Traveling with a Chinchilla

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One of the questions that we're asked is whether it is safe to take a chinchilla on trips. Our general response is that taking your chinchilla on your travels is a bad idea.

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Luna:

Will it be too much for my chin to come back and forth with me to college four times a year? It's a four hour car ride.

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- chinchilla_grrl:
  
  I think it tends to stress them out. but try it and see. Temperature is a biggie, you have to make sure he stays cool and ventilated. it's also nice for him to have a place to hide.
  
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Rebecca:

Hi Katie:
I just relocated and brought my chinchilla on the plane with me (Westjet). I think it was a very stressful experience for him since he urinated all over himself while travelling.
Also, rabbits, small cats and dogs are allowed in the cabin with you. Chinchillas are not and the airline I travelled with specified chinchillas as having to go under the plane. If I had had him with me I'm sure I could have kept him calmer.
That being said, I watched him being loaded into the plane and the Westjet staff treated him with care and concern, sat with him until right before take off, and generally treated him the same way I would.
He's still recovering and seems to be more cuddly and "needy" than before. He's slowly calming down though. I've been here a week now.
Good luck!

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Chinchilla Planet:

Katie,

There is no exact temperature that is too high because humidity is a factor as well, but generally the upper limit is considered to be 75 degrees. We don't know of any specific airlines that allow chinchillas but the trickiest part will be explaining what they are. It probably makes sense to ask if they allow rabbits or guinea pigs and once you get a yes to move in to the area of chinchillas.

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Katie:

What tempeture is exactly too hot for your chinchilla and are there any airlines that allow chinchillas?are there any saftey issues or things I shoud purchase to make sure my chinchilla is out of harms way?

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Chinchilla Planet:

Chinchilla_grrl,

We don't know of a good resource. The first thing you'll want to check is whether the airline you plan to use allows it. Other than that, you'll want to make sure you have the usual things covered such as temperature, safety, and food/water if the trip is a long one.

Good luck!

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chinchilla_grrl:

Where should I look for information about flying with a chinchilla?

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