A pet chinchilla will need a big enclosure for comfort. Cages often labeled as a “chinchilla cage” found for sale in pet supply stores are usually so small that a mature chinchilla is not able to comfortably move around.
Like all pets, chinchillas will of course require a food bowl and a water source. The food bowl has to have enough weight to support the animal because they tend to sit on top of the bowl’s edge when eating. Therefore, the food bowl must be strong enough to properly support your chinchilla’s body weight or clipped into something that does not tip over and spill food. There are chinchilla enclosures that have a built-in hole in their frames where you can slide in a food bowl. They are practical designs because you can clean the food bowl and change the food without the necessity of having to open the door of the cage every time.
The water bottle usually also used for pet mice can be a good option because these “gravity” bottles are designed to resist leaking. The bottle has to be cleaned and the water has to be replaced daily to avoid bacteria from building up inside the straw. It is not recommended to offer your pet tap water because it may contain chemicals that may be hazardous to your chinchilla’s health. To get by this, try cooling tap water in a bottle first.
Your veterinarian Fort Collins, CO is a valuable resource when it comes to your pet’s health and needs.
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