Tagged With Chinchillas

Bunnies vs Rabbits: What's the Difference?

24 May 2024

Important physical, behavioral, and cultural distinctions between bunnies (also known as domesticated rabbits) and wild rabbits and hares.

An older Siamese cat lounging on a plush cushion, with a slightly coarse coat and lean body indicating its advanced age

How to Tell a Cat's Age: Decoding Physical and Behavioral Signs

22 May 2024

Physical and behavioral signs such as teeth, fur, muscle mass, and behavior can be used to estimate a cat's age.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat looking back at its hindquarters

Are Guinea Pigs Born With Tails? The Answer May Surprise You

11 May 2024

Guinea pigs do not have a tail but do have tail vertebrae that are attached to the pelvis.

Close-up of a brown and white rat sniffing the air, with a focus on its internal organs

Do Rats Fart? The Science Behind Rodent Flatulence

10 May 2024

Rats fart because of the way their gut microbiome breaks down the complex carbohydrates in their high-fiber diet, leading to the production of gases like hydrogen and methane.

Brown and white checkered giant rabbit nibbling on a slice of pear on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Eat Pears? A Nutritional Guide

21 April 2024

Rabbits can have pears as a treat, but they should be given in moderation and the seeds and core should be taken out.

A chinchilla with a thick, soft grey coat sitting next to a carrot on a wooden surface

Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? A Dietitian's Guide

14 April 2024

Chinchillas can have carrots, but they should only be given in moderation because of their high sugar levels.

Guinea pig with cream-colored coat sniffing curiously at an orange peel on the floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Orange Peels? A Look at Safe Snacks

8 April 2024

Orange peels are not safe for guinea pigs because they are hard to digest and do not offer any nutritional benefits.

Close-up of a curious-looking brown and white fancy rat peering out from a pile of crumbled cheddar cheese

Can Rats Have Cheese? The Truth About This Popular Myth

6 April 2024

Rats can have cheese as an occasional treat, but it should be given in small amounts because of their lactose intolerance and the fact that they can easily become overweight on high-fat foods.

Detailed photograph of a rare male calico cat with a distinctive tricolor coat of orange, white, and black, sitting upright with an alert expression

The Genetics of Male Calico Cats: An Anomaly of Science

22 March 2024

Male calico cats are very rare because of the genetic conditions that dictate their three colors.

Grey chinchilla in a stress-reducing habitat gently sniffing a human hand

Do Chinchillas Bite? Understanding Their Behavior and Prevention Tips

8 March 2024

This article discusses chinchilla bites: why they happen, how to avoid them, and how socialization, training, and health can help lower the number of bites.

Fluffy grey chinchilla self-grooming inside a clean cage with wood shavings

Do Chinchillas Smell? Uncovering the Truth About Their Scent

2 March 2024

Learn all about chinchilla smell: how grooming, diet, health, and living conditions can help you keep your pet odor-free.

Chinchilla curiously sniffing a pile of sunflower seeds in a natural setting

Can Chinchillas Eat Sunflower Seeds? A Nutritional Guide

20 January 2024

Nutritional impacts of sunflower seeds on chinchillas, moderation guidelines, and appropriate high-fiber, low-fat dietary practices for their health.