Description
Chinchillas do not bathe in water — they roll in dust, and without it their dense coat traps oil and moisture and mats. Kaytee Chinchilla Dust Bath is a high-quality, all-natural dusting powder made for that job. Rolling in it lifts extra oils and moisture out of the fur, which is what leaves the coat clean, dry and properly fluffed rather than greasy at the roots. This 2.5 pound tub is a practical quantity: dust can be sieved and reused a few times before it needs replacing, so a container lasts well. Offer it in a bath house or a deep bowl a few times a week.
Key Features
- High-quality all-natural dusting powder
- Eliminates extra oils and moisture from the coat
- Leaves the chinchilla's fur healthy, clean and fully fluffed
- The correct alternative to water bathing for chinchillas
- Fine texture penetrates a dense coat
- 2.5 pound tub
How to Use
- Pour one to two inches of dust into a chinchilla bath house or a deep, heavy bowl.
- Offer the bath for 10 to 15 minutes, two or three times a week.
- Remove the bath afterwards — leaving it in the cage invites it to be used as a toilet.
- Sieve out droppings and reuse the dust a few times, then replace it.
- Never bathe a chinchilla in water; keep the tub sealed and dry between uses.
Specifications
- Net weight: 2.5 lb (1.13 kg)
- Dimensions: 4" x 4.25" x 6.75"
- All-natural dusting powder
- For chinchillas
- UPC: 071859224138
Dust bathing is a genuine welfare requirement for chinchillas, not a luxury. Their fur is far too dense to dry properly after a water bath, and a damp coat leads to fungal problems, which is why dust is the only correct method. Getting the frequency right matters in both directions: too little and the coat gets oily and matted, too much and the skin dries out. Two or three short baths a week is the usual balance for most chinchillas.
Pick it up in store at Garoppo's Feed & Pet Supply in Vineland, NJ, or order online for fast local delivery.