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What types of diseases can Chinchillas have?

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What types of diseases can Chinchillas have?

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Domestic chinchillas can be kept as pets. Chinchillas are naturally skittish and are nocturnal, thus mostly active for play in the evening. They also have delicate bones and generally do not like to be held. Because of this they are not considered to be good pets for small children. However, Chinchillas can also be very friendly animals, making them excellent pets if their trust is earned by the owner. Also, unlike other small domestic rodents,[citation needed] chinchillas’ excretions are easy to clean up because of their small, dry nature. Captive chinchillas commonly live 15 years, but some have been known to live up to 20 or more. Chinchillas make many noises, including barks, chirps, and squeaks. They use this variety of vocalisations to express themselves, from a calm, loving chirp given to a potential mate to a loud, aggressive bark when spooked. Since they are active at night, it is not uncommon for them to vocalize in the early hours of the morning. Chinchillas can be housed wi

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