Ask the Vet about Small Animal Enrichment
by Dr. Kristin Valdez Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital In addition to spending time with your pet and socializing him or her, did you know that small animal enrichment is vital to your pet’s well-being [...]
Small Mammal Pets
"Animals are such agreeable friends ― they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." — George Eliot, Author ↓ Our Small Mammals ↓ Fun [...]
Ask the Vet … about Adopting Chinchillas
You asked: What should I know about adopting a chinchilla? Answer: Chinchillas are social. We highly recommend the book Behavior of Exotic Pets by Valarie V. Tynes as a way to begin to understand any [...]
Chinchillas
Are pet chinchilla owners happier? It could just be true. Look at these faces.
FAQ: Small Animals and Chewing
Why does my small animal need something to chew on? Many small animals have special teeth (called open-rooted teeth) that grow continuously. Some pets with teeth that never stop growing include: all [...]
The Simply Irresistible Chinchilla
Seriously cute and unbelievably soft, chinchillas look something like a bunny crossed with a mouse, with a squirrel-like tail thrown in just for fun. Chinchillas are typically gray, white or black and grow to be about [...]
