The Chinchilla Handbook
These small mammals, known for their soft, beautiful fur are native to South America. Here is authoritative information on chinchilla traits and behavior, health, housing, feeding, breeding, and general care. Barron's popular line of Pet Handbooks resembles the Pet Owner's Manuals series, but are larger—more pages, more photos and line illustrations, and more detailed advice and information. Pet owners and soon-to-be owners will find reliable information from breeders, veterinarians, and pet...
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(back cover) The Information You Need to Raise Healthy and Contented Chinchillas Facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you all you need to know about Acquiring Housing Feeding Health Care Breeding and much more Filled with color photos and instructive line illustrations
1The Charming Chinchilla1Chinchilla Names and Places1A Remarkable Rodent72Is a Chinchilla the Right Pet for You?17An "Exotic" Pet17No Two Alike!19Aaachooo! Tips for the Allergy Prone23Children and Chinchillas253Choosing the Perfect Chinchilla27Where to Find a Chinchilla27Choosing a Healthy Chinchilla30How Many Chinchillas to Keep?33A Long-term Commitment35Coat Color35Chinchilla Charisma354Housing37Natural Habitat37Housing Considerations38Environmental Considerations43Inside the Cage44Selecting the Perfect Spot525Feeding Your Chinchilla53Strictly Vegetarian53What to Feed54How Much to Feed57Hay59Supplements60Feeders and Hayracks63Harmful Foods64Water646Your Chinchilla Comes Home67Selecting a Veterinarian67Preparing for the Trip Home69The Great Escape: Preventing Chinchilla Casualties70Capturing Your Chinchilla72How to Hold and Restrain a Chinchilla74The Congenial Chinchilla757Understanding Your Chinchilla77The Social Chinchilla77Chinchilla Behavior78Chinchilla Communication80Elimination Behaviors83Housebreaking838Chinchilla Health Care85Prevention85If Your Chinchilla Is Sick85How You Can Help88Health Problems90First Aid Supplies116Zoonotic Diseases117When Is Surgery Necessary?117Should Your Chinchilla Be Neutered?117Grooming118The Senior Chinchilla119Euthanasia: The Hardest Decision of All1209Raising Chinchillas123Reasons for Raising Chinchillas123Chinchilla Reproduction124Breeding Methods and Housing127Reproductive Cycle128Parental Care132Growth and Survival134Imprinting and Taming135Sexing the Kits135Raising the Babies136Reproductive Problems13810The Chinchilla Connoisseur143Know Your Colors143Traveling with Your Chinchilla146You Be the Judge!147The Magic Continues149Useful Addresses and Literature150Index152
