Taking a dust bath is one of Chinchillas natural behaviours, and is how they keep their lush coats clean and healthy. A regular dust bath is an absolute necessity for chinchillas. Not only does this dust bath help to keep their thick fur smooth and silky, it is thought to be relaxing and fun for chinchillas.

How to use:

A heavy, tip-resistant bowl or deep dish can be used. It should be slightly larger than the chinchilla. Fish bowls and the plastic house-type baths have the advantage of being fairly enclosed, which can help minimize the amount of dust flying around the room.

Offer the dust bath to your chinchilla at least twice a week, typically in the evening when they are getting most active. Usually 10 to 15 minutes is plenty of time for a chinchilla bath. You can offer the bath more frequently if your chinchilla's fur starts to look rough or feels damp or oily.

In humid weather, baths should be offered more frequently.

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