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Kaytee
Chinchilla Dust
Fine volcanic dust for a chinchilla's essential dust bath. Chinchillas clean their dense fur by rolling in dust, not water, so this is a must.
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Our take
A chinchilla's fur is so dense that water cannot dry properly and leads to fungal skin problems, so chinchillas bathe in fine dust instead, rolling in it to absorb oils and keep the coat clean and fluffy. This is that dust. Offer a bath in a bowl or bath house a few times a week for ten or fifteen minutes, then remove it, since leaving it in permanently can dry the eyes and skin. Never bath a chinchilla in water. A dust bath is not optional for a chinchilla; it is basic care.
Good to know
- Fine volcanic bathing dust
- For chinchilla coat care
- Offer a few times a week
- Remove after each bath
Who it is for
- Chinchillas
Who should skip it
- Leaving in the cage permanently
- Species that do not dust bathe
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