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Title: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: chinchilla.nikki on June 23, 2008, 12:32:19 PM

Does anyone know if it is definitely pumice that chins need to chew on?  I know what the safe & unsafe woods are for them.  What is the difference between pumice stone & lava rock?  I am hearing that you can purchase bags of white decorative stone/lava rock at your building supply store & as long as you wash it, it is ok to let your chins chew away.  Just want to check first. Don't want them to have anything they shouldn't.  It would make sense that a large bag would be cheaper & you wouldn't have any shipping charges.   Thanks--~JANE*
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Title: Re: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: Missy8964 on June 23, 2008, 11:45:35 PM

I don't know which is the one they are SUPPOSED to chew on, but my chins prefer lava rocks. 

Title: Re: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: Abby W. on June 24, 2008, 06:11:49 PM

Is it really safe for them to chew the stones from the building supply store?

Title: Re: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: chinchilla.nikki on June 24, 2008, 08:15:58 PM

I have heard that it is ok as long as it is washed.  Need to do some research myself.  Anybody else have some input on this? Or where to buy pumice in bulk?  It is not as easy to find in bulk as lava rock.

Title: Re: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: chinchillaboy4 on July 06, 2008, 09:46:41 PM

My pet store sells lava rock and my chin shredds through them, ive been using them for years and hes been fine. But if their is something wrong with them id love to know so i can stop giving it to him ::scaredspeachless::

Title: Re: Pumice stone versus lava rock
Post by: Abby W. on July 07, 2008, 01:58:19 PM

I have been buying mine from ebay.  There is a seller who sells it in lots of 100.