Chinchilla Nutrition - Food and Diet (Continued)There are many things you can offer a chinchilla from certain woods for gnawing and 'safe' treats you can use sparingly during taming sessions. There are two important things you should always remember before offering anything to a chinchilla other than hay, chinchilla pellets and water: Is the product in the 'Safe' group or 'Forbidden'? Will the product interfere with the strict daily nutritional values of 2. Vitamin D, 1. 4. 0. Vitamin A, 8. 0 Vitamin E ? It must also be remembered that chinchillas have a sensitive digestive tract and any sudden inclusion or changes to their diet will cause digestive disorders. To eliminate any potential digestive problems, always introduce new food gradually whilst phasing out the old. Listed below are 4 categories: Safe Foods; Forbidden Foods; Safe Woods and Unsafe Woods. Please check this list before offering any new product to a chinchilla - caution must still be maintained at all times against allergies to a particular substance as all chinchillas are different just like us humans. Safe Foods/Treats For A Chinchilla Foods/Treats with Precautions Grains - Grains are high is carbohydrates and phosphorus. Phosphorous can lead to calcium deficiency causing tooth and bone disorders. Vitamins and Minerals - If you are providing the correct formula diet, there should not be any need for supplementing chinchillas. Additional supplements can throw out the original nutritional balance and should only be offered under supervision of a vet. Pregnant, sick or calcium deficient chins will need extra supplements but must be offered in the correct amounts. Fruit - Small piece (1cm x 1cm) of apple, strawberry or pear can be given sparingly (to prevent diarrhoea). Porridge Oats - Like grains, oats are high in carbohydrates and Phosphorous, which can lead to calcium deficiency, tooth and bone problems. Treat Sticks - Such as herb or calcium sticks, although the calcium to phosphorus ratios are ok, they also contain added salt and sugars. If you offer a treat stick do not provide any other treats until the stick has finished and do not offer more than one stick every 3 months. Forbidden Foods/Treats For Chinchillas Anything Containing Animal Ingredients - Chinchillas are strictly vegetarians and providing them products with animal ingredients will have dire consequences on a chinchilla's digestive system. Chocolate - High in fat, carbohydrates and sugar and is extremely toxic to chinchillas. Corn / Maize - Will cause bloat, which is potentially fatal in chinchillas. Nuts and Seeds - Extremely high in fat, protein and oils, which leads to calcium deficiency and liver damage. Can also turn rancid. Protein in Excess - Protein in- take above 2. Vegetables and Greens - Contrary to popular belief, vegetables are seriously dangerous for chinchillas and will cause bloat! Chinchillas do not need greens like other rodents and should not be confused with the greenery a chinchilla would normally eat in the wild as the two are not the same! Tap Water - Contains harmful chemicals, which over time is unhealthy for a chinchilla. Always provide tap water that has been boiled and left to cool. Pellet Mixes - Chinchillas are selective eaters and will ignore the pellets and consume only the tasty fatty extras instead. Tree Bark - Even if the wood itself is safe to offer, the bark of many plants and trees are harmful as bark is frequently contaminated with plant diseases, parasites or arsenical's from spray material. Sap is contained in the layers and can also have devastating effects on a chinchilla's respiratory system. Safe Woods For Chinchillas Unsafe Woods For Chinchillas. Some Points To Remember When Offering Extras: A sick chinchilla should never be given any treats until they are fully better! A chinchilla's digestive system will already be under great stress fighting the illness and including treats will only make a chinchilla worse. Pregnant chinchillas must only be offered substances that are both safe for the chin- mum and the developing foetuses. A pregnant chinchilla will need supplementation under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon to ensure the safe development of the unborn foetuses. Chinchillas with an underlying health issue should only be offered treats that will not cause further damage to the existing problem. Depending on the underlying illness will determine if and what treats you can offer. Further Reading Relating To Chinchilla Nutrition: Chinchilla A- Z Health & Sickness Bible, Chinchilla Health, Hand Feeding, Illness, Sickness & Disease, Nutrition (Food and Diet), Minerals And The Relation To Chinchilla Disease, Pregnancy, Supplementation, Vitamins And The Relation To Chinchilla Disease. Vegetable Salad Recipes - Allrecipes. Greek Zoodle Salad! I made this tonight to pair with baked lemon chicken, and it was incredible. The longer it marinates, the better. Small Pet Supplies: Chinchilla Food. Peter's Salad Bowls. As low as $3. Delicious rabbit food diet blends healthy vegetables and grainsFortified with vitamins. Find quick and easy vegetable recipes for dinner, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell. SunSations Chinchilla Diet in Small Pets. Offer your chinchilla the foods he seeks in nature. Appealing herbs, flowers, and greens are blended with vegetables and. What Fruits and Vegetables are Good for Guinea Pigs? Complete List. Guinea pigs should eat varied fruits and vegetables to ensure their diet is properly balanced. Kaytee Chinchilla Gourmet Vairiety Diet. Sunseed Vita Prima Sun Salad with Carrots Rose Hips. Plus Chopped Timothy Hay Chinchilla Formula With Fruits & Vegetables. What vegetables can a chinchilla. What vegetables can a chinchilla eat? Vegetables that chinchillas can. Small Pet Supplies. Chinchilla Food. Delicious rabbit food diet blends healthy vegetables and grainsFortified with vitamins and minerals for optimal. Microbiological Safety of Leafy Green Vegetables: A Bibliography. Complied by: Robert L. Buchanan, Ph.D. Center for Food Safety and Security Systems. Ensure your chinchilla has a healthy diet. Chinchillas need. Only give your chinchillas small amounts of dried fruit and root vegetables as treats. Chinchilla Nutrition - Food and Diet. Essential information on chinchilla food and diet together with daily nutritional needs. Chinchilla nutrition is paramount for.
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