Hold her gently, close to your body. Rough handling can cause hair loss. Note that chinchillas may urinate when annoyed or nervous. Provide chew toys for her such as wooden blocks and other items designed for chinchillas. Poor nutrition, boredom and hot temperatures can lead to serious medical problems.
Some chinchillas can develop health problems due to an over-growth of molars.
Regular veterinary checkups are essential. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .