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Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has pet health insurance for their chinchilla? I was looking into it and I am not sure what is legit and what isn't, and what would be best for Rio. He was an accident prone baby, but hasn't hurt himself in quite awhile, but more importantly, I am very...

I have been debating adopting/rescuing a companion for Rio, he is a two year old light ebony chinchilla. He gets really lonely and bored at times. I play with him and let him run around the room every day and he has tons of toys, but he still seems bored. Here is the problem though: I'm not sure...

The other day I was so worried, I thought Rio had escaped from his cage. I finally found him after five minutes of panic napping on top his hammock. He didn't seem to ever use it, I bought it for him months ago and I've only seen him use it once or twice. Even though he isn't using it the way...

My name is Jaz and I am the proud mother/owner of a two year old chin, Rio. This little guy is my world. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or just to chat. I am so excited to join this community of chinchilla owners!! :dance3:

My chinchilla finds the need to hump everything, his bed, my arm, etc. He does this multiple times a day/week. He also spends massive amounts of time "cleaning for fur rings" on his genitalia, while it is possible that he is just cleaning himself, he does it so often throughout the day that it...

There is a vet in Altoona PA, Dr. Yeager that treats Chinchillas and other exotic pets at Lakemont Veterinary Clinic. She is very caring and helpful, she treats Rio as if he is her own chinchilla when I bring him in for checkups. When he hurt his paw she typed up very detailed instructions and...

Hello all, I need advice, help, or anything you can give me really. Rio is about two years old now and I have had this problem since I rescued him when he was about 8 months old. He is very antagonistic to anyone and anything other than me. He is extremely attached to me and hates anything and...