Dust baths are an important part of supporting natural grooming behavior and healthy skin and coats in chinchillas and gerbils. We recommend utilizing a high-quality, sustainably sourced dust made especially for chinchillas/gerbils, such as Oxbow's Poof! Chinchilla Dust Bath. Offer a dust/bath container with 1-2 inches of clean dust into your pet's environment for 3-5 minutes, 2-4 times per week, and replace dust once it is soiled. For more information on the importance of dust baths, read From Dust til Dawn: Chinchillas and their Dust Baths.
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