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Female chinchillas are larger and heavier than males. During estrus, they are sometimes more aggressive. Males are 30% smaller than females and are called bucks. Both genders like to have cage mates.

Fully grown chinchillas measure 9 to 15 inches. They have dense, soft fur. Chinchillas need the company of their owners and other chinchillas so you must not house them alone.

A chinchilla’s normal body temperature range is from 98-100°F. If a chinchilla gets too hot, he’ll die of heat stroke. Extreme cold can lead to hypothermia, which is equally dangerous.

Only a veterinarian should ever shave a chinchilla’s fur. Chinchilla owners should never shave their pets as their skin is very sensitive and prone to dryness and infections.

If a chinchilla is hairless, it is the result of a genetic mutation. Illnesses, stress, and threatening behavior from predators can make a chinchilla suffer from bald patches and irritations on its skin.

Chinchillas suffer from fur loss because of fur slips, excessive grooming, and illnesses. Carefully handling your pet, good husbandry, and giving it regular access to a dust bath can help prevent these problems.

The most common chinchilla eye problems are conjunctivitis, cataracts, watery eyes, and ulcers. If your pet has swollen, red, watery, cloudy, or closed eyes, take it to the vet immediately.

Potty train your chinchilla by observing where it urinates and putting a litter tray in that spot. Do not change the litter in the box often while your pet is in training.

Chinchillas usually make a pee spot where they do their business; it could be anywhere in the cage. A clean cage and taming can help prevent most of these behaviors.

Chinchillas grind their teeth due to a range of factors. Excessive teeth grinding leads to dental problems for chinchillas, including misalignment, dental pain, and difficulty eating.

There are two main types of chinchillas: short-tailed chinchillas and long-tailed chinchillas. In terms of chinchilla colors, there are 30 different types.

Dental diseases, gastrointestinal problems, and respiratory issues are the main health concerns for chinchillas. They can also suffer from urinary tract infections, skin issues, and fertility troubles.

Chinchillas bark when they’re upset, freaked out, or angry. Male chinchillas bark before getting into a fight. Some chins will bark when in pain.

Short and long-tailed chinchillas may soon have to face extinction. The constant fur poaching, habitat loss, and illegal hunting are all endangering the chinchilla.

Chinchillas are considered hypoallergenic because although they produce dander, they do so in much smaller quantities than other furry animals.

Chinchillas are crepuscular animals and are most active at dusk and dawn. They sleep during the day for about 10 to 12 hours with their ears curled downwards. Some chinchillas sleep on their side, some on all fours, and others on their backs.

Chinchillas must not get wet because their dense fur locks onto moisture and is hard to dry. Wet fur can make your chinchilla feel cold and could result in fungal infections.

Move your chinchilla to a temporary dig. Remove waste and disinfect the cage with a chinchilla-safe cleaner. For a stink-free and bacteria-less home, spot-clean daily, partial-clean weekly, and deep-clean monthly.