Pure Blue Chinchilla

Pure blue chinchillas have grayish pink ears, black eyes, and white whiskers.

The fur of pure blue chinchillas is blackish blue all over the body, which is bred from a black series chinchilla carrying a gray-blue gene and a chinchilla carrying a gray.

It must be two gray-blue genes plus one black gene, which is the same as pure purple chinchillas.

Pure blue chinchillas are clearly distinguished from black series chinchillas. Pure blue chinchillas are covered with blue fur all over the body, and the fur color is divided into four levels: light, medium, dark, and pure blue-gray.

The chinchilla is native to South America. In the past, people hunted and killed them extensively because of their thick and glossy fur, which led to the chinchilla being on the verge of extinction. Later, an American brought some chinchillas back and bred them, resulting in the current pet chinchilla. As a result, the number of chinchillas is scarce and their price is naturally very expensive.

It is recommended to keep the favorite small pet crowd. The temperament of the chinchilla is gentle and does not bite people. They like to live in groups, are good at jumping, are timid and afraid of disturbance, and are accustomed to sleeping during the day and foraging at night. They like to lie in the cage under the soft sunlight. Males and females usually get along well, rarely quarrel, only occasionally fight during the breeding and mating season. When male and female chinchillas mate, they make a soft "cooing" sound like pigeons.

1. Long Teeth

　　Long-term consumption of soft food prevents teeth from being properly ground, leading to excessive growth. Overgrown teeth can cause damage to the oral cavity and affect food intake. In addition, it can lead to gum deterioration, rhinitis, and other symptoms. This will result in teeth gradually becoming loose and falling out. After one side of the teeth falls out, the other side of the teeth, due to the lack of normal grinding, requires regular trimming surgery. Early diagnosis is possible for early treatment.

　　2. Injuries Caused by Fighting

　　Squirrels have a tendency to attack the weaker ones in a group. Although they may appear healthy, squirrels that are already seriously ill will be attacked by healthy squirrels. If these attacked squirrels are dissected, it will be found that they were already suffering from serious illnesses. In addition, weakened squirrels are also easily targeted for attacks. If squirrels are found fighting, each squirrel should be separated using a cage. Injured areas should be treated with antibiotics to prevent wound infection; for larger wounds, surgery should be performed. As there is a possibility of cannibalism, weakened squirrels should be isolated as soon as possible.

　　3. Pneumonia

　　Squirrels are prone to pneumonia when they are under great stress, in excessive humidity, or in poorly ventilated environments. Symptoms include coughing, loss of appetite, and lethargy, which can eventually lead to death. Human colds can also be transmitted to squirrels, so special attention should be paid. Antibiotics can be taken for treatment.

　　4. Hypocalcemia

　　Female squirrels during pregnancy and after giving birth are prone to this disease. Due to the decrease in calcium concentration in the blood, symptoms such as spasms, paralysis, and movement disorders may occur. Without timely calcium injection, there is a risk of death. Calcium supplements can be added to the diet of pregnant and lactating female squirrels as a preventive measure. In addition, sunbathing is also important.

　　5. Rickets

　　Like humans, squirrels can also suffer from rickets. In addition to the need to regularly supplement calcium and active vitamin D, exposure to sunlight is also essential. The use of artificial sun lamps is effective, but improper wavelengths of ultraviolet rays can cause serious burns. Therefore, it is best to consult a hospital before use.

　　6. Urethritis

　　Urethritis occurs when the urinary tract is infected by bacteria. Male squirrels may experience difficulty urinating due to swelling of the penis. The pain produced during urination can cause them to make painful cries. If these symptoms are noticed, immediate urinalysis should be conducted and appropriate antibiotics used for treatment.

　　7. Fractures

　　Squirrels can suffer fractures from improper jumps while playing indoors. Simple fractures can heal without surgery as long as hospital instructions are followed. Squirrels do not tolerate anesthesia well, so it is best to avoid surgery. However, if the spinal bones are injured, the prognosis may not be good.

1. Basic feed

It is not difficult to feed them. Just use about a tablespoon of "Chinchilla feed" and a small bundle of alfalfa grass (alfafa) when they just wake up in the evening. Alfalfa grass is a kind of dry grass that they like to eat the most. Don't pick some wild grass from the roadside randomly.

There is also a kind of alfalfa grass brick that is pressed into squares, which can be used for them to grind their teeth, besides being more economical.

2. Drinking water

Of course, fresh water is indispensable. Use a gel water bottle designed for small animals to hang it outside the cage. Because the quality of tap water in Hong Kong is really bad, I still suggest you use boiled water or distilled water to ensure safety.

Remember to change fresh water every day, and clean the water bottle with hot water every week.

3. Snacks

Many snacks, such as a few raisins, sunflower seeds, or even a small piece of apple, they also like to eat. There are also some snacks specially designed for them that can be bought on the market. Although they really like this kind of food, remember not to feed them too much. Because they may become picky eaters and may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and other symptoms, which are not beneficial to their health.

4. Vitamins and minerals

In the Chinchilla feed, there are already enough vitamins, but if your Chinchilla is weak, you can add a little liquid vitamin in the water for it to drink.

The body of a hamster is also covered with dense and thick fur. Although hamsters often clean their own fur, they are not able to clean it perfectly due to various factors. Therefore, the owner needs to regularly groom and clean the hamster's fur. Because hamsters are small in size, the method of grooming and cleaning their fur is very simple, as long as the owner can spare some time to complete the grooming work for the small pet hamster.

Strictly speaking, as long as the owner has time, they can groom the hamster's fur every day. However, for busy owners, grooming it once every 1-2 weeks is also acceptable. But during the spring and autumn seasons when hamsters are molting, frequent grooming is still necessary. The tools for grooming hamster's fur are also very simple, including toothbrushes, towels, and appropriately sized small combs.