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Can Chinchillas Eat Potatoes?

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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Are Chinchillas from PetSmart Healthy?

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?

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Can Chinchillas Get COVID? (Everything You Need To Know)

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...

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Do Chinchillas Really Get Hiccups? Are They Serious?

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...

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Sneezing chinchilla – Dust, or Something More Serious?

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?

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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?

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I've had chinchillas for the past 22 years, and rescued most of them. With a grand total of 8 at one point, my oldest boy was nearly 26 when he died last year. With a background in Biomedical Science, and having been put through the wringer at times by various chinchillas, my aim with this site is to guide you through keeping healthy chinchillas. I hope you find some beneficial, or at least interesting, titbits.

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