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Chinchilla advice

Free, expert advice on caring for chinchillas

Like many other rodents, chinchillas thrive in the company of furry friends. Discover more about caring for chinchillas in our advice articles, below.

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Thinking about adopting chinchillas?

These beautiful animals can make wonderful pets if they’re socialised well. But, as a crepuscular species, they’re more active at dusk and dawn. So, think carefully before adopting them as their activity patterns may not suit everyone. We’ve got plenty of advice to help you decide on whether chinchillas are the right pet for you.

Top chinchilla advice

There’s lots to discover on our website about keeping your chinchillas happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…

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Chinchillas can live for between 12 and 20 years – and during their lives they may suffer a few health concerns.
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Our chinchilla care guide

Chinchilla care advice from our experts! Discover everything you need to know about looking after chinchillas, including the best diet, housing setup, health advice and enrichment tips.

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Chinchillas can live for between 12 and 20 years – and during their lives they may suffer a few health concerns.

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