Betti is a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree in Nursing Education from San Jose State University. Also a Vietnam-era veteran , Betti has worked in nearly every aspect of nursing. Roxanne is a former Registered Nursed who currently works as the office manager for a gastroenerology group. She uses her nursing skills to help in caring for sick chinchillas and works closely with a veterinary dentist specializing in caring for tooth problems. If so, just click on the button - and if they are of a general nature, they'll be posted in our Ask the Experts column.
Chinchillas are small furry animals, between a guinea pig and rabbit in size.
Their body fur is very soft, hence their use in the fur industry. Their tail has wiry fur and is somewhat shorter than the rest of their body. The common color is gray, but colors range from white to black, including beige. Your best bet is another chinchilla owner, one who breeds them as pets. Some pet stores sell them, but make sure they are well cared-for, healthy and friendly.