What type of food do chinchillas need? I’m looking for a high quality chinchilla food but I’m not sure what their requirements are as far as the source of protein (meat or vegetable/fruit based), and the amounts of protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrates. The only food that seems to be recommended on the web is Mazuri, but it is made by Purina so if it is anything like their dog or cat food it isn’t going to be too healthy. Thanks!

I just got a himalayan 2 weeks back. He isvery playful and adorable. But I just dont know how to give him the bath. Do i just need to clean him with a wet towel or is it safe to pour dirct water from the shower?

I can’t seem to persuade my parents for a chinchilla… we have 3 dogs, that always stay outside. I have been warned that chinchillas cost for cages, vet bills, food, any other things. Also I’ve read up about them. Im asking for the best way to persuade my parents for another pet… not why its a bad idea to get a chinchilla, im looking for good ways to persuade. So please answer my question correctly! And no silly comments either. Thanks!

My chinchilla keeps painting my house all the time. It would be okay, but he does a really bad job. My parents are getting really mad. What should I do to make him stop painting the house?

I have researched them quite abit and i like them alot, i love animals and chinchillas are just great, i love how they curl up and how soft they are, i plan on getting two as i recken they need a friend and a play mate! However leaflets and books only tell you so much i was wondering if a chinchilla owner could help me out. What are chinchillas like? Are they playful? Can they be aggresive? Are they easy to handle? Will they be frightened by my dog, rabbit or fish? Do they need alot of attention. I’m 15 so i’m mature enough and i don’t want a hyper gurbil i want a chinchilla.
Thanks you’ve all been so helpful, i understand about the ’some like being handles and some don’t thing’, i guess they’re a bit like humans, some are shy, when i go to the pets store, and see them, one of them usually goes up to me and sniffs the cage where i am, and i usually attempt to stroke it which i can see it enjoys yet the other usually hangs back at the back of the cage in his bed, still awake just sitting their. Wow have i stressed enough how awesome u guys have been i mean you’ve been so much help. thank you you all deserve a round of applause, this ‘best answer’ buisness is gonna be pretty darn tricky. Again can i say Thank you!

I am planning on adopting a kitten from a shelter, but i have never had a cat before and dont kno what to look for so that i can get a very affectionate kitten. Any help would be great=)
also does it matter on the sex of the cat…male or female?

i now have had her for 3 weeks and she still does not want anything to do with him. if i pet him then her she gets angry and if i pet her the golden gets jealous and starts wining. im have trouble introducing them im afraid he would do something to her because he is a little jealous

I want to know where I can find a teacup Himalayan kitten like this one:

I realize that one is sick or whatever, but are there any breeders that breed healthy ones?

I have two chinchillas who are brothers and have always shared the same cage. They are currently 21 months old, and they have begun fighting regularly. Everything I am finding online suggests separating them until wounds have healed, and then reintroducing them to each other. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to do that? Plus, how do I punish the chinchilla who has become violent towards the other?

Ok so summer is here and I can’t have air conditioners in my house. So it is very hot. I have noticed that my chinchilla is not handling it well. He just lays around the cage.

What can I do to keep my chinchilla cool??
I dont have air in my house. The windows are crank outs so we can’t have AC’s and we dont have central air.

I just put a fan next to his cage.