New game. we have had ours since she was 6 months she is now 6. she has had a few names but chewy is her name hence she chews so we watch her careful, her cage is in our kitchen as she loves all the activity that goes on. Banana: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. This keeps their digestive system working properly, I think everyone on this site who has chinchillas are doing a great job in keeping their chins healthy. But is lemon juice safe for chinchillas to eat? There is I do out there regarding Monsanto's deadly weed killer, Roundup, finding its' way into the food chain, particularly in Cheerios. ok this is what i know about all of these and how safe they are: Please answer ASAP because I don't want to harm him. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Vitacraft treats are highly unhealthy for any pet. Aside from being poisonous, mild exposure is a proven carcinogen. You might want to check out this list of chinchilla treats. Cooper and his younger brother Chaos came to us from the Vancouver SPCA when one of the vets taking care of Scooter at the Vancouver pet ER noticed how far I go to take care of our babies. And Rachael is 100% correct, this article is complete bullshit. He had the sniffles and was dead a few hours later. I hope your fur baby does better soon. J, some of what you say is accurate, particularly the part about the digestive system, but that has been posted before as has the hay part. chinchillas. This can lead to a, variety of health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. The reason, aside from sugar is the high starch content. Shame something they love so much can cause such problems for them. It is small for now but I hope it becomes a place for us to easily exchange ideas and experiences without the ego. I would not rely on everything in the non poisonous list as being non poisonous as I believe Eucaliptus is (Except to sloths) and California Poppy's do have trace amounts of opium in their latex. These herbs can be offered several times a week in small amounts (1 teaspoon). We buy ours from Walmart and our sure to check the ingredients. I use water filtered through a fridge that I carefully maintain. Your best bet is to feed your chinchillas a treat that is known to be OK. Whatever treat you go with, we recommend moderate amounts. I have heard about Cheereo's before, but with all the Monsanto stuff out there, I, personally, shy away from commercially processed human food. there is a reason they sweeten them with molasses, beyond binding. Fruits aren't recommended for your chin because of the possibility of diarrhea. 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. As for treats my chinchilla loves cheerios! I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these treats, or if this was just an unfortunate coincidence. I love him to death and sometimes I wake up when he's loose at night and I find him on my face sniffing or lightly nibbling my ear; never biting :) I love him to death; he's only maybe a year old now, and I wanna give him a great life. You need to give them a varied diet. as a treat coconut husk ***********. Ive noticed certain seeds seem to require more back of mouth chewing as they are too small to be broken up by incisors and too hard to be simply gummed. i enjoy every minute with them and have two different personalities and loving it!! So now I have two water bottles and a small bowl. Im worried about my little guy. FYI, he went in for a severe sinus infection which eventually took his life. Also, as far as the "quality" of oxbow pellets goes, they use Alfalfa in them. Not sure but I don't plan to give mine wet corn. If you have anymore questions feel free! Simple pure pellets, wood toys, timothy hay and a raisin a day if you really want to spoil them. in pellets won't kill a chinchilla the same way it would as say getting run over by a truck, but it creates other health issues shortening their lifespan. I need to check out the nutritional content, but they just love Fennagreek seeds. As for which we prefer, it'd have to be a bottle because the water will stay cleaner as there is no way for fur, dust, food bits, or anything else to get in to the bottle. Safe Vegetables. Provide your pet with chinchilla pellets and timothy hay everyday. I immediately took her to the vet, the vet said to monitor her for the next few days, and if there were any changes in her health to bring her back in. They do chew it a lot, as it does take time to break down. The white seeds has a high fat content. you guys are way to sensitive about your chinchillas! Then you can use the same Apple and not waste any. How do they survive in the wild they forage. [1] Try using an already-opened shell half to pry open a new pistachio. what can i feed it as a treat that i can get from my kitchen or outside? You should probably tell that to my 15 year old chinchilla Chewbacca, he gets dried fruit, seeds, and dried peas and carrots along with his hay and pellets. Chinchillas are small rodents that are native to South America. Yes, in limited quantities. Like I said in an earlier post, Aquarius is about 15 years old and aside from a recent recovered bout with barnyard bum combined with her monthly visitor, she is fully energetic and is beyond intelligent. Fruit, veggies, and seeds, etc. no.. chinchillas are rodents just as rabbits ect. He really likes hay I found some really nice freeze dried apples, pears and banana's at Costco. they can handle things that you might not think they can hadle. I know that things happen, but there is a ton of information available that is good and helpful that can prevent accidents and injuries. Antioxidants help to protect cells from damage. I'm so worried about them developing malaclusions. Their stomach gets hard and they no longer pass healthy feces, in some cases, bowel movement stops completely. Chinchillas are herbivores and their diet consists mostly of hay, fresh vegetables, and pellets. Do you think this is a bad idea? It's a myth. While crackers may not be the healthiest snack for a horse, they can certainly eat them without any problems. I wrote the company that sells ten (notthe manufacturer as this crap was made in china, and told them off. just lay off guys! Don't give your chinchillas nuts, sweetened treats, fruits or vegetables. Most vegetables provide too much water causing diarrhea. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. So my dad bought me a Kaytee food bag. Shredded wheat without the sugar coating is fine. Water can help when your chinchilla is too hot. Proper pellets (NOT RABBIT those have introduced hormones that rabbits need while chins, pigs, do not!) Pistachios are basically all fat and they contain phytates making the minerals in them less accessible to your chinchillas body. Most of the information out there is from fur farmers, who are not concerned about teeth and lifespan and the rest is from pet food companies who love to push their brand of extruded mystery ingredients which do nothing for tooth health. 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. I'm not against pellet being included in a chinchillas' diet. Some people wont do this. I'm giving them a sand bath every other day and I am keeping my lounge to the recommended temperatures. But why are we as humans being told corn puffs and of all things, caramel corn is healthy. When fed in moderation, they can be a healthy and nutritious part of a chinchillas diet. I guess he doesn't like the pellets. But they do still contain some level of phosphorus, acid, sugar and calcium. It was tough in the beginning but I gave him the attention he needed. then your chinchilla will have nothing. PLEASE DELETE THIS INFO!! People are following the guidelines they are presented with! Main concerns to be aware of with chinchilla health is closely observing their teeth, coat, and stool. I just wanted to let people know I am now raising my second chin. If their teeth gets too long, they cant eat and will die. Just try to avoid high fat, sugary, salty, and high carbohydrates in your chins diet. I may incorporate some things you suggested as well into my chins diet. I personally have seen chinchillas who have lived to be 20+ years old, they were never feed junk, just quality hay and pellets. They really do not like the cleaning process when their privates get caked in poop (High risk of UTC if not kept clean). Dried fruits are also not healthy or needed. I am not slamming oxbow pellets because of that, I am slamming ALL brands of pellets as a product designed purely for lazy pet owners. Try to stay with chinchilla pellets, alfalfa hay and maybe once in a while some dried banana chips. They also don't contain enough fiber or carbohydrate for your chinchilla's gut . But I'm a little worried about all these conflicting answers ref food and treats. I have already lost 1 chin to tooth issues therefor I keep a very close eye on their weights. Also is it ok to feed them lettuce? I didn't give him a lot. You can also give them small pieces of fresh fruit or fresh lettuce and carrots. I think you're safe ;). He nibbled a hole through it and pulled out one of the blossoms. I had the same issue. Your chinchilla should always have access to its food and hay. Are acorns o.k for my chinchilla to eat? I've done a ton of research (literally hours on hours on hours) but there's so much conflicting info that im scared im still going to give them something thats going to hurt them. Bran Flakes Cereal: im guessing unfrosted? Oxbow Essentials Deluxe Chinchilla Food. That's funny :) Nuts are generally bad because of the oil content. Riven, im sorry but you dont know as much as you say. Please keep in mind that most fruits such as apples and bananas have sugar in them. Use bottled water. Will it kill them to eat them? Your comment is more of an adhomonym, than anything worthwhile. Chins also, need safe wood to chew on to keep the teeth normal. Fruits have natural sugar that isn't quite the same as regular sugar. Mint leaves are also popular. I hate to harm any animal. Chinchillas should not be an impulse buy at a pet store. Also I cannot recommend timothy hay enough and it has made such a difference to our chinchillas. Avocados are unsafe for chinchilla's, well at least their pits are. Not honey nut cheerios! An elbow noodle is pure sugar; it's starch, which is pure glucose. Trying not to be negative or insulting, ummmm, professionals with a lot more experience with chincillas and a deep knowledge of their complex digestive system say corn is bad. I don't know why any pet owner wouldn't want their pets to have a long and healthy life, but a lot of times I find instead of learning how to do that, or even considering it they just get offensive. The honey nut cheerios have too high of sugar and fat content. Be sure to check the ingredients label on mixed treats - and check their smell for the distinct cinnamon odor. I already harvest my own apple, pear and blackberry branches. 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).
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