8 Common Foods to Investigate Before Feeding to Your Chinchilla

8 Common Foods to Investigate Before Feeding to Your Chinchilla

Chinchilla pellets, hay, and clean water should be the main things consumed by your chinchilla. Their sensitive digestive systems require the high fiber contents of these primary foods to function properly and keep your pet healthy and happy. But what about other common foods, such as fruits and cereals? Chinchillas can eat some fruits and…

Chinchilla Treats

Chinchilla Treats

Most pets will never say no to treats, including chinchillas. Although these animals really deserve a treat, not all foods are safe for them to eat. Like every other animal, there are some snacks that chinchillas should not consume. This is mostly because they have sensitive guts.  As a chinchilla owner, it is important that…

Taming Your Chinchilla

Taming Your Chinchilla

Chinchillas may make great pets, but they have anxious temperaments that can make them flighty, skittish, and reluctant to spend much time with you when you first bring them home. This is typical behavior for a pet with wild traits and a desire for being among other animals of its kind. How long does it…

Can Chinchillas Eat Celery?

Can Chinchillas Eat Celery?

Celery is a nutritious food. It contains fiber, vitamins and minerals and is healthy for human beings. But foods that are healthy for humans aren’t necessarily going to be healthy for their pets. Can chinchillas eat celery? Chinchillas should not eat celery. It can damage their digestive system, cause deficiency of nutrients, and further lead…

Can Chinchillas Eat Kale?

Can Chinchillas Eat Kale?

What do You Feed a Chinchilla? Chinchillas are herbivores with a very sensitive digestive system. Their natural diet is composed of foods that are high in fiber and carbs and low in moisture and fat concentration. Specifically, the ideal diet for a pet chinchilla should be composed of 35% carbohydrates, 30% fiber, 15% protein, 4%…