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82. Programs For Chinchilla Breedes, Merchants, Pet Stores, & Shelters Chinchilla Ca Our pet Store Program is to help supply pet stores with chinchilla care information for both their employees and their customers. http://www.chinchillaclub.com/programs.shtml

About Us Club Services Shopping Chinchilla Information ... Your Page Search our Services: This site is for sale. Click here for more info Members Log-In Affiliates Log-In Chinchilla Gift Store Visit the store Product Reviews Chinchilla Product Reviews Newsletter Receive our weekly newsletter including Shelter Watch- Join Leave Free WebSite Let us host your Chinchilla website FREE! Learn more here Club Programs Breeder Affiliate Program Merchant Affiliate Program Pet Store Program Shelter Program ... Chinchilla Club Flyer Please help us spead the word about our Club. Breeder Affiliate Program Our Club will now be offering a Program for all of our members who breed chinchillas. You can now become a Breeder Affiliate of the Chinchilla Club. This new program will give you a special Member Code. For example when I owned Huggable Pets Chinchillas mine might have been HPC 538 You can then give away a 1 year membership to the Chinchilla Club with every chinchilla that you sell. You can print out a certificate to fill out and give to each of your customers containing your special Member Code. Your customers can then mail in the form to get their free basic membership. This way you know that they will be getting the best possible information and community support as well as access to stores that sell good quality feed and supplies. It may also help you to keep in touch with your customers.

83. Cheeky Chinchillas As Pets Information on all aspects of caring for pet chinchillas, including pictures, videos, sounds that chinchillas make and many more things to see and do. http://www.cheekychinchillas.com/

The Challenge Challenge 14 COMPETITION Frequently Asked Questions Shop Open ... Click here I'm A Chinchilla... Get Me Out Of Here Cheeky Chinchillas as Pets Welcome to Cheeky Chinchillas. This site endeavours to provide an informative guide in caring for pet chinchillas with pages on feeding, general care, equipment, health, breeding and plenty of photographs and videos. The care and feeding of your pet chinchilla is very important. There are also fun things to see and do such as jigsaws, games, screen savers, wallpapers, puzzles and lots more. Why not send a chinchilla greeting card, cut-out the pet shop in the children's section or take The Challenge which helps to raise funds for rescue organisations. See pictures and videos of a baby chinchilla from 1 day old to 3 months old and there is always a competition running with chinchilla prizes to be won. I hope you will enjoy your visit and call again soon to see what is new. To navigate this site, please use the drop down menu above, side menu and links below. Chinnie Cha Cha Band - 'Chinmania' Cheeky Chinchillas Newsletter Subscribe Unsubscribe To read more about the Newsletter, please

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85. Chincare.com/ Home translation work on a chinchilla care book; educating pet chinchilla If you are the webmaster of a pet chinchilla care site, we invite you to take any http://www.chincare.com/

this and largest chin care sites database on www/ ALL*STAR sites sites make a difference: confronting cruelty change by choice SITE NEWS, 9/ 09/ 05 SEE , "BEFORE YOU BUY" ADDED: PLEASE NOTE, BEFORE YOU BUY! RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIN PARENTHOOD COMPETENCY RVW (.doc) Chinchillas may look like a huggable lap pet but MOST will NOT sit still to be cuddled and held. Especially young chins, their energy level and attention span is comparable to that of a small child. The majority of IPCR rescue/ re-homing cases come about as a result of this misconception! Don't make the initial investment unless you have acknowledged the following and are absolutely positive you will devote a chinchilla lifetime of time, affection, energy and expense: average chin life expectancy is 10-15 years, they can live to 20+ years.

86. Chinchilla, Dog Breed Info Center®, Non-Canine Pets, Pet, Pets, Chinchillas, Ch chinchillas do not make good pets for anyone who has allergies to animal fur or chinchillas (Complete pet Owner s Manuals) Breeding and Caring for http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/petchinchilla.htm

ChoiceShirts Printed Dog Breed T-Shirts Home All Breeds Search Categories ... Classifieds Doggie Store Dog T-Shirts (+rare breed) Photo Shirts 2005 Dog Calendars Specialty Items ... Chinchillas for Sale Chinchillas (lanigera) Find a Breeder Get Listed Type The Chinchilla is in the Mammal family (Mammalia). They are Rodents (Rodentia), and their family is called the Chinchillidae (Chinchillas and Visachas). Temperament Size About the size of a small rabbit Height: 12 inches (30cm.) Weight: 1.3-4 pounds (0.6 - 1.8 kg.) The female is usually larger than the male. Housing Chinchillas must be kept in a wire cage, or it will chew its way out. Be sure the wire is not painted or coated with plastic or the Chin will ingest this coating. The wire mesh should have spaces no larger than 1-2 inches (2.6-5.1 cm.) apart, - 1 inch (1.3-2.6 cm.) if you are breeding. Some cages have wire mess bottoms with pull out trays which make cleaning the cage easier. If you have a cage with a mesh shelf, be sure the spaces between the mesh are no more than inch (1.3 cm.) apart to avoid leg injuries. The chins cage should be big enough to allow him to get adequate exercise. They enjoy running around and playing and the cage has to be large enough for this, especially if you do not allow your chin much time outside of its cage. A chinchilla who does not get to run and play will be an unhappy chin. It is important to monitor the temperature where your chin cage is being kept. In the winter months it should be kept in a draft free spot. The ideal temperature for a Chinchilla is between 65-75° F (18-24

87. Sugar Glider And Prairie Dog Books This book provides all of the basics for raising a pet chinchilla. Includes introduction, breeding and health care. 65 pages TFH. http://www.exoticnutrition.com/BOOKS.htm

E xotic N utrition Pet Company HOME CUSTOMER SERVICE VIEW CART The trusted source for exotic mammal products worldwide. BOOK DEPARTMENT Go to... Sugar Glider Department Chinchilla Department Prairie Dog Department Hedgehog Department Skunk Department Degu Department Monkey Department Squirrel Department Reptile Department Anachrid Department Featured Sections... Cages Treats Chew Toys Exercise Wheels ... Arachnid Department BARRONS SUGAR GLIDER BOOK (Click on picture for larger view) These furry marsupials, native to Australia and New Guinea, are becoming increasingly popular among pet owners and animal hobbyists around the world. This profusely illustrated manual gives vital information and advice on caging, feeding, maintaining a proper environment, health care, and breeding. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1997 Barrons Sugar Glider Book $8.79 CRITTERS USA MAGAZINE 2006 ANNUAL (Click on picture for larger view) Critters USA Magazine 2006 $6.95 CRITTERS USA MAGAZINE 2005 ANNUAL (Click on picture for larger view) Critters USA Magazine 2005 $5.95

88. Chins Singapore - FAQs They are Park Chinchilla, pet Kingdom and Top Breed. See below for addresses. pet care Centre Clinic 4 Waringin Park Sin Chuan Garden Tel 4485835 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/3662/faqs.htm

Chins Singapore Frequently Asked Questions No part of this website is to be reproduced in any form without permission. Have comments, questions or feedback? me. Sign My Guestbook View My Guestbook Number of Visitors since 4th March 1998 LE FastCounter Frequently Asked Questions I hope the following will be able to provide the answers to your questions. Should you have any questions which are not answered, you may direct them to me. I will try to answer them to the best of my knowledge and experience. What is a Chinchilla? How intelligent are they? Where can I get a Chinchilla? Can my chinchilla be trained? ... How to tell if my chinchilla is pregnant? What is a Chinchilla? Chinchillas are small furry animals, having a size between a guinea pig and a rabbit. Their body fur is very soft, hence their use in the fur industry. They are not bred as pets only you know! Their tail has wiry fur and is somewhat shorter than the rest of their body. Their common colour is grey, but colours range from white to black, including beige. Go to Top Where can I get a Chinchilla?

89. All About Pets, The National Pet Care Information Service From The Blue Cross An The pet care information available from All About pets is provided by The Blue The pet care leaflets can either be downloaded from this site or can be http://www.allaboutpets.org.uk/start.html

As temperatures soar click here for the Blue Cross Summer Survival Guide for pets All About Pets - Free pet care information The pet care information available from All About Pets is provided by The Blue Cross order form Expert pet advice There are many misconceptions surrounding health care for pets, which is why a reliable source of expert pet advice is so vital. Incorrect thinking about what is good for a pet is rife, but through education and information, this can easily be improved. Free pet care information The free pet care information on this site is always available and easy to download. The site is split into four sections to make identifying the appropriate expert pet care information easier. Dog care Cat care Horse care Small pet care Small pet care offers expert pet advice on caring for hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, mice and rabbits. The free pet care information on this site is available in the form of PDF documents that can be viewed with Site map

90. Chinchilla Breeder Ohio Professional pet chinchilla breeder. Works with most color mutations. Cages, supplies, Kline Chinchilla pellets, hay, dust, care information and color http://www.sewardbreeders.com/

SEWARD BREEDERS OHIO PET CHINCHILLA APPOINTMENTS ONLY WE ARE LOCATED IN GENEVA, OHIO ALONG LAKE ERIE ABOUT MILES EAST OF CLEVELAND ABOUT SEWARD BREEDERS *WE ALWAYS HAVE BABY CHINCHILLAS AVAILABLE *ALL ANIMALS ARE HANDLED DAILY FROM THE DAY OF BIRTH *WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR FRIENDLY HAPPY PET CHINCHILLAS *WE ARE EXPERIENCED EXPERTS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -SINCE 1993 *WE ARE OHIO'S DISTRIBUTOR OF THE KLINE SPECIAL CHINCHILLA DIET *WE ARE SUPPLIERS OF HIDDEN VALLEY HAY FROM WYOMING, *CAGES, TOYS, VITAMINS, BOOKS, CARE ASSISTANCE AND MORE *WE SHIP MOST ALL PRODUCTS BUT *WE WILL NOT SHIP OUR HAPPY LITTLE CHINCHILLAS *WE ARE LICENSED AND REGISTERED PET CHINCHILLA PROFESSIONALS E MAIL CHINCHILLA CARE CHINCHILLAS ... Directions Information on purchasing a chinchilla If you are interested in purchasing one of our chinchillas and would like to visit to see if this is the right little pet for you, then you may call or e-mail us to set up an appointment. We are a private breeder not a store but we try to be flexible for our customers. Our chinchillas are on the Kline feeding program and are in a climate controlled facility with proper air ventilation and temperature control .

91. Michigan Humane Society: Vererniary Care chinchillas are clean, odorless and friendly pets but are usually shy and (Some information within taken with permission from care of chinchillas, http://www.michiganhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=vetcare_chinchillas

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93. Chinchilla Cymru, Caring For Chinchillas This UK site provides information on caring for chinchillas with regard to Nibbles Online sells pet supplies for chinchillas, rabbits, gerbils, rats, http://chinchillacymru.co.uk/

Chinchilla Cymru - The Chinchilla Care Site Chinchillas (also known as rockhoppers) are wonderful pets. This UK site provides information on caring for chinchillas with regard to: housing, cage building, toys, feeding, suitable treats, taming and handling, health (including teeth problems, malocclusion and keeping your chinchilla cool), and introduction techniques. It also provides information for your online security and how to deal with spam and offensive websites. Chinchilla Cymru is also currently hosting two online shops: Nibbles Online sells pet supplies for chinchillas, rabbits, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters, it also sells giftware. If you are viewing this text, your browser lacks the ability to read frames. Don't worry, you can still enjoy the site. All the pages can be viewed from the contents page. Please come inside! The main site index directs you to the following sections: Why a Chinchilla? Housing and Toys Food and Treats Taming and handling ... Nibbles Online pet supplies

94. Soft, Sweet And Intelligent Chinchillas - Exotic Pets Soft, Sweet and Intelligent the Chinchilla Soft, Sweet and Intelligent Pets require plenty of care; if you are nocturnal, it may be a match made in http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art28537.asp

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95. All Creatures Animal Hospital - Chinchilla Care stateof-the-art veterinary care at an affordable cost for the Cincinnati area. chinchillas also are kept as pets. Initially, it is the chinchilla s http://www.all-creatures.com/456013.html

All Creatures Animal Hospital CHINCHILLA CARE The chinchilla is a domesticated rodent that originally lived in the high Andes Mountain region of South America. The chinchilla was hunted to near extinction in the early 1900's. Most of the chinchillas in the United States today are descendants of 11 animals brought to California in 1923. The chinchilla is now cultivated in large numbers for its luxurious pelt. Over the years, the chinchilla has been the object of legitimate and illegitimate breeding schemes. In addition, chinchillas have been used for medical research. Chinchillas also are kept as pets. Initially, it is the chinchilla's beautiful coat that attracts attention; however, it is this docile animal's personality that ultimately wins over it's many friends. Characteristics The ears of the chinchilla are large, thin, and "bat-like", and the inner ear of the chinchilla is very large. Together, these traits are related to the chinchilla's ability to communicate over long distances in the wild. The incisors, or front teeth, of the chinchilla grow between 2 and 3 inches a year. The molars also grow throughout the animal's life.

96. Ferret Care - CritterStation - Small Animals -- Rabbits, Ferrets, Hamsters, Chin Featuring information about small animals, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc. http://www.petstation.com/ferretcare.html

Species Showcase FERRET CARE General Information and Characteristics: The domestic ferret has become an increasingly popular pet in the United States and other parts of the world in recent years. The domestic ferret, Mustela putoriusfuro , is a member of the mustelid family that includes otters, minks and skunks. Records indicate that the ferret has been domesticated since approximately 4 B.C. In Europe, it was and in some areas is still used for hunting rabbits and rats. Ferrets are lively, inquisitive, and comical in their movements. They expend a great deal of energy when they are playing and then sleep deeply for long periods. The life span of the ferret is five to seven years on average in the United States. There have been several cases of ferrets living to be over 10 years of age. Geriatric disease problems usually start at around three years of age. Many people are concerned about the odor of the ferret. Ferrets do not spray the anal gland contents as their relatives the skunks do and, once they are past the "baby" stage or unless they are very frightened, they do not release this material frequently. Therefore, removing the anal glands is an unnecessary procedure in ferrets and in fact does nothing to remove body odor. Neutering the pet, however, will remove 90% of the body odor satisfactorily. Both male and female ferrets that have been neutered will still have a slight "musky" body odor, but most ferret owners find it inoffensive. Ferrets generally do not need bathing; however owners who wish to do so should bathe their pets no more than once every two weeks with a mild pet shampoo.

97. CHINCHILLA CARE GUIDE the animals were so cute many wouldbe entrepreneurs couldn’t bring themselves to harvest them. Most people today care for their chinchillas as pets. http://www.sunseed.com/artccat315FPCNL.html

Would you like to see a photo of your pet in our gallery? If so please send a digital image to customerservice@sunseed.com HOME ABOUT SUN SEED NEW PRODUCTS ... FERRET Chinchillas Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in Chile . They were slowly becoming extinct because of the value of their fur. Originally 11 chinchillas were brought into the United States in 1923 by Mathias Chapman. He established a breeding colony in California . All chinchillas in the U.S. trace their roots back to this original colony. During the 1950’s breeding chinchillas for “fun and profit” was a very trendy way to create a second income. By the 1960’s there were thousands of chinchilla ranches across the country. The problem with raising chinchillas for fur was that the animals were so cute many would-be entrepreneurs couldn’t bring themselves to "harvest" them. Most people today care for their Chinchillas as pets. Diet Chinchillas are herbivores. They are fed a pelleted alfalfa product. This should be supplemented with plenty Timothy Hay. Grains like oat groats, rolled oats, and wheat can also be given in limited amounts. Small quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables like carrots, apples, pears and bananas offer variety to the diet. A raisin or two once in a while is a great treat. Supplementing their diet with a daily multi-vitamin in their food is recommended Fresh water should always be available in a water bottle.

98. Animals For Awareness - Chinchilla Care Sheet Basic Chinchilla care By Jamie Huggins Huggable Pets Farm chinchillas. chinchillas are a type of rodent. They are originally from the Andes Mountains in http://www.animalsforawareness.org/cs_chinchilla.html

Home About us Humane Ed Rescues ... You Can Help! Help support AFA! Visit our Cafepress store! Check out Kim's Ferrets for Dummies! Mammals Birds Reptiles Skunks ... Rabbits Chinchillas Potbelly Pigs Hedgehogs Ferrets Binturongs Basic Chinchilla Care By Jamie Huggins Huggable Pets Farm Chinchillas Chinchillas are a type of rodent. They are originally from the Andes Mountains in South America. Chinchillas were originally bred by ranchers for their incredibly soft and thick fur. Now they are widely bred for pets. They can easily live ten years or more if cared for properly. Chinchillas make great pets. They are odorless, and because of their dense fur, can't get pests such as fleas. They are social animals, so if kept alone they will need some attention every day. They are nocturnal, sleeping most of the day, but they will adapt quickly to their human's schedule. About 90% of all chinchillas are standard gray but they can come in many different colors. All other colors are called mutations. Some color examples include Wilson White, Ebony, Beige, Violet, and Sapphire. Color mutations range in price depending on the rarity of the color. Cage Chinchillas are very energetic and love to climb and jump so the larger the cage size, the better. Wire cages are preferred. The spaces between wires should be no bigger than 1 inch x 1/2inch. (Aquariums should never be used because the chinchilla can easily overheat in them). If the cage has a wire floor, the spaces should be 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch so that their feet can not fall through the wire.

99. Free Pet Sitting :: Solving Your Problems With Guilt Free Pet Care! Informative guide in caring for your pet chinchilla with pages on feeding, general care, equipment needed, health, breeding and plenty of photographs and http://www.petownersunited.co.uk/links.asp

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100. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features /2004/12/03/ Caring for rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs. By Hawaiian Humane Society. When considering adopting a pet, most people think of cats and dogs. http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/03/features/story6.html

STORY INDEX [News] [Business] [Features] ... [Editorial] Friday, December 3, 2004 [ PET OHANA ] COURTESY OF DR. TOM CHLEBECEK Named Props because his ears resembled a propeller, this is Dr. Tom Chlebecek's first pet rabbit, the pet that inspired him to go to veterinary school. Caring for rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs By Hawaiian Humane Society When considering adopting a pet, most people think of cats and dogs. There are also a variety of smaller, quieter companions such as chinchillas, guinea pigs or rabbits available at the Hawaiian Humane Society and shelters on the other islands, too. Rabbits are classified as lagomorph mammals, while chinchillas and guinea pigs are rodents, but they are all similarly sized. Here are some tips for their care: Rabbits need attention Potential owners often underestimate the amount of effort that is required to care for a rabbit. These creatures can live for 13 to 15 years and are relatively fragile. It is recommended that rabbits be spayed or neutered to prevent diseases and overpopulation. Un-spayed female rabbits might become temperamental or aggressive and could develop uterine cancer. "I think the closer you can come to their natural diets, the healthier they will be," said Dr. Tom Chlebecek, veterinarian at Makai Animal Clinic in Kailua. "Wild rabbits eat grass in the summer and hay in the winter. Pet rabbits should eat a limited amount of pelleted food and free choice timothy hay, plus fresh greens twice a day and a tiny amount of fruit as a treat."

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