By: Jason Jhyiong | 2008-12-12 | Pets In order for your chinchilla to be healthy, it requires dust bath as the dust will keep it hygienic. Housebound chinchilla does not have the volcanic ash of the Andes to clean themselves; therefore a regular dust bath is essential. Chinchilla is capable of keeping their fur spick and span because of the dust that causes the oil and dirt to be released. Devoid of a regular dust bath, chinchillas will feel traumatic and give rise to various health concerns in addition to other behavioral matter. Dust bath is vital in a warm day to keep the fur fresh as the fur will be greasy and matted as . read more
By: Jhye | 2008-11-22 | Pets In order for your chinchilla to be in the pink of health, it requires dust bath as the dust will ensure that it is germ free. Housebound chinchilla does not have the volcanic ash of the Andes to refresh themselves; therefore a regular dust bath is indispensable. Chinchilla is capable of keeping their fur spick and span because of the dust that causes the oil and dirt to be released. read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets Chinchillas are gentle animals, so they make great pets. There are a few things you need to consider before buying a chinchilla. This article will give you a few tips. Where One of the first things you need to think about before you buy a chin is where to get it from. You should easily be able to find a pet store in your city that has one. However, you will probably have to pay a lot more money for one. Also, chinchillas from a pet store have a higher tendency to be less friendly and healthy. You would probably be better off trying to find a breeder. A nearby breeder may. read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets Chins make great pets. If youre looking for one, there are a few things you need to consider beforehand. This article will... read more
By: Jhye Jhyiong | 2008-10-30 | Pets Chinchillas are very adorable and offer many years of companionship for the owner but can you be allergic to chinchillas? A little known fact is that chinchilla do discharge proteins that make a person allergic. It is expulses in the form of urine and saliva and over and above, they discard their fur once every few months. The reason a person becomes allergic to chinchillas is primarily due to the hay and dust from the chinchillas. If you happen to be allergic to hay and dust, then getting a pet chinchilla is out of question. It is a well known fact that most warm-blooded animals that re. read more
By: Jason | 2008-12-25 | Pets Chinchillas are very unique pets that need the specialized care and the proper environment to survive. When you find yourself not capable to provide the basic care for your chinchilla, finding a new home that has all the proper settings is necessary for your beloved pet. The love and care that is bestowed to the chinchilla will make certain that it nurtures healthily... read more
By: Jason Jhyiong | 2008-12-29 | Pets Chinchillas are very special pets that need the specialized care and a suitable surroundings to survive. When you find yourself unable to provide the basic care for your chinchilla, looking out f a new home that has all the proper settings is necessary for your beloved pet. The love and care that is given to the chinchilla will ensure that it develops healthily. Irrespective of how attached you are to your chinchilla, finding a new home is the best decision unless you can continue to provide the finest care and love for your pet chinchilla. Looking for the right habitat for your chinchil. read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets Chinchilla wheels make for great exercise toys. If youre looking to buy one, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. This article will give you a few tips to ensure you choose the right one. read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets Chinchillas need plenty of exercise. One of the best ways to do this is to put a wheel in its cage. There are a few things you need to consider when buying chinchilla wheels. This article will give you a few tips. Size One of the first things you need to consider when buying one of these wheels is its size. Most people are familiar with the exercise wheels used for hamsters. However, these arent suitable for use with chinchillas as theyre too small. You need one thats at least 14 inches in diameter. Larger ones are better. This will allow the chin to stretch out fully whic. read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets There are many different chinchilla health issues that you may have to deal with at some point. This article will discuss some of these conditions. read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets Most problems can be prevented by providing a clean environment and plenty of fresh water and food. However, you still may have to deal with one of several chinchilla health issues at some point. Some of the most common issues include diarrhea, ear infections, and heat stroke. This article will discuss some of these conditions. Diarrhea Diarrhea is one of the most common conditions that chins experience. It is characterized by soft, running stool. It can be caused by various things such as moldy hay or consuming a harmful substance. Diarrhea can also be caused if you feed your . read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets So, youve got yourself a male and female chinchilla and want them to mate. Well, there are a few things you need to know about breeding chinchillas. This article will give you a few tips. Introduction You shouldnt just buy two chins and throw them in the same cage together. Its best to keep them separate and introduce the two gradually. You can let them out of their cages so that they can play and run around together. You need to keep an eye on them though as one may be aggressive towards the other. If they get along fine, then its safe to put them together in one cage. Ju. read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets If you want to own a chinchilla, then you will need to buy a cage for it. There are a few things you need to consider when buying chinchilla cages. This article will... read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets You will certainly need to keep your chin in a cage. There are a few things you need to consider when buying chinchilla cages. Some of these things include size, toys, and material. This article will give you a few tips. Size One of the most important things to consider when looking for a cage is its size. Chinchillas love to jump around and climb. Therefore, its best that you look for a cage thats taller than it is wide. Cages designed to hold ferrets or parrots are suitable. You may want to get a multi-story cage to accommodate your chins desire to climb. Material . read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets Your chinchilla should have a proper diet to ensure that he stays healthy. There are a few things you need to know about feeding chinchillas. This article will... read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets In order to ensure that your chinchilla maintains good health, you will need to feed him a proper diet. There are a few things you need to know about feeding chinchillas. This article will give you a few tips. Pellets Your chins diet should mainly consist of specially made pellets. This is where he will get nutrients from. If hes like most other chins, he will probably eat about two tablespoons of these pellets on a daily basis. You dont have to worry about giving him too many pellets because they only eat enough to get full. Hay When feeding chinchillas, you will a. read more
By: Sydney Hornbrook | 2008-06-14 | Pets So youve found a chinchilla for sale that you want to buy but want to make sure that you can care for your chinchilla as good as possible? Good, thats just the right attitude. Here are 7 important tips for chinchilla care that every owner needs to know. 1 · Chinchillas Are Skittish Though chinchillas can grow accustomed to human interaction especially if they were handled properly as kits, they are naturally averse to being touched and handled. Just keep this in mind for the first couple of months that you begin your chinchilla care. Its especially important to let your chi. read more
By: Darrin Swain | 2009-01-19 | Pets If you dont want to buy a cage, then you will need to make one yourself. There are a few things you need to keep in mind when building homemade chinchilla cages. You need to consider the sides, base, height, and access. This article will give you a few tips for making a suitable cage. Sides One of the first things you need to think about when making a cage is the construction of its sides. You will have to choose between mesh and solid sides. If you choose to make solid sides, it will be hotter inside during warmer months. Therefore, you will need to make sure your chinchilla . read more
By: D Swain | 2009-01-17 | Pets Since your chinchilla will need a cage, youll either have to buy one or make one yourself. There are a few things you need to keep in mind when making homemade chinchilla cages. This article will... read more
By: Jhye | 2009-01-18 | Pets Finding a vet for your chinchilla is not just about selecting one that you have immediate contact with. Chinchilla is nevertheless an exotic animal and has special needs and if you are looking for a vet, select one that your chinchilla will feel comfortable with, that is satisfies all the needs of your pet chinchilla. The clinic has to be reputable and have all available resources to provide constant and continuing care for your exotic pet... read more