For the full article on how to select quality
food for your Chinchilla and more, flip to Pet Bowl of our Jun - Jul 2016 issue!
Not exact matches
Brilliant Hub, Nice to know that someone cares.I have 2 10 year old
Chinchilla Persians who are only allowed to eat a vet's brand of exclusive
food for Hypersensitive cats.
Remember to take your pet's dietary needs into consideration when feeding a hydrating
food,
for example a
chinchilla with a very sensitive digestive tract should not have large amounts of fruits and vegetables and should instead be given plain water.
A complete diet should consist of a good quality pellet - based
food formulated specifically
for chinchillas, such as carefresh ® complete
Chinchilla food.
Often presenting as a
chinchilla who is not eating, has a reduced appetite, prefers only pellets or soft
foods, decreased fecal production, excessive facial grooming or pawing at the mouth, or eye or nasal discharge, this painful condition can become fatal if not addressed quickly to allow
for normal eating habits to be restored.
The main diet should be pellets specifically made
for chinchillas fed free choice from a
food hopper or non-tip dish.
Amy Chamberlin, product development and nutrition specialist with Oxbow Animal Health, says the company's new Natural Science line consists of premium fortified
foods for adult rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as five hay - based supplements with focused support in five categories of wellness
for many species of small pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs,
chinchillas, rats and others.
For instance, when commercial food pellets were first made for rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas, they were composed primarily of alfalfa h
For instance, when commercial
food pellets were first made
for rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas, they were composed primarily of alfalfa h
for rabbits, guinea pigs and
chinchillas, they were composed primarily of alfalfa hay.
Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians worldwide, Oxbow offers an extensive line of superior quality, high - fiber hay, fortified
foods, treats and supplements
for rabbits, guinea pigs,
chinchillas, hamsters and adult pet rats.