Chinchilla Food & Treats

Chinchilla Food & Treats

A balanced diet is essential for keeping chinchillas healthy, active and in good condition.

At Zoar’s Ark, you can shop chinchilla food, hay and treats designed to support their everyday nutritional needs, with options suitable for feeding as part of a varied and carefully managed diet.

From complete chinchilla feeds to tasty occasional treats, our range makes it easier to find suitable food for your pet.

Choosing the Right Chinchilla Food

Chinchillas need a diet that is high in fibre and carefully balanced to suit their digestive system.

Good quality hay should make up a large part of their diet, alongside a suitable complete chinchilla food or pellet.

When choosing food, look for products specifically formulated for chinchillas and follow the feeding guidance provided by the manufacturer.

Fresh, clean drinking water should also always be available.

Chinchilla Treats

Treats can be a useful way to add variety to your chinchilla’s diet and can also be used for bonding and enrichment.

They should be offered in moderation and should never replace a balanced daily diet.

Choose treats that are suitable for chinchillas and avoid overfeeding, particularly products that are high in sugar or unsuitable ingredients.

Supporting a Healthy Chinchilla Diet

Consistency is important when feeding chinchillas.

Sudden changes in diet can cause digestive upset, so introduce new foods gradually and monitor your pet carefully.

As well as food and hay, your chinchilla will benefit from suitable housing, bedding, enrichment and regular access to appropriate chew materials.

Explore our wider chinchilla range for housing, bedding, toys, enrichment and health products.

Chinchilla Food FAQs

What should chinchillas eat every day?
Chinchillas should have access to good quality hay, fresh water and a suitable complete chinchilla food or pellet.

Can chinchillas have treats?
Yes, but treats should only be given in small amounts and should be specifically suitable for chinchillas.

Is hay important for chinchillas?
Yes. Hay is an important source of fibre and should form a major part of a chinchilla’s daily diet.

Can I change my chinchilla’s food straight away?
It is usually better to introduce new food gradually to reduce the risk of digestive upset.