I leave a bowl of food avalible for my chinchilla at all times, Should I be doing this? The only real problem I could identify in my care of them was that I gave them occasional unsalted peanuts (on the advice of another chinchilla owner who treated her chinchillas with them). I'm wondering if they're bad for him? That can block their intestines and kill them. Once was during the Christmas Holidays when it simply licked a scented pinecone - and the other when it found a teeny piece of cinnamon cereal that had apparently dropped to the floor. You should never ever feed your chinchilla any fruits or vegetables raw or dried, no nuts., and thing like wheat germ & cereal should only be given when constipation occurs. My chi chi i think hissed @ me when I tried to give her lettuce. If you are looking for healthy treats, go with raisins, apple slices, dry cranberries, or other fruit. The diet of the chinchilla is relatively new territory. Hand feed a "Cheerio" with your fingers, watch for the "grab and run" technique. Caroline, Provide your chin with about a couple of tablespoons of food for the day. These are great for them to chew on and to keep those darn teeth filed down. for now he ( my chinchilla ) has not been allergic do not many things. Hay is given as a source of fibers for the teeth and the gut. The temperature below 70 degrees is appropriate, although if you can lower the temps by 1 to 3 degrees the chins would love it! Your chinchilla should always have access to its food and hay. They do not require them to live. The hay also helps to keep the teeth in the back of the mouth filed down. Especially that rabbit pellets are unsafe. Chins can not process sugars, consider them diabetic for all food purposes. (Is Crackers Toxic To Horses), Can Parakeets Eat Mango? Just use plain, though, no frosting, and get organic if you can. Nuts and Seeds. If you can find anything by him, I recommend looking it up. Hope this helped! Personally I would find an other treat :). I had to have one of my chins put down several years ago and it broke my heart! What is the best pellet to use? Try to always keep your chin's treats low in sugar and fat content. hello (Benefits/Risks), Can Chinchillas Eat Pineapple? What fruits can chinchillas eat? I got my first Chinchilla when I was 13yrs old and that was 20yrs ago. Claire, well and others. The incisors do a great job of breaking that down before the food even hits the back teeth. many stores such as Ronda's Chinchillas sell them but I'd much rather take your advise as a successful chin-parent than a store's thats just trying to make a profit. Most vets knock them out and almost immediately start the wake up procedure. what should i feed it on a daily basis? these listed above should be a treat not to replace they daily food. could someone please tell me if you can give chinchillas , timothy hay with herbs and dandelions as i buy it for my guinea pigs. The white part is simply a fibrous casing, just like the one on a sunflower seed (a big no no, NOT because of the case). and as for they don't eat meat.. and there is probably a reason why they don't so keep it away from your pet.. only dry food,just like chinchilla pellets and other things.. no moisty food,keep it dry.. you can give it a raisin or two in one day,they love it,and you can give him small pieces of apple,it's good for them.. but anything else really you shouldn't give him,such as meat and moisty vegetables and fruits.. keep researching though. Chins in wild live to be 7-10. I have spoken to both vets specializing in chinchillas as well as animal dentists. That does not make any sense to anyone who cares about their pets, or pets as a whole. Is pistachios bad for chinchillas if they eat it? They are absolute nib-noses and love to explore anything new. When feeding pistachios to chinchillas, it is important to remove the shells first. Pistachios are basically all fat and they contain phytates making the minerals in them less accessible to your chinchillas body. That said, most of those items can cause trouble for their sensitive digestive systems, so you need to stick to tiny amounts only. Chinchillas cannot consume food meant for guinea pigs, as the two animals have different dietary requirements. There is also papaya and pineapple in it. When you are going to a pet store to find treats I would suggest making sure it doesn't have any sugar in the treat. Dried Dandelion leaves: safe, but in moderation. hi, I am not an expert but I know a lot just give your pet chin some normal chin food and raisins and wood ( apple wood is the best and tested ). Blackberry & raspberry leaves are great as well Heinz, Thanks for taking the time to share information. They were kept in a pretty much empty cage so Im looking for things to get rid of the boredom that i can put in the new cage im building for them. Chinchillas are a type of rodent that is often kept as a pet. I always check on the side of cereal boxes for the fat and sugar content. Pistachios are also a good source of fiber. We save our small apple tree twigs after harvest when its trimming time - after they are fully dry we give them to our Chins to chew on along with a pumice stone for their teeth - is this OK? While they can eat a variety of different foods, there are some that are better for them than others. Chinchilla's are not pets for the faint of heart. Treats should not be more than 1 tablespoon per day. My question is are palm leaves or banana leaves safe to put in their cage? plastic is a big NO for chinchillas, plastic can cause a blockage, which will kill a chinchilla. Hopefully, this will solve the problem i am very scared about feeding my chinchilla the wrong food(i havent got it yet ).please what should i feed it. I did some quick research, because I've been wondering the same thing. If their teeth get too long, they cant eat and can die. I believe hay has pretty much everything they need. Fact of the matter is, there is still allot unknown about chinchilla's as pets, however, high levels of oils have been proven to be unhealthy to all animals (Including humans) in autopsy's. Always feed your chin chinchilla pellets and timothy hay everyday to keep him healthy. Too much sugar. Her poor chinchilla probably hates it's life! I wouldn't say Chinchillas are new as pets any longer. Yes. I found out later, she seems to wait until after the procedure to wake them up. Some people don't recommend it because, you must keep the fat and sugar content low for chin treats. I have a senior chinchilla. and is still active and not looking like it makes her sick. Chinchillas have delicate digestive systems. There stomachs are not made to digest yogurt, and it can cause bloating, and sickness that can lead to death. and she has yet to have any runny stools. Just so you can seem like an expert on a web forum and prove all the experts wrong? He is so loveable and never had a health issue. Kim. So if he ate one seed, would it be enough to severely harm him? If everyone does this the companies will be forced to manufacture in countries with higher standards. What Do Chinchillas Eat & What To AVOID In Their Diet? - Pet Pad safe, but in moderation. . Oats: safe, can be steel cut or old fashioned. you guys are way to sensitive about your chinchillas! Also, the latter 3 WILL cause barnyard bum. Although these foods are considered safe, they should be fed in moderation. I appreciate your opinion, but everyone has to decide what is best for their pet. For example, the banana chips re probably coated in sunflower oil, the pineapple, papaya and dates probably coated in some sort of nasty sugar (Simply because of how they are dehydrated) Freeze dried is best. He is about 7 yrs old. Pistachios are also a good source of healthy fats. I have been reading that sweet fruits can be harmful to a chins digestive tract. They definitely know our voices. After a small amount of that every day, she has gotten more regular. get to know how these area's as well as other area's of your chin's look and feel. Oh ya, one quick addition. I would recommend trying other options as treats :). Cedar has something in the oil, which has made me stay away from any wood chips with cedar. There is I do out there regarding Monsanto's deadly weed killer, Roundup, finding its' way into the food chain, particularly in Cheerios. The closest I will get to the pellet world is hay cubes, so long as the hay is not ground to a pulp and it encourages chewing. You can buy wooden sticks or lava blocks at petsmart for your chins to chew on safely to prevent this. i was wondering if your chinchilla poops in the pellet bowl do you just dump out the food because i have seen that since there stomachs are really senstitive will this make them sick. This can give them bloat which is a dangerous condition. Corn, and products that contain corn, is not okay for your chinchilla. If you decide to get another chin in the future, always provide timothy hay and some safe wood for your chin to chew on to prevent this problem. They also help to keep the coat soft and healthy. :). 14 Healthy Chinchilla Treats That Will Improve Their Diet - Pet Pad (Benefits/Risks), Can Chinchillas Eat Pecans? You are doing great by providing pumice as they need to keep their teeth trimmed and thus us s great way if doing so. As I'm sure you know, you should never put your chinchilla in water, but mine enjoys it as a drink. Back to the wood, first, watch out for the type of wood as well as any potentially toxic stain, glue and or varnish. If their teeth gets too long, they cant eat and will die. It was a real difficult challenge to get her digestive system working again. There is a wide variety of options, we have narrowed it down the best and most popular you should have on hand . Antioxidants help to protect cells from damage. Im not certain if jasmine wood is the safest wood for your chins. A lot of wrong advise out there. Several vegetables are as harmful as fresh nuts for . Not only are the pellets a problem, in general, I would be skeptical of any food marketed for chinchillas that contains items on the no no naughty list. Contrast this with their staple diet of hay and pellets which can be up to 100% of their diet. Chinchillas are herbivores and their diet consists mostly of hay, fresh vegetables, and pellets. Can Chinchillas Eat Pistachios? (Yes & How Much) Yes I do agree she should be more careful about the cords but she said it didn't mean to happen. OMG!!! Im worried about my little guy. Also, most banana chips from grocery stores are deep fried and full of oil. I have found that my Chins love coconut. Chinchillas have different personalities, some like to be held and some don't. Kim. I will never have only one water source again. I give him treats rarely and he seems active and healthy; he's just starting to trust me after about a year after my sister bought him; half a year since I took over. In the summer, I generally gather CLEAN MOLD FREE clover, wheat stocks and heads, and dandilion leaves. Make sure you provide them with chin pellets and timothy hay every day. Produced by fungi that contaminates the corn. Early in my chinchilla owning experience, I lost a young mother & 3 babies from different litters. If you would have a problem justifying spending $800 every couple of months to keep a maloccluding chinchilla alive, then get a cat or a hamster. Can Chinchillas Eat Vegetables? (Very Few Are Safe) I could never refer to a pet as an "It" my wife as cousin It, on a bad hair day, but beyond that :p, LOL i nearly spit out my cereal! But not honey nut cheerios! and two plush animals. Keep the temperature around 68 degrees or lower. No. Also, shredded wheat is ok, without the frosting coating on it. They say alfalfa is good for young chinchillas but they say to stop after 6-9 months old as it's high in fiber and other nutrients that can cause obesity and other health issues. I've caught him eating only the yogurt part of his yogurt dip treats and leaving all the healthy hay inside. Maybe to the general public, which shouldn't own them or any other exotic anyway. Don't give your chins acorns! Salt blocks or wheels are good for chinchillas. Cat food has meat protein in it and chinchillas are obligate herbivores. Luckily this has not been an issue, as I try to stay away from oil seeds. I have sooo many around my house and it seams that my chinchilla resembles a squirrel. Pistachios are a type of nut that is commonly found in stores. They need to use dust bath to clean their fur as their fur gets oily at times. Tap water has chlorine and too many minerals that isn't good for the chins systems. Chinchillas pretty much have to poop constantly, if they stop for extended periods of time, of the turds get small and hard, you need to have them looked at pronto. Chinchillas are not equipped to eat diets that are high in fat and can fall susceptible to illnesses like fatty liver disease. I think this helps to keep the digestive tract functioning well. Chinchillas are herbivores, so they eat plants. Your email address will not be published. His stool seems ok so far and the pieces get replaced with fresh ones. Raisins help prevent constipation and every ranch in the world that doesnt kill there chinchillas for coats gives them raisins. The long and short but unrelated, stay away from pet products made in China. This is a good question, and one that any owner who insists on only feeding their chinchilla hay and pellets should be . our chinchilla has chewed up electriccal cords and plastic and he has eaten MANY things he is no sopossed to but he is okay. Don't give your chinchillas nuts or seeds as treats as the fat content is too high. DO NOT feel your cinch Avocado. ahem! I mix the Oxbow Essential and the Garden Select because the Essential has Alfalfa as the first ingredient which can cause urinary problems but has a lot of other good ingredients. My thoughts exactly! Chinchilla's livers cant filter out fat and sugar well and this can lead to liver damage over time. A chins liver cant filter out sugar and fat well and over time, this can cause liver damage. Others are simply unhealthy. However, many people feel that dried corn is not healthy. Do not feed your chinchilla meat. The only vegetable acceptable for chinchillas is a carrot cut into small pieces. Oxbow is a good brand, on their website they have some good points too- all checked off by a vet. Chins also, need safe wood to chew on to keep the teeth normal. Not sure but I don't plan to give mine wet corn. He has a real sweet tooth, though. While crackers may not be the healthiest snack for a horse, they can certainly eat them without any problems. You see, chins have floating molars. Whats a safe everyday "treat"? Sadly we're not sure if that extends to fresh corn. What you have to keep in mind about chins is to keep the fat contents and sugar and salt contents low. Anyone know if it will have any bad side effects? Alfalfa is ok for a treat, but don't feed your chin alfalfa hay everyday. what other fruits can they have, how long should they be outta their cage. I give mine parsley choriander mint no apple slight banana. Since this takes time, they have a small amount of time to perform the procedure. I just recently found out through the specialist dentist that I bring my chinchilla's to that malocclusion is a human created problem. This ends up requiring regular trips to the dentist to have their teeth ground down under sedation. Oxbow has so many good reviews also Mizuri brand does too when it comes to everything chinchilla I get everything from chewy and get it on auto shop to save u some dough. Unfortunately loads of old advice books will tell you to give raisins daily but they are like chocolate to a diabetic. Won't eat cloth though, so my teddy bear is safe! I bring home boxes from Aldi. Fresh Apple: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. My rats are given a varied diet they eat food that's been left over & it's probably better than the commercial stuff I just don't give folk the ammunition to have ago & act self righteous. I would only offer unsweetened shredded wheat or occasionally unsweetened cheerios. Chinchillas are especially susceptible to sugar and thus diabetes. (Benefits/Risks), Norwegian Lundehund: What You Need To Know. The list of vegetable chinchillas can eat isn't that long. Make sure you dont let your chins chew on treated wood such as pine. right? Infact Charlie chinchilla has more sugar & it's cereal based. The gsy must be as green as possible so that their digestive system gets the correct nutrients. Also, you can give them original cheerios(no sugar type cheerios.) So farmers can spray the crap out of their fields with it. Honestly, there are better treats for your chinchillas than fruit such as rosehips, dandelion leaves, apple sticks, rose petals, sunflower seeds, goji berries (only once a month), basil and peppermint leaves. Any experienced insight would be highly appreciated. Going to be 13 on April 19, and it's true that he has become more loveable and cuddly the older he gets. Trust me, this can get very expensive. I don't know the size of the bowl, but the mfg'a generally state a tablespoon or two per chinchilla (I think) the rest of their diet should be Timothy hay with a few treats. But I know for a fact that yogurt treats are bad for them, no matter what the pet stores say. Also, peanut butter is known to cause constipation. I would agree with your comment, Kathleen. It's important to offer your chinchillas an unlimited amount of fresh hay in their cage daily so they can continually consume the large amounts of fibre they need. I just got a male Chinchilla and I want to know if giving him house products like fruits and vegetables are good for him and won't do him harm? Also, as with people, some chinchillas may not react well to all foods so give new items in small amounts. Can Chinchillas Eat Guinea Pig Food. It's just a question of reading up on it. I picked up some 2x6 untreated kiln dried pine at a reputable lumber dealer. There are also many other poisonous woods, so I simply stick with the basics. I'm so worried about them developing malaclusions. Some chins likes this fruit, although my chins don't like kiwi. I love the unique names of your chinchillas! Apple, pear and grape are ok, and I assume so is Alder. But the electrical cord is not safe. Also, as far as the "quality" of oxbow pellets goes, they use Alfalfa in them. Good luck with your studies and keep asking and learning. and also it will last a lot longer then the plastic shelve, Kylie, I have three chins who chew on things they shouldn't at times. Both pistachios and chinchillas are popular items, but can the two be combined? They seem to be settling in very well, respond well to me and even now come running to me at breakfast time! To be more specific, the diet should have 30% fiber, 16% protein, 35% carbohydrates, and the rest should be filled with fat, minerals, and sugar. I have had a situation with my male where he was prescribed force feed food. Make sure they are clean without dirt and bug poop and slime. I know broccoli is a no no, so one would assume kale is the same. a heck of alot better and faster acting than the drugs the vet gave. I lost one chinchilla the day after I put a Hay hut from "Living world" in their cage. This will help to prevent digestive issues. The answer is yes, but there are a few things to, keep in mind. Some sites can be really nasty as I have experienced my pets won't eat something they dont like? Are they good or not ? Soybeans are iffy, aside from their origin, I have heard bad things about soy, but this is just speculation and I could be wrong. I've had chinchillas for 16 years, my first chinchilla lived less than 2 years because I feed her crappy food. Always provide chinchilla pellets and timothy hay as well. just an addition. Last edited by Marios Alexandrou. Safe Vegetables. Prunes: unsafe, too much sugar Dried bananas from the store, although "organic" are generally treated with either a sulphite or coated with a long chain fatty acid like palm oil. I think moderation is the key. I feed vegetation based treats along with vitamin C & calcium treats. My little guy also adores dried corn kernels and my vet said that they are okay in moderation, I don't know about peas though. Raisins have a moderately high sugar content. Oddly enough, Terence is this toy being made for chinchilla's with a hazelnut in the middle of it. Here it's not uncommon for breeders to offer their chinchillas a pierce of apple when they are at shows. Please get your facts straight and i feel sorry for your chins. i only give my chin a small amount of pellets He may like it, but that does not mean it is healthy over the long term. I saw it on the pictures of the chinchilla books and want to know if it's ok to feed it to him everyday. But, I wouldn't suggest giving him watermelon. Pellets may seem hard to you, but they are simply powdered grains and hay glued together with molasses and starch. The best thing for a chinchilla is pellets, hay, and water. Can chins have tropical carnival wheat spray? If your vet only clips their front teeth, you may ask for him/her to xray your chin. However, there are a few potential risks to consider before feeding, pistachios to your chinchilla. There is a difference between overprotective and proper care. When I went to move him to a bigger cage, he started to have seizures. If it is I would suggest giving them some ice cubes to munch on. So providing hay is essential! Yes he fed her skittles, This article is actually not very accurate, as fruits and vegetables can cause seizures, bloat, diabetes, and more. Some people give their chins a raisin once or twice a week. II am new to chinchillas I was wondering if they can have apples fresh apples. Some people wont even do that. This can lead to liver damage over time. A good test is to gently rotate their jaw and feel for any catching. If you have any questions about whether a certain food is safe for your chin, always check with your vet first before offering it to them. I disagree with a ton of things on that list. Kim. within hours he appeared to have inflammation of some sort before we could get him to the vet, he passed. Banana,peanuts, and raisin are definitely NO, as are fresh grapes. This is not to say you do not need to take your chin to a vet AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE DIARRHOEA I have just seen it so many times over the last 12 years, and spoken with enough vets I now know some of the dangers to look out for. The girls get to run freely in the room at least once a day for an hour or so. And, of course, moderation is key. The many chinchillas who died early due to their teeth growing into their eye sockets would disagree. Tracy, I used to feed my chins coconut also, but, coconut has a high fat content. I had this apple and my chinchilla toke it right out of my hand. I believe Birch is ok, but I would check that out first. They will play "King Of The Mountain" on our back and head while cage maintenance is happening! It is important to note that pistachios wont make your chinchilla sick, nor are they poisonous to them. Susie, Leslie, I understand your dicta, but this is what I mean by the "use rarely" V. "never" Mazuri is another quality kibble. Also it's best to feed you chinchilla just pellets. I came on this page to find out if it had any drug type interactions.
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