Chinchilla

Caring for your Chinchilla

A chinchilla is by nature a timid creature, but with plenty of gentle handling yours will make a wonderful, lively and inquisitive pet.

To stay happy and healthy, your chinchilla must have proper handling, housing and food. You'll find the best way to provide all three in the following care pages so your pet can live a long and rewarding life - which can last between ten and fifteen years.

If you prefer you can download a care guide.

Pet Advisor

Find & review your nearest pet service/organisation.

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Rescue

We help rescue centres and you to re-home pets.

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Which Excel food is right for my chinchilla?

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