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<\/figure>\nFibre and a species-specific diet<\/h2>\n
Chinchillas are herbivores, active towards evening, sensitive to heat and different from guinea pigs and rabbits. Keep good-quality grass hay available at all times, with a measured portion of complete chinchilla pellets and clean water. Avoid seeds, nuts and sugary treats, including routine dried-fruit treats. Make dietary changes gradually and seek advice before adding fresh foods or supplements.<\/p>\n
A cool, safe space<\/h2>\n
Provide spacious, ventilated housing with hides and solid platforms arranged to limit falls. Protect cables and anything that may be chewed. Keep the room cool and dry, away from direct sun. Plan cooling before summer heat arrives: a tile or an insulated cold bottle cannot replace safe room conditions. Do not wait for weakness before checking the temperature.<\/p>\n
Coat, companionship and handling<\/h2>\n
Offer brief baths in chinchilla dust, removing the container afterwards or when soiled. Avoid builders\u2019 sand, perfumes and routine water baths. Check damp areas, the drinker and feet daily. Companions need to be compatible, introduced gradually and prevented from breeding. Respect daytime rest, and provide safe chewing and supervised exercise. Support the body close to the floor: grabbing or pulling the fur can cause fur slip.<\/p>\n
Appetite, teeth and emergencies<\/h2>\n
Record weight and monitor food intake and droppings. Poor appetite, fewer droppings, drooling, weight loss or a wet chin need early veterinary advice. Normal-looking incisors do not rule out cheek-tooth disease, and further tests may be necessary. Heat accompanied by weakness or abnormal breathing is an emergency.<\/p>\n
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