http://www.1001pettips.com/ Everything you need for your favorite pets Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:14:33 PST en-us http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Water-And-Supplement-Treats-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla Like humans, chinchillas need water. Their water should be fresh and changed daily. This is crucial because if this is not followed, bacteria can grow and it would affect the chinchilla's health. It's not a good idea to have them drink from standing water in a bowl. They'll be sure to catch bacteria that way. Also, they may accidentally tip the bowl over and then you have a wet mess. A preferred vehicle for drinking water would be a water bottle. The bottle should be placed on the side of the animal's cage. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Water-And-Supplement-Treats-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Want-A-Chinchilla-As-A-Pet-Here-s-Where-To-Start.shtml Chinchilla If you want a chinchilla as a pet, you can keep a domestic chinchilla. They are known to have nervous tendencies and are night owls. They like to stay up at night and be active. They also don't care for someone holding them. However, they can be friendly animals, but it will take a while for them to get used to their owner. They're not easily coerced into getting close to people. The owner has to earn their trust, just like a human relationship. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Want-A-Chinchilla-As-A-Pet-Here-s-Where-To-Start.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Chinchillas-Staying-Healthy-With-Pellets-and-Hay.shtml Chinchilla The chinchilla's process of consuming food is quite different than other animals. They should have a lot of roughage and fewer nutrients. One of the things that they must have enough of is pellets. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Chinchillas-Staying-Healthy-With-Pellets-and-Hay.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/What-You-Should-Know-If-You-re-Allergic-to-Chinchillas.shtml Chinchilla Chinchillas are capable of emitting proteins that cause allergies. This can happen through the presence of saliva or urine. They are also known to shed their fur every few months. The hay and dust that come from chinchillas seem to be the biggest factor in people that have allergies. It is not advisable to have a chinchilla for a pet if you are allergic to hay and dust from them. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/What-You-Should-Know-If-You-re-Allergic-to-Chinchillas.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Having-The-Right-Exercise-Wheel-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla With a cage for your chinchilla, they should also be some chew toys, a television and a wheel for exercise. This way they'll have plenty of things to do while they're in the cage. In order for the wheel to fit in properly, you should measure the door of the cage. Even though your pet will still get their outside exercise, a cage is strongly recommended for exercise inside. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Having-The-Right-Exercise-Wheel-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/What-You-Should-Know-About-Buying-A-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla Chinchillas are available for purchase from breeders or pet stores. When you purchase one from either place, you're probably getting a reputable one. Beware of those who are amateur breeders. They try to sell their chinchillas also, but it's usually in classified advertisements. Personal preferences decide on whether or not they should buy the pets from breeders or pet stores. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/What-You-Should-Know-About-Buying-A-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/The-Effect-Of-Exercise-For-Chinchillas.shtml Chinchilla Chinchillas raised on a ranch get treated differently than those that are raised by breeders and pet owners. Breeders and pet owners raised and treat their chinchillas like pets; ranchers treat their chinchillas like livestock. To the ranchers, this is a business and they could care less about the animals getting adequate exercise or any exercise at all. Their main concern is making a profit at the animal's expense. Don't tell that to the breeder or pet owner. In order to sustain their livelihood, they make sure that their pet chinchillas get in enough exercise to get them through each day. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/The-Effect-Of-Exercise-For-Chinchillas.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Your-Pet-Chinchilla-And-Environmental-Stress.shtml Chinchilla Environmental stress can affect your pet chinchilla in different ways. This type of stress results in either health or behavioral issues. Your pet can experience the following: anti-social behavior that includes biting, fighting, spraying urine, fungus, or irritation of the eyes. Your pet can also feel angst toward other chinchillas, biting the fur, gnawing on their cage or even depression. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Your-Pet-Chinchilla-And-Environmental-Stress.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Select-The-Right-Vet-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla When an owner is looking for the right veterinarian for their exotic pet, they want someone who can relate to their pet's special needs. They must also have the available resources to take care of their pet on an ongoing basis. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Select-The-Right-Vet-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Should-Your-Child-Take-A-Pet-Chinchilla-To-School-.shtml Chinchilla If your child asks you if they can take a pet chinchilla to school, please show wisdom and tell them no. There are obvious reasons why. Under no circumstances should a child take a pet chinchilla, or any pet for that matter to school (unless it's a seeing-eye dog). They should not be stored as pets at school. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Should-Your-Child-Take-A-Pet-Chinchilla-To-School-.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Your-Chinchilla-From-Suffering-In-The-Heat.shtml Chinchilla Heat and high humidity are not kind to chinchillas. Their bodies cannot survive grueling heat and high temperatures. Their thickness of their fur is higher than other animals. In fact, they have the highest thickness of fur than any land animal worldwide. It is the thickness of their fur that causes them to be resistant towards heat, especially high heat and humidity. If they come in contact with this, they can suffer from brain damage or heat stroke. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Your-Chinchilla-From-Suffering-In-The-Heat.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Find-A-Good-Pet-Sitter-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla When you have an exotic animal such as a chinchilla, because they're in the exotic animal family, they need special care. So if you're going away, you'll need someone to take care of your pet. However, it can't be the same kind of person who can pet sit dogs or cats. They have to be someone who is experienced in taking care of exotic animals such as chinchillas. Where do you find someone who fits that mold? Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Find-A-Good-Pet-Sitter-For-Your-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Chinchilla-Coats-Healthy.shtml Chinchilla Chinchilla coats have to stay healthy and clean. In order to do that, your pet chinchilla must have dust baths on a regular basis. The dust baths also help to keep their coats silky, shiny and keeps the coats looking thick. Your pet enjoys these types of baths because they get to roll and flip in the dust. As long as they get to move around, they're fine, hence the reason for rolling and flipping in the dust. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Chinchilla-Coats-Healthy.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Re-home-Your-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla Re-homing your chinchilla is not necessarily a delight to accomplish. However, if you are in a situation where you can no longer properly care for your chinchilla, the best thing to do is to seek out someone who can give it the love and care that they need. It will break your heart to let your pet go, especially if you've become bonded to it. It's also better if you let someone else handle it rather than let it suffer and die. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Re-home-Your-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Set-Up-A-Home-That-Your-Pet-Chinchilla-Will-Love.shtml Chinchilla When chinchillas are out in the wild, their fur is their protector from the elements. When they are captured and turned into pets, adjustments have to be made in order for them to be comfortable and survive. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Set-Up-A-Home-That-Your-Pet-Chinchilla-Will-Love.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/The-History-of-the-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla This exotic animal was named after the Chincha people of the Andes region. The Andes Mountains in South America. Chinchilla actually means "little Chincha". Back around the close of the 19th century, the animals were known for their thick and soft fur. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/The-History-of-the-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/An-Experienced-Vet-is-Worth-the-Search.shtml Chinchilla Establishing a good working relationship with a veterinarian can be a challenge for any pet owner, but is a special challenge for the exotic pet owner. The exotic pet owner must find a vet who is willing to see their pet, knows something about their pet, and has the facilities, equipment and materials to treat their pet. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/An-Experienced-Vet-is-Worth-the-Search.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Cure-Some-Health-Problems-of-Your-Pet-Chinchilla.shtml Chinchilla As with humans, prevention is the key for your chinchilla to staying healthy and not getting sick. Even though precautions are taken, sometimes steps are still missed. It is crucial that your pet's cage have fresh food and water daily. Their cage should always be kept clean and their food should not contain fungus or insects. Any violations of these can cause adverse effects for your pet. Keep in mind your chinchilla has a sensitive digestive system. It cannot easily get rid of bad food from their system. This means they could get sick. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Cure-Some-Health-Problems-of-Your-Pet-Chinchilla.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Prevent-Your-Pet-Chinchilla-From-Experiencing-Environmental-Stress.shtml Chinchilla There are ways you can prevent your pet chinchilla from experiencing environmental stress. You as the owner should make sure all their needs are satisfied. You should also make sure that you are reliable enough to take care of their needs. Your pet depends on you to take care of them physically and emotionally. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:01 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/Prevent-Your-Pet-Chinchilla-From-Experiencing-Environmental-Stress.shtml http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Your-Chinchilla-s-Cage-Clean-And-Safe.shtml Chinchilla Before you put your pet chinchilla in their cage, it must be cleaned thoroughly. Once they've made it their home, you should clean it at least once a week. To keep the cage smelling fresh, you can use baby cornstarch powder or baking soda (preferably the Arm & Hammer brand). It should be sprinkled in the areas where they urinate. Usually, your pet won't venture into those areas, but if they do, they may contact a fungus. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:12:00 PST http://www.1001pettips.com/Chinchilla/How-To-Keep-Your-Chinchilla-s-Cage-Clean-And-Safe.shtml