Chinchillas are fun, friendly, and social creatures that can bring you and your family a lot of joy. However, there are some problem chinchilla behaviors that you will want to be aware of before bringing one home.

Because chinchillas are prey animals, they can be easily scared. This often results in bolting behavior, which can make it difficult to remove your chinchilla from his cage. To reduce this behavior, find out what is causing his anxiety and remove the stressor.

If you have more than one chinchilla, you might notice that one of your furry friends can get aggressive. He may pull out hair or bite the other chinchilla. To get him to stop, make a loud noise and he’ll freeze so you can redirect his behavior.

To learn more about these and other troublesome behaviors, contact your veterinarian NW Las Vegas, NV.