Chinchilla Safe Treats

It should be noted that chinchillas do not need treats and they do not offer any nutritional benefits or make your chinchilla happier. Offering a safe stick to chew provides far more mental stimulation and enjoyment than a quick treat which they can devour in seconds. If your chinchilla is relatively comfortable around people and generally returns to their cage after playtime then you may decide that treats aren't needed. If however your chinchilla is very fearful or does not return to their cage when you want them to, you may find using safe treats serves as a good bribe to encourage positive behaviour.

Even safe treats should be fed sparingly (2-4 times a week maximum) as if fed too regularly they can cause health complications, such as GI Statis, diabetes and fatty liver disease, which often only become apparent once the damage has already been done.

Take a look at the where to buy chinchilla accessories section if you would like to purchase safe treats for your chinchilla.