If you are considering adopting a pet chinchilla, make sure you understand one important thing: chinchillas can’t get wet. Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly. Chinchillas can’t get wet (we will go into more detail about this later in the post). But even though they can’t get wet, these rodents still need to get …
Biting is just part of owning a pet. Most cat and dog owners have been bitten by their pet at some point. But it is important to understand how much biting to expect. You should also understand why your pet wants to bite. So, if you are thinking about adopting a chinchilla you might be …
This is one of the most important questions a chinchilla owner needs to ask. What exactly do chinchillas eat? They are rodents, so do they follow the same dietary patterns as mice or squirrels? Don’t stress if you don’t know the answers. Chinchillas actually follow a simple diet. They mostly consume hay and water. But …
Are you thinking about adopting a chinchilla? Before you do, make sure it will get along with your other pets. In this post, we are going to cover chinchillas and guinea pigs. Guinea pigs might seem like they are good companions for chinchillas. But unfortunately, chinchillas and guinea pigs don’t get along. And they should …
Wait, where are chinchillas from? If you are considering adopting a chinchilla, you probably want to know everything about these adorable creatures. In order to create a perfect environment for your pet, you need to understand their natural habitat. Wild chinchillas are found in South America. But do you know what their habitats look like? …
Before adopting a pet, it is important to know their sleep habits. If you are considering adopting a chinchilla, you should know that they don’t follow our sleep-wake cycle. So does that mean they are nocturnal? Technically chinchillas are crepuscular, not nocturnal. But hold on, what exactly does crepuscular mean? And what does this mean …
Have you thought about adopting a chinchilla? Are you worried about their potential odor? Well, don’t stress. Unlike other rodents, chinchillas don’t smell. In fact, they are pretty much odorless (even their feces). But, if you do notice a smell coming from your chinchilla, this is a sign that something might be wrong. You should …
Pet owners often ask themselves, “can my pet eat that?” Sometimes it’s difficult to know what your pet can (or should) eat. Especially if that food item is generally considered healthy. But sometimes healthy human food isn’t exactly healthy for pets. So in this post, we are going to discuss if chinchillas can eat carrots. …
There are many factors to consider before adopting a pet. You need to know what they eat, how active they are, and potential health concerns. But it is also important to know their life expectancy. This is no different for chinchillas. Before adopting a chinchilla, you need to understand how long they will live. And …
If you’ve done any research into owning a pet chinchilla you’ve probably read and come across information stating that a chinchilla must never get wet. Whilst this is true you probably want to know the reasons why your fluffy friend can’t get wet. The short answer is; their fur is very dense and takes a …