilla to...

When I used to get near my chinchilla at first, he would push my hand away with his paws. Does my chinchilla hate me? This is a common question. First of all, let's just say no to that and find...

My chinchilla touches his face more than I do. Is it unconscious or for a reason? Why do chinchillas wipe their nose? Can chinchillas have allergies? Do chinchillas get colds? There must be more...

Would you like to freshen or brighten up the home, but worry what your chinchilla might think or how they might react? Are candles bad for chinchillas? A romantic dinner with your chinchilla and...

My chinchilla poops all day long. Can you use chinchilla poop as fertilizer? I hope I can do something productive with all these droppings in my chinchilla's cage. Would you like some tips on...