{"id":54802,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:52","slug":"is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it normal for a chinchilla to bite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_chinchilla_to_bite\" title=\"Is it normal for a chinchilla to bite?\">Is it normal for a chinchilla to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#What_to_do_if_my_chinchilla_bites_me\" title=\"What to do if my chinchilla bites me?\">What to do if my chinchilla bites me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Can_chinchillas_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can chinchillas be aggressive?\">Can chinchillas be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_chinchilla_bites_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your chinchilla bites you?\">What does it mean when your chinchilla bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#How_do_you_teach_a_chinchilla_not_to_bite\" title=\"How do you teach a chinchilla not to bite?\">How do you teach a chinchilla not to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#What_happens_if_a_chinchilla_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a chinchilla bites you?\">What happens if a chinchilla bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Why_does_my_chinchilla_try_to_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my chinchilla try to bite me?\">Why does my chinchilla try to bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Are_male_chinchillas_aggressive\" title=\"Are male chinchillas aggressive?\">Are male chinchillas aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Why_did_my_chinchilla_bite_me\" title=\"Why did my chinchilla bite me?\">Why did my chinchilla bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-a-chinchilla-to-bite\/#Why_is_my_chinchilla_being_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my chinchilla being aggressive?\">Why is my chinchilla being aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_chinchilla_to_bite\"><\/span>Is it normal for a chinchilla to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no escape route available, the chinchilla may bite the threat (often the owner&#8217;s fingers). This type of biting is <b>most common if the pet owner tries to reach in suddenly to grab the chinchilla. Chinchillas have long and extremely sharp front teeth. A bite can be severe, deep and painful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_my_chinchilla_bites_me\"><\/span>What to do if my chinchilla bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep your hand in the cage until the chinchilla stops biting and then treat your wound. Wash your wound with water and apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage if necessary. If the wound is very painful and does not heal, seek medical attention as you may need stitches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can chinchillas be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinchillas can become aggressive towards both their cage mates and their owners. Aggressive behaviour can include lunging, biting and vocalisations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_chinchilla_bites_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your chinchilla bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Biting Due to Fear<\/b> When chinchillas get scared for any reason, they may react by biting anything or anyone near them at the time. If someone gets too close too quickly and startles a chinchilla, there is a chance that the person will get bit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_teach_a_chinchilla_not_to_bite\"><\/span>How do you teach a chinchilla not to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid being bitten, take some time to gain the chinchilla&#8217;s trust. <b>Place your hand and fingers just inside the cage door and leave it there for a few minutes.<\/b><b>Get a chair so you can sit down.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_chinchilla_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a chinchilla bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A chinchilla might give you a little grooming nip but this doesn&#8217;t really hurt or break the skin. It&#8217;s only in rare cases that a chinchilla will bite hard and such a bite <b>might hurt and cause an injury<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_chinchilla_try_to_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my chinchilla try to bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep your hand in the cage until the chinchilla stops biting and then treat your wound. Wash your wound with water and apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage if necessary. If the wound is very painful and does not heal, seek medical attention as you may need stitches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_male_chinchillas_aggressive\"><\/span>Are male chinchillas aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Biting Due to Fear<\/b> When chinchillas get scared for any reason, they may react by biting anything or anyone near them at the time. If someone gets too close too quickly and startles a chinchilla, there is a chance that the person will get bit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_chinchilla_bite_me\"><\/span>Why did my chinchilla bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When chinchillas get scared for any reason, they may react by biting anything or anyone near them at the time. If someone gets too close too quickly and startles a chinchilla, there is a chance that the person will get bit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_chinchilla_being_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my chinchilla being aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet is aggressive towards you then this may be because <b>their cage is too small. Chinchillas in small cages have less space to retreat to in order to escape perceived threats and this can make them feel defensive. Small cages can also lead to frustration which may manifest itself as aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it normal for a chinchilla to bite?What to do if my chinchilla bites me?Can chinchillas be aggressive?What does it mean when your chinchilla bites you?How do you teach a chinchilla not to bite?What happens if a chinchilla bites you?Why does my chinchilla try to bite me?Are male chinchillas aggressive?Why did my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54802"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54802\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}