Just like us, our pets can experience stress. As their caretakers (and friends!), it’s our job to try to make their lives as stress-free as possible! Read on to find out how you can recognize small pet stress and how to help.Causes of stressFor small pets, there are lots of potential causes of stress! Some … Continue Reading
Like every other small pet, Chinchillas thrive on routines. To ensure your chinchilla’s optimal health, establish a regular pattern for feeding, playtime, and all other chinchilla-related activities. Why is this so important? Because sometimes, Chinchilla fur chewing happens as a result of stress. So, What Is Chinchilla Fur Chewing, And Why Does It Happen? Fur … Continue Reading
You might have a lot on your mind when you bring your pet to your veterinarian, whether the visit is a routine wellness visit or you think something might be wrong. Below are some questions to ask your veterinarian that you may want to write down and bring with you to your visit. What is … Continue Reading
One of the number one rules of chinchilla parenthood is to keep your chinchilla dry. Why can’t chinchillas get wet? Their fur is so dense that it makes it difficult for them to dry out. Moisture gets trapped on their skin which can lead to fungal infections. Chinchillas have 60-70 hairs sprouting from each hair … Continue Reading
The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters (the tubes that go from the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (the tube from the bladder that urine comes out of). Small mammals can have issues with all parts, but here I’m going to talk about the most common urinary system problems, what … Continue Reading
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