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Chinchillas have an inquisitive and gentle nature, but also have a lot of energy. Learn about the care and supply needs for pet chinchillas.
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This solution can be used to supplement the diet. It may provide hydration and some calories, but is by no means a complete diet. If your chinchilla is having difficulty eating, an exam with your veterinarian would be recommended. You can soak pellets to make a slurry or use a product, such as Oxbow Critical Care for Herbivores, until Alvin is able to eat normally.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Anytime a rodent such as a chinchilla stops eating and drinking for any significant length of time it is a definite problem. I would recommend taking Chilly in to the vet for a physical exam and some preliminary blood work. They will also be able to provide you with some Critical Care, which is a powdered formulation for syringe feeding of rodents and rabbits.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello again. I would use a mild antibacterial skin cleanser like Hibiclens. This has chlorhexidine & is available at any pharmacy. Treat the area at least twice daily. Hope this clears things up. Thank you.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Congratulations on your new pet! Here is all the info you should need about getting started with your chinchilla. https://www.petco.com/shop/PetcoContentDisplayView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&path=/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/caresheets/chinchilla.html To address some of your other questions, you should not need to cover her cage at night and try to avoid spraying perfume/air fresheners around her as it could irritate her respiratory tract. Best of luck. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello! Great questions you have about your chinchilla! Thanks for asking! As for food, you should provide both pellets and hay. There are many different commercial pellets available for chinchillas that you can buy at most pet stores. The pellets are designed so your pet can easily eat them and include the correct amounts of protein, fat, and roughage. About 2 tablespoons of food a day is recommended. Of course, some eat more or less than others. My favorite brand of food for chinchillas is made by Mazuri. http://www.mazuri.com/MazuriChinchillaDiet.aspx Hay provides the roughage your chinchilla needs and is a very important part of his daily diet. It also helps keep their teeth healthy. Hay should be available at all times. Timothy hay is a good choice. I would avoid alfalfa hay as a daily part of the diet but you can use it sparingly for a treat. I like Oxbow brand hay: http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/products/type/detail?object=1530 Your chinchilla should always have
Updated on August 12th, 2025