If a chinchilla has been handled since its youth, it will be more receptive to socialization with other humans. But there is always that chance that a pet chinchilla will develop anti-social habits if it has experienced something negative with humans or has not had the opportunity to interact a lot with them. Below are just some of the undesirable behaviors that chinchillas might exhibit:
Spraying Urine
●Urine spraying is a behavior that female chinchillas exhibit if there is remaining energy left unspent. They are very accurate, so much so that with the urine spray, they can hit their intended target, such as a human perhaps or some other object, several feet away. Urine spraying is a habit that chinchillas exhibit when they become stressed or if they feel that they or their group is under threat.
Biting
●Interestingly, with pet chinchillas, biting is a way of displaying acceptance or affection to their human companions. However, if they become stressed, afraid, or nervous, they can bite quite hard.
If you have concerns about your pet’s behavior, contact your vet clinic Fort Collins, CO.
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