The Chinchilla cat breed requires daily grooming to keep its long flowing coat free from mats and knots. Failure to keep the coat tangle free can lead to the cat having to be clipped all over and the coat allowed to regrow. These areas need to be cleaned daily to avoid staining. Chinchilla cat's eyes tend to run and the corner of the eye and side of the nose will need regular cleaning. The bottom area and underside of the tail is prone to becoming soiled with faeces and care needs to be taken to keep this area scrupulously clean to avoid staining and uncomfortable lumps. As with all cats, regular vaccination and parasite control is recommended.