Chinchilla are rodents from the mountain ranges of South America. It gained popularity in the 1960s as a house pet. Today, many families are adopting chinchilla because of their unique characteristics and features. If you want to own a chinchilla, you have to remember a few things in order to keep this pet healthy and strong. Here are the following considerations to keep in mind.

Place your pet chinchilla in a wide cage. The cage must be cleaned to get rid of any harmful bacteria that can cause sickness to your pet. Chinchilla urinate in the same spot so change the food and water daily to keep the whole environment and the pet clean. Remove also its droppings daily to avoid infection from spreading out.

Put a soft cloth or foam inside the cage. You can also place wood that is not painted with any chemicals for a stable bed. A cage with wire mesh floor is excellent for easier cleaning. Just make sure that it's reliable and safe to use.

Chinchilla can't survive extreme heat. Provide proper ventilation if the temperature is starting to get high to keep the pet cool and comfortable. Find a place where there is enough fresh air. Allow the pet to adjust to the environment too.

Chinchilla have sensitive digestive systems. It can't eat different kinds of food especially those that contain high sugar. To make sure that you are giving unprocessed and natural foods, buy them inside pet stores or to a reliable online pet shop. Provide your pet enough water to prevent any dehydration from happening. Place the water in a bowl or a bottle and attach this to the side of the cage.

A chinchilla cage should be safe from any hole that might catch its legs. Make your chinchilla happy. To do this, free your pet out from the cage once a week. Just make sure that the area is clean and safe. Keep all electrical wires to their proper places and throw all poisonous foods that might attract the senses of your pet.

A chinchilla is a very playful and energetic pet so give it time to play. To do this, provide the cage with an exercise wheel for it to move and run. This will stretch your pet's legs and will improve its health. If you want to carry your pet around the room, secure its body with both of your hands.