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Supplies for keeping a chinchilla include a large, multi-leveled cage, dust for dust baths, Timothy hay and Timothy pellets and some sort of shavings to serve as bedding. Collect the proper...

When taking care of chinchillas, always keep them in a cooler environment, provide regular dust baths, and feed them a nutritious hay and pellet food. Keep a chinchilla happy and active with...

Taming chinchillas requires offering raisin treats, getting them used to your smell and handling them often to get them comfortable. Create a happy bond between chinchilla and owner with helpful...

When buying a chinchilla cage, look for a large cage with multiple levels so that the animal can jump, crawl and navigate around its cage easily. Find the perfect chinchilla cage with helpful...

Chinchillas clean themselves by rolling around in a shallow pan of volcanic ash to absorb oils and dirt. Provide a chinchilla dust bath several times a week with helpful information from a...

Wild chinchillas are being saved by certain rescue foundations that are trying to help them breed and exist in the wild after they were over-hunted in the 19th century. Find out how wild...

Breeding chinchillas is possible after 8 months of age when they reach sexual maturity, and the females are in a heat cycle for 30 to 50 days at a time. Learn more about the reproduction of...

A natural chinchilla habitat is in high elevations, cool weather and a dry climate where they have access to fruits and vegetables that make up the majority of their diet. Explore the habitat...

Chinchillas originated in the Andes Mountains, but the domestic chinchillas available as pets were bred in California. Find out more about these nocturnal rodents with helpful information from a...

Chinchillas should never be fed meats, fats, lettuce or candy, but small dried fruit can be given occasionally as treats. Maintain a steady hay and pellet-based diet for a pet chinchilla with...

The life cycle of a chinchilla usually lasts an average of 10 years, but they have been known to live up to 20 years in captivity. Explore a chinchilla's life cycle with helpful information from a...

Chinchillas may be free for adoption at an exotic pet rescue center, but be sure it is a compatible pet for a particular lifestyle. Consider adopting a chinchilla with helpful information from a...

Chinchillas can lose their hair if they are kept in too warm or too moist of an environment, if they have been attacked by another animal or if they have not been provided a dust bath on a regular...

Owning a pet chinchilla requires doing a bit of research to fully understand its lifestyle, as they are nocturnal, they live off of a hay-based diet and they can live for up to 20 years. Discover...

Taking care of chinchillas requires cleaning out the cage every week, offering a bowl of chinchilla dust for bathing, changing out the water regularly and feeding them a weekly orchid grass...

Chinchilla hammocks can be made out of fleece and rope, and they make the animal feel more secure in its environment. Create a hammock for a chinchilla, or find one at the local pet store, with...

Taming chinchillas requires spending lots of time with them, handling them often, holding them close to the body, petting them and allowing them to roam free in an enclosed area. Help a chinchilla...

Breeding chinchillas is usually done in a colony where the male can choose which female he wants to mate with. Understand the process of chinchilla breeding with advice from the manager of a pet...

The natural habitat for a chinchilla is in South America in the Andes mountains, so providing a cave-like atmosphere complete with sand baths is a great way to make a chinchilla comfortable....

The supplies necessary for caring for a chinchilla include a large cage, a water bottle, bowls for food, dust for baths, an oil-free bedding and the proper food. Collect all supplies required for...

Adopting free chinchillas can be difficult to do, but checking Craig's List regularly, as well as local human society Web sites, is a great way to save money when adopting a chinchilla. Find...

Chinchilla cages should be large enough for the animal to run freely, and they are available for purchase from local pet stores or online. Find used chinchilla cages to save money with advice from...

Chinchillas clean themselves by rubbing their bodies in a specially-formulated dust bath, which softens the fur and cleans out the skin. Provide the proper supplies for a chinchilla to stay clean...

Chinchillas are being saved from fur factories by animal rights organizations, and chinchilla breeders require licenses and are restricted to breeding a limited number of them. Find out how...

The life cycle of a chinchilla begins with 111 days of pregnancy, followed by a weaning period of eight weeks and a lifespan of five to 10 years. Discover the life of a chinchilla with advice from...

Creating a care sheet for chinchillas can remind the owner to feed them every day, clean the cage once a week, offer orchid grass once a week, provide fresh water every day and offer dust baths....

Chinchillas should not be fed anything too high in protein or anything too fruity or sweet. Offer a standard chinchilla diet, and supplement it with Timothy hay or orchid grass, with advice from...

Owning a pet chinchilla requires providing a water bottle, laying down paper, aspen or hemp bedding, offering dust baths, and providing a large cage. Create a comfortable habitat for a new pet...

Chinchillas originate in South America, where they are avid climbers and live in caves. Understand a chinchilla's natural habitat in order to care for it adequately with advice from the manager of...

Chinchillas can experience hair loss when they are handled too much or too roughly, when they chew their own fur out of their bodies, or when they experience heat stroke or extensive humidity....

Keeping a cloudy fish tank clear and clean involves adding an algae eater to the water, feeding the fish in appropriate amounts, cleaning the filters and using a gravel vacuum on occasion. Find...

Treating a cat flu requires giving the cat prescription antibiotics and fluids through an IV, as sickly felines will often avoid eating and drinking, causing them to worsen much more quickly. Seek...

Getting dogs to stop chewing on furniture can be done by providing lots of chew toys, using positive reinforcement when they chew on appropriate things and spraying a bitter product on the...

Keeping a fish tank clean involves making sure the filters are working properly, using a gravel vacuum to eliminate dusty water, adding an algae eater to the water and using specialty sponges to...

The symptoms of most cat viruses include sneezing, coughing, ocular discharge, nasal discharge, loss of appetite and fever. Identify the signs of many feline viruses with helpful information from...

Medicine that is toxic to dogs includes Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Naproxen and a multitude of other over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Keep human medicine safe from pets with helpful information...

Turtles eat a variety of foods, including plant material, insects, worms, fruits and vegetables, but the animal's diet will depend greatly on the species of turtle or tortoise. Find a proper diet...

Caring for sugar gliders is not suitable for everyone, as this exotic pet requires a large cage, a specific diet and prescribed amounts of contact with humans. Understand how sugar gliders...

Adopting a wild animal can only be done by a licensed individual who rehabilitates the animal before letting it back into the wild. Find out why wild animals should never be tamed or domesticated...

A goldfish is pregnant when the abdominal cavity is swollen, after which the female goldfish lays the eggs and the male goldfish fertilizes the egg sack. Identify signs of a pregnant goldfish with...

A home remedy for a dog's stomach sickness is to take up the animal's food and water dishes until the vomiting passes. If vomiting persists after a few hours, seek immediate veterinary attention...

Potty training a bunny involves providing a shallow litter tray filled with safe litter, such as clay litter or shredded newspaper, and using food to lure the rabbit into the tray. Train a pet...

Treatment for canine arthritis begins with prevention, as keeping a dog at a healthy weight and providing appropriate exercise is important for long-term health. Find supplements to give an...

A breeder that wishes to domestically breed raccoons must have a permit. Check with local wildlife laws regarding raccoons with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets...

Tree squirrels typically make nests that are made out of leaves, pine needs and sticks. Find out when a squirrel will make a nest inside of a tree with information from a veterinarian in this free...

There are many types of exotic pets available for purchase, but many of them aren't legal in any state. Find out how to always research exotic pets with information from a veterinarian in this...

Rabbits eat many times during the day because they have a slow digestive process. Make sure a rabbit's diet is rich in vitamins, minerals and roughage with information from a veterinarian in this...

When it comes to skunk mating, in general, the males are polygamists that prefer multiple female partners. Find out if a female skunk is a delayed fertilizer with information from a veterinarian...

A person should never try to rescue a skunk from the wild, mostly because it could have rabies, which can be fatal to humans. Harbor pet skunks much like other small pets are kept with information...

When breeding skunks, remember that it can take anywhere from 60 to 75 days for gestation to occur. Discover solutions for possible labor problems with skunks with information from a veterinarian...