Best Chinchilla Pellets: How to Choose

Chinchilla pellets have narrower requirements than rabbit or guinea pig pellets, given how sensitive chinchilla digestion is.

What to look for

High fibre, low fat, and no added sugar, seeds or nuts — a plain, chinchilla-formulated pellet is the safest everyday choice, rather than a generic small-animal mix.

Our picks

See the range below for our current chinchilla-formulated pellet options.

General small-pet care information, not veterinary advice — if your pet has a specific health condition, is a picky eater, or you are changing their diet, it is worth checking with an exotic-animal-savvy vet for guidance tailored to them.

FAQs

Can chinchillas eat rabbit or guinea pig pellets?

Best avoided — a chinchilla-specific pellet is formulated with their lower fat tolerance in mind, which a rabbit or guinea pig pellet isn’t.

How much pellet food does a chinchilla need?

A small, measured daily portion — hay should still make up the bulk of the diet, with pellets as a supplement.

Shop the range

Browse chinchilla food, or read the full Chinchilla Care Guide.