Travel Tips

Pet sitter or boarding: Leave detailed care instructions, emergency contact information, and plenty of food, hay, bedding, and toys. Have the sitter practice caring for your chinchilla before you leave.

Car travel: Use a hard plastic, chew-proof, well-ventilated carrier. Keep it out of the sun, and make sure the temperature in the car doesn’t get too high. Bring plenty of water, food, hay, bedding, and toys.

Plane travel: Use an airline-approved carrier. Book in advance to keep your chinchilla in the cabin under your seat. If it must go in the cargo compartment, make sure the area is climate-controlled. Label the carrier with your contact information and your pet’s details. Include plenty of water, food, hay, bedding, and toys.