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Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. In the wild, they primarily eat grass, hay, wild berries, nuts, roots, twigs, stems, and tree bark. Pet chinchillas require a high-fiber diet and grass should be the main component. This handout provides the information needed to feed your chinchilla a balanced and healthy diet.
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Your chinchilla's cage should allow them to move around a lot, as they are very active, agile, and acrobatic animals. This handout discusses best practices for maintaining a healthy chinchilla living environment.
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Chinchillas can make fun, enjoyable pets. They can live 15 to 20 years, so the family must plan for a long-term commitment. They require a cage with a wheel to run in to help them maintain their health and strength. Yearly veterinary examinations are highly advised as they are very good at hiding symptoms of illness.
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The Chinese Crested is a companion breed valued for its affectionate personality and distinctive appearance. They have two very distinct coat types: hairless and powderpuff. Both types form strong bonds with their owners and thrive with regular, close contact.
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Chinese Shar-Peis are medium-sized dogs known for deep skin folds, a loyal nature, and a strong independent personality. This ancient breed was originally developed for guarding, hunting, and farm work. These dogs form strong bonds with their families but are often protective and reserved with strangers.
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Playful, dedicated and eager to please, they'd make lousy guard dogs. They are calm, non-aggressive, and would rather hang out with their owners than run too far away in open areas.
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Chlamydial conjunctivitis in cats is highly contagious and can look similar to herpes conjunctivitis. Young cats and kittens are especially vulnerable to this infection, although chlamydia can be detected in cats of all ages. It is one of the most common causes of infectious conjunctivitis in cats. This handout describes the clinical signs and how this condition can be treated or prevented.
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Chlamydiosis (psittacosis, parrot fever, ornithosis) is a common disease of birds caused by a bacterial organism. The disease can cause chronic infections, infections without visible symptoms, or sudden death. The disease can also be transmitted to people, but it is not associated with the venereal form of chlamydia.
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Chlorambucil (brand names: Leukeran®, Chloraminophene®, Linfolysin®) is an immunosuppressive and anticancer medication used to treat certain cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It can also be used as a supplemental treatment for some immune-mediated diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Chloramphenicol (brand names Chloromycetin®, Viceton®) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections in many species. Chloramphenicol comes as tablets, capsules, liquid suspension, and in an injectable form (chloramphenicol sodium succinate). Injectable forms will be administered by your veterinarian.
