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Chinchilla vs. Rabbits: Which One Makes A Better Pet?
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Chinchilla vs. Rabbits: Which One Makes A Better Pet?

With big ears and soft fur, you might think that chinchillas and rabbits are very similar. But even though they might have some similar features, they are very different in many ways. And depending on what you are looking for in a pet, one might be the better option for you. So chinchilla vs. rabbits:…

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Chinchilla Care Sheet: Diet, Habitat, & More
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Chinchilla Care Sheet: Diet, Habitat, & More

The remarkable chinchilla has won the heart of millions of proud pet parents all over the world. No one can resist their curious noses and enchanting eyes. Not to mention they are the softest creature ever to walk this earth. If you are reading this chinchilla care sheet, you are probably getting ready to bring…

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10 Best Chinchilla Cages 2023
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10 Best Chinchilla Cages 2023

Picking a cage for your chinchilla is the hardest thing that you will have to do. You want your chinchilla to be happy and healthy, which can be directly correlated to cage size. But more than just being large enough, there are other factors to consider. And with so many cages on the market, it…

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The Essential Guide: How To Care For A Pregnant Chinchilla
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The Essential Guide: How To Care For A Pregnant Chinchilla

When talking to owners of female chinchillas, you hear the story time and again. “I didn’t know my chinchilla was pregnant!” It can be a scary thought, especially if you were just getting used to the idea of owning one chinchilla. Accidents happen all the time with misgendering, male contact, and even coming to the…

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Is Your Chinchilla Overweight? How to find out
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Is Your Chinchilla Overweight? How to find out

Chinchillas make adorable pets; they are friendly, fun, and entertaining. They also have a long lifespan of between fifteen and twenty years. Chinchillas commonly suffer from a few health problems, and if they’re not fed the correct diet can end up overweight.  You may have noticed that your chinchilla can sit up and beg. While…

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A Guide to Introducing Your Chinchilla and Cat
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A Guide to Introducing Your Chinchilla and Cat

If you own a cat and a chinchilla, you may be wondering whether to introduce your pets to each other. Some people do have households where cats and chinchillas can co-exist peacefully; it all depends on your cat’s personality. Cats who are laid back and less interested in hunting are likely to tolerate a chinchilla…

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A Guide to the Types of Wood that are Safe for Chinchillas to Gnaw
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A Guide to the Types of Wood that are Safe for Chinchillas to Gnaw

As chinchillas are rodents that have continually growing teeth, they need to gnaw a lot to keep their teeth in good condition. If a chinchilla isn’t able to chew, its teeth can become overgrown, causing dental problems and pain. In some severe cases, chinchillas have even starved to death as overgrown teeth have stopped them…

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Do Chinchillas Make Good Pets?
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Do Chinchillas Make Good Pets?

No one can resist a fluffy chinchilla face. Their big ears and hairy bodies are surreal. It doesn’t take long with a chinchilla to start having dreams of owning your own bouncy herd of them. But do chinchillas make good pets? Today we are going to talk about the good and the bad of chinchilla…

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Can a Chinchilla Eat Hamster or Rabbit Food?
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Can a Chinchilla Eat Hamster or Rabbit Food?

We’ve all been there. You do your routine of spot cleaning your chin’s cage and feeding. Only to find that you forgot to pick up some chinchilla food at the store. There are only a few pellets left, so you dash to the store. But your local pet shop is out. You start looking at…

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Is Your Chinchilla Blind? Here’s How to Tell
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Is Your Chinchilla Blind? Here’s How to Tell

Chinchillas make lovely pets, and a healthy chinchilla will have big, dark eyes. Sometimes Chinchillas develop eye problems which, if left untreated, can even make the animals blind. If you own a chinchilla and are wondering how to tell if it’s blind, this article will tell you all about eye problems in chinchillas, including blindness. …

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