"Chins" Are Ridiculously Cute But Challenging Pets

What this episode covers

#298: Dr. Micah Kohles of Woodland Animal Hospital in Nebraska, cautions that chinchillas are not a good starter pet for a child. They are very active, not cuddlers, a bit jumpy and nervous and require very specific nutrition and a habitat with lots of vertical climbing options.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Listen Now: Foul Play

Jun 15, 2026 ·7m

Marking Territory - 10 June 2026

Jun 9, 2026 ·29m

New Season - Dr. Death: The Cowboy

Jun 4, 2026 ·6m

Socialising puppies - 03 June 2026

Jun 2, 2026 ·32m

Tethered Cord Syndrome in Dogs: The Diagnosis Many Are Missing with Amie Hesbach, DPT, CCRP, CCRT

Jun 2, 2026 ·57m

Walking your dog and the 2026 Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Conference - 27 May 2026

May 26, 2026 ·31m

Similar Podcasts

When Pets Fly with Dr Nelva Bryant Dr. Nelva Bryant, Gretta Russo As Delta Air Lines' first veterinarian, I developed expertise in live animal transport, ensuring their safety. Learn more or book a consultation at When Pets Fly (www.whenpets.com). Join our FB Live Fridays at 1 pm EST! 100 Famous Pets Soundville Holdings, LLC 100 Famous Pets Japanese Metal Head Show - Jpn & Eng Bilingual Show / Beer / Music / Guitar Talk / ビール / メタル / 英会話 Chiaki Hinohara I am a Japanese Metal Head. Drinks, food, pets, guitars, tech, art.お酒飲みながら楽しみまショウ！メタルを聞きながら色々な雑談。中森明菜とYngwieを聞ける番組はここしか無いです。ホスト　日野原千明 Aquariumania - Tropical Fish as Pets Pet Life Radio Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world. Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic animals can thrive in your home if you learn the dos and don’ts and get the right equipment. Aquariums and ponds are living, breathing aquatic works of art that can be as simple or as complex as your imagination and skills allow. In these fun pet podcasts, you'll learn all about aquarium fish and other aquatic animals, the aquarium industry, and the science and art that surround this fascinating hobby! So dive in--the water is fine! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Exotic Pets™?

This episode is 14 minutes long.

When was this Exotic Pets™ episode published?

This episode was published on March 17, 2025.

What is this episode about?

#298: Dr. Micah Kohles of Woodland Animal Hospital in Nebraska, cautions that chinchillas are not a good starter pet for a child. They are very active, not cuddlers, a bit jumpy and nervous and require very specific nutrition and a habitat with lots...

Can I download this Exotic Pets™ episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.