Chinchilla Pre and Post Operation Preparation
Anesthetics Isoflurane (and sevoflurane) gaseous anesthetics are very well tolerated by chins - much more so than Halothane. When possible request that your vets uses either one. Less than 1%…
Anesthetics Isoflurane (and sevoflurane) gaseous anesthetics are very well tolerated by chins - much more so than Halothane. When possible request that your vets uses either one. Less than 1%…
Some male chins are more prone to hair rings than others. Breeding males should be regularly checked - especially if they are "novice breeders." However, males that are not used…
Occasionally a female chin has difficulty in feeding are large litter, or her milk is very slow to come in. This may mean that her kits become very hungry and…
Here is a brief run-down of what showing a chinchilla may entail. Showing Chinchillas When a chinchilla is being judged at a show - the judges consider several main points…
I freely admit that genetics is not my strongest subject, and as I prefer to stick with what I know, so I shall merely gloss over this topic and just…
It's up to you!!! Without dispute chinchillas should be fed a simple diet of good-quality chinchilla pellets and hay as their staple diet - and that is pretty much it.…
The pros and cons There is much debate as to whether to provide extra calcium for our chinchillas - for healthy teeth and bone development - or not. Some owners…