🌺 TROPICAL FIX: A SUMMER SPAY-CATION 🌺
Chinchillas
Faster than a speeding bullet! Able to leap furniture in a single bound! Bounces from one surface to another effortlessly! That’s right – it’s a chinchilla! These adorable little creatures can make delightful pets for the right owner. Chinchillas have delicate skeletons and love to chew on things like electrical cords, so a safe environment is essential. Keep your chinchilla’s health on the right track with a healthy diet, lots of safe exercise, and regular veterinary care.
Diet
- High in fiber, low in carbohydrate, and low in sugar to prevent dental disease and digestive problems
- No breads, cereals, or nuts
- Free-choice quality grass hay, such as timothy, brome, and Bermuda grass
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of commercial chinchilla pellets daily
- Small amounts of alfalfa or clover hay, dried fruit, and fresh vegetables as treats—feed treats sparingly to prevent obesity
- Gradual diet changes to prevent stomach upset
- Fresh water daily
Common Medical Disorders
- Dental disease/drooling/problems eating
- Eye irritation/conjunctivitis
- Fur/skin disorders: ringworm (fungus), fur chewing, loss of fur
- Gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, bloat, stasis)
- Hair ring accumulation/constricting injury to penis (males)
- Heat stress
- Respiratory infections
- Trauma
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