In the wild, a chinchilla's diet consists of a variety of grasses, foliage, bark, seeds, roots, and stems. They wouldn't naturally come across potatoes, but can domesticated chinchillas eat them?
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Having a chinchilla as a pet is a big responsibility, and you should make sure to do your homework before buying or adopting one. PetSmart sells chinchillas, but they are a good choice?
In these worrying times, one of the things we owners are asking ourselves is ‘can my chinchilla catch COVID-19?', and 'Is it fatal?'’. As a Biomedical Scientist I can answer that for you...
Have you ever wondered whether chinchillas get hiccups, and whether they’re a sign of something more serious? Here are some important health issues about hiccups that every chin owner should know...
Why do chinchillas sneeze? There's a wide variety of reasons why chinchillas sneeze, ranging from slightly irritated noses to potentially fatal outcomes. Do you know how to tell the difference?
What are the Black Spots on Chinchilla Ears? Should I be worried?
Do you know what the black spots are on chinchilla ears, and do you need to worry about them? Are they freckles, moles, or are they something more sinister?