Exotic Pets : How to Take Care of a Chinchilla

When caring for a chinchilla, remember that they are crepuscular, which means that they are more active in the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. Base a chinchilla’s diet around grasses and hay with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:12


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4 Responses to “Exotic Pets : How to Take Care of a Chinchilla”

  1. vikkime434 July 3rd, 2009, 8:37 am

    this dude is a …
    this dude is a fraud. don’t listen to him. the need a solid but not wired. their feet with get hurt.

  2. Jmoog July 3rd, 2009, 8:37 am

    Pine shavings …
    Pine shavings should not be used for the bedding. Use aspen or Carefresh bedding instead.

  3. lonsbury9 July 3rd, 2009, 8:37 am

    thanks this might …
    thanks this might just let me get one

  4. yeah075 July 3rd, 2009, 8:37 am

    wire bottom; you …
    wire bottom; you forgot to add that they need a solid flooring being that if you don’t allow their feeting to rest off the wire , they will most likely get bumble foot.

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