There are only a few veterinarians in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs that specifically
care for chinchillas and other exotic pets, including the veterinarians at Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital (located near Chicago's west side, only a few blocks west of Harlem, Chicago's western border), so make sure to find the right veterinarian before your chinchilla gets sick!
Learn about chinchillas, how to care for them, and what supplies you need to provide a
home for a chinchilla in this chinchilla care guide.
If, for some reason, we can not find a home
for a chinchilla in our care, it will have a forever home with us.
Chinchillas should be provided with small amounts (1 - 2 tablespoons per day for an adult) of commercially available pelleted food specifically
formulated for chinchillas.
The best
treats for chinchillas are dried vegetables and twigs of willow, pear and apple, such as those that are marketed for rabbits.
To make it
easy for chinchilla owners to monitor the temperature in their chinchilla room, retailers can offer easy - to - read thermometers for sale.
With a sweet and fruity scent, Kaytee Orchard Grass is a popular natural source of
fiber for chinchillas, guinea pigs and other small animals.
Providing a good variety of chew toys is not just
fun for your chinchilla, it also helps keep their teeth in good conditions.
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!
Finer chinchilla «dust» is
safe for chinchillas, because they have nasal flaps that protect their respiratory systems, much as a camel's nasal flaps protect it from sandstorms.
«We received a request from PETA to rescue and care
for the chinchillas from a Vista - based business they procured,» said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society.
Society President Gary Weitzman said he expects caring
for the chinchillas until they can be adopted will cost the nonprofit up to $ 300,000.
1976 HC Carney - Strout, A restraining device and oral dosing
technic for the Chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger), LAS26 (4): 610 - 612
There are many types of bedding
available for chinchillas but the best are the natural products which have been dust extracted, as this reduces irritation to the eyes, nose and respiratory system.
An irresistible food treat is common — liver for dogs, fatty acid supplements for ferrets, sunflower seeds for parrots,
raisins for chinchillas, etc. etc..
Both eat a similar diet, have long lives (8 - 14 for rabbits, up to 20
+ for chinchillas).
We recommend larger cages and exercise
wheels for chinchillas that do not get plenty of play time out side of their cage each day.
The
need for a chinchilla rescue group became apparent as we watched the high tech economy plummet leaving many people without jobs and forced to leave the Bay Area.
Place a shallow dish or bowl filled with dust
sold for chinchillas so that your hamsters can clean themselves.
The main diet should be pellets specifically
made for chinchillas fed free choice from a food hopper or non-tip dish.
With high fiber and no added sugars, these are also
ideal for chinchillas, degus, gerbils, mice, hamsters, and other small animals.
Additionally, chinchillas can be fed a small amount (1 - 2 tablespoons per day) of a commercially available pelleted diet
formulated for chinchillas.
Dust baths are
used for chinchillas to remove any oil or moisture from their thick fur; this will also help keep their fur soft.
Hay serves as the major source of
fiber for chinchillas and guinea pigs as well as provides another substrate for them to keep their molars worn down.
Not only does a dust bath help to keep their thick fur smooth and silky, it is thought to be relaxing and
fun for chinchillas.
This means you need a variety of
toys for chinchillas to keep them busy and active, especially items for chewing to keep the incisor teeth in good condition.
Many chinchillas also enjoy a wheel, but it is extremely important to choose a safe wheel that is large
enough for chinchillas.
Learn about chinchillas, how to care for them, and what supplies you need to provide a
home for a chinchilla in this chinchilla care guide.