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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: chicosmama on September 05, 2007, 08:20:47 PM

Title: chew blox?
Post by: chicosmama on September 05, 2007, 08:20:47 PM

are those chew blox (mineral) equal to a pumice stone?

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: Jo Ann on September 06, 2007, 04:53:20 AM

 ::silly::  Nope!  The mineral blocks are full of minerals they need, but the pumas/lava stones are what they need for their teeth.  If you have to decide one or the other ... they need the pumas/lava/sanora stones are the more important one of the two.

 ::wave::  Jo Ann

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: BrightEyed on September 06, 2007, 06:30:06 AM

I don't think everyone uses those mineral blocks as much- but everyone should use the pumice or lava stones like Jo Ann said. Some animals never take to the mineral ones- none of mine do. They love lava stones for sure though.

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: chicosmama on September 06, 2007, 07:02:56 AM

Does anyone know where I can find a pumas stone? Or an equivalent.

I cannot order online from lonestar or chinworld because they shipping and handling is way too much for me.

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: ebengston on September 06, 2007, 08:58:11 AM

You can buy lava bites/blocks at places like pet smart or pet co. They are in a package of 3. They are colored pink, blue and yellow. They will be in the small animal section. They run about $4 in my area for the package. You can also google chinchilla supplies. There maybe someone selling who is closer to you so shipping isn't too expensive.

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: chicosmama on September 06, 2007, 09:06:03 AM

Quote from: ebengston on September 06, 2007, 08:58:11 AM

You can buy lava bites/blocks at places like pet smart or pet co. They are in a package of 3. They are colored pink, blue and yellow. They will be in the small animal section. They run about $4 in my area for the package. You can also google chinchilla supplies. There maybe someone selling who is closer to you so shipping isn't too expensive.

I googled for 4 hours last night to find someone with everything I need, but I just can't. =/

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: Jo Ann on September 06, 2007, 09:15:08 AM

 ::silly::  Sorry, I should have anticipated the second question.  The lava blocks are larger than the lava bites/stones and usually run $1.50 to $3.00 at most pet stores and/or feed stores.  I was going to post a picture of two new-born kits with a lava block, but it says the upload folder is full.   :(

 ::wave::  Jo Ann

Title: Re: chew blox?
Post by: chicosmama on September 06, 2007, 09:48:45 AM

Quote from: Jo Ann on September 06, 2007, 09:15:08 AM

::silly::  Sorry, I should have anticipated the second question.  The lava blocks are larger than the lava bites/stones and usually run $1.50 to $3.00 at most pet stores and/or feed stores.  I was going to post a picture of two new-born kits with a lava block, but it says the upload folder is full.   :(

 ::wave::  Jo Ann

Aww, well I hope it clears some time soon! That'd be so adorable.