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link to How Long Can a Chinchilla Go Without Food & Water? {Helpful Feeding Tips}

How Long Can a Chinchilla Go Without Food & Water? {Helpful Feeding Tips}

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...

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link to How to Clean Chinchilla Fur {Top 2 Methods}

How to Clean Chinchilla Fur {Top 2 Methods}

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...

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link to How to Tell if Your Chinchilla Is Cold {How to Keep Them Warm}

How to Tell if Your Chinchilla Is Cold {How to Keep Them Warm}

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...

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link to Is Chinchilla Poop Dangerous? {1 Disease To Look Out For}

Is Chinchilla Poop Dangerous? {1 Disease To Look Out For}

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...

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link to Why Do Chinchillas Hold Things? {How To Teach Them}

Why Do Chinchillas Hold Things? {How To Teach Them}

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...

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link to Why Does My Chinchilla Pee on Me? {Spray vs. Urinating Explained}

Why Does My Chinchilla Pee on Me? {Spray vs. Urinating Explained}

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...

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link to Chinchilla Squeaking in Sleep {Chinchilla Sounds Explained}

Chinchilla Squeaking in Sleep {Chinchilla Sounds Explained}

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...

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link to Are Chinchillas Color Blind? {Can They See In The Dark?}

Are Chinchillas Color Blind? {Can They See In The Dark?}

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...

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link to Bumblefoot in Chinchillas {Reasons & Remedies}

Bumblefoot in Chinchillas {Reasons & Remedies}

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...

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link to Chinchilla Wet Fur Under Chin {Causes & Effects}

Chinchilla Wet Fur Under Chin {Causes & Effects}

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...

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link to Do Chinchillas Hibernate? {Why Do Chinchillas Play Dead?}

Do Chinchillas Hibernate? {Why Do Chinchillas Play Dead?}

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...

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link to Do Chinchillas Need a Friend? {8 Signs Of a Lonely Chinchilla}

Do Chinchillas Need a Friend? {8 Signs Of a Lonely Chinchilla}

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...

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link to What Type of Bedding Can I Use for My Chinchilla? {Best Options Explained}

What Type of Bedding Can I Use for My Chinchilla? {Best Options Explained}

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...

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link to Do Chinchillas Need to Be in Pairs? {How to Pair Chinchillas}

Do Chinchillas Need to Be in Pairs? {How to Pair Chinchillas}

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...

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link to List of Everything You Need for a Chinchilla {Essential vs. Optional Supplies}

List of Everything You Need for a Chinchilla {Essential vs. Optional Supplies}

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...

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link to What Is the Ideal Temperature for a Chinchilla? {How To Cool Them Down}

What Is the Ideal Temperature for a Chinchilla? {How To Cool Them Down}

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...

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link to How Long Can a Chinchilla Go Without a Dust Bath? {Chinchilla Dust Bath Instructions}

How Long Can a Chinchilla Go Without a Dust Bath? {Chinchilla Dust Bath Instructions}

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,...

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link to Are Chinchillas Aggressive? {Why Do Chinchillas Bite?}

Are Chinchillas Aggressive? {Why Do Chinchillas Bite?}

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...

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link to What Essential Oils Are Bad for Chinchillas? {Be Warned Of What May Happen}

What Essential Oils Are Bad for Chinchillas? {Be Warned Of What May Happen}

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...

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link to Why Does My Chinchilla Run Away From Me? {7 Ways To Help A Scared Chinchilla}

Why Does My Chinchilla Run Away From Me? {7 Ways To Help A Scared Chinchilla}

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...

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Are Chinchillas Social Animals? {How Much Time And Attention They Really Need}}

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...

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link to Does My Chinchilla Hate Me? {8 Signs That Your Chinchilla Likes You}

Does My Chinchilla Hate Me? {8 Signs That Your Chinchilla Likes You}

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...

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link to Why Do Chinchillas Wipe Their Nose? {Top 6 Nose Wiping Reasons}

Why Do Chinchillas Wipe Their Nose? {Top 6 Nose Wiping Reasons}

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...

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link to Are Candles Bad for Chinchillas? {Health Risks You Should Know}

Are Candles Bad for Chinchillas? {Health Risks You Should Know}

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...

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link to Can You Use Chinchilla Poop as Fertilizer? {Top 5 Chinchilla Poop Composting Tips}

Can You Use Chinchilla Poop as Fertilizer? {Top 5 Chinchilla Poop Composting Tips}

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...

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