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Chinchillas should never get wet. Due to the denseness of the fur, the fur will not dry. The wet fur will fall out if it is wet for too long leaving the chinchilla exposed to the elements as minor as they are for us they are major elements to them. If your chinchilla gets wet towel dry him the best you can and then use a hair dryer to finish the job. Make sure the heat is set on low. Be aware that the hair dryer might scare your chinchilla.
One more thing i am aware of , ive also hear that chinchillas do over heat esaly , so yeah make sure you blow dry your chinchilla very carefully , not hot not cold but warm , and make sure its not to lowed so your chinchilla wont get scared :) - kmf
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoHey--Chinchillas like to drink water...However, they cannot get wet because their fur is so dense that it is difficult to dry. This allows for fungus to grow under their fur and become ill. They are also susceptible to pneumonia if they get chilled--which the chances would increase if they get wet.
If your chinchilla gets wet, keep them in a towel and try to get as much excess water off of them...then keep them warm and towel dry them in hour (or so) intervals to make sure they're drying off.
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∙ 13y agoumm no. They're not supposed to get wet because of the natural oils in their skin and supposedly it is how they help regulate their body temperature. Mine fell in the toilet once and when she was ill she had to be hand feed special mushy food and when the messy bits dried around her face I had to wet her a bit. She's 12, still alive!
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∙ 14y agoif a chinchilla gets a little bit wet it is ok,( dry it off) but if he gets very wet the oils in
his/her fur will come off and the fur will start falling off too. also if a chinchilla falls into a pool,
bathtub (etc.) it will drown because it cannot swim.
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∙ 15y agoYes they sure do all rodents have the chance of getting wet tail but it is very very rare for chinchllas to have wet tail.
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∙ 14y agoIf a chinchilla touches water, it will not die.
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∙ 14y agoyes they can drown..just like humans or other animals.. and they shouldn't get wet
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∙ 11y agono. all of their hair will fall out and they will get cold and die.
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Can chinchillas get wet tail?
yes they can get wet tail, but its more common in hamsters
Can chinchillas get a rash?
yes they can get ring worm if they get wet
Why are chinchillas endangereded?
Chinchillas are endangered becasue there fur is very soft. Which is made for coats and there population of chinchillas are going down. I myself have one and one piece of advice "DO NOY GET IT WET" i got mine wet because i thought it was hot and it died the next morning but now i have a new one named mo!!
How do you get rid of chinchillas wet tail?
Previous answer : (dry it or cut it.) Improved answer : ( Oh my god, No! NO! Never ever cut a chinchillas tail! You can dry it with a towel. But I strictly say " DO NOT CUT IT "
Do chinchillas die if you hold them too much?
No..... chinchillas are meant to be held - although! - don't squeeze it!!! Let it have it's own time!
How do chinchillas get wet tail?
Wet tail is a disease hamsters and rodents get, some rodents do get it, it is very fatal
Do chinchillas in the rianforists?
Do you mean "Do Chinchillas Live in the Rainforest?".well if that is what you meant, then the answer is NO!Chinchillas can not get wet at all, due to the denseness of their fur, it will not dry, causeing the fur to get moldy, and rot off. Also, because their fur is so dense, they can't handle the heat very well, causeing them to have heat stroke.The answer to your question is a definite NO!
What animal cannot drown?
Well some insects can't get wet. For instance, A butterfly. Chinchillas are one of the animals that shouldn't get wet.
Is it true that chinchillas try to kill themselves all their life?
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How many types of chinchillas are there?
there are 3 types of chinchillas there are 3 types of chinchillas
Are chinchillas endagered?
No Chinchillas are NOT endangered.
Will pumpkins die if their leaves get wet?
Yes, Pumpkins die a most agonizing death when their leaves get wet. No, pumpkins will not die when their leaves get wet as they are living and hydration is needed to sustain them.
