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Chinchillas => Health => Topic started by: almost vegan on August 27, 2012, 06:42:13 PM

Title: Best bath dust?
Post by: almost vegan on August 27, 2012, 06:42:13 PM

Is there a " best" bath dust or are they all pretty much the same?
Thanks

Title: Re: Best bath dust?
Post by: GrayRodent on August 27, 2012, 06:53:25 PM

Not all bath dusts are the same. Dust from the Blue Cloud mine is the best and likely the only dust that you should use. Dust no more than twice a week for 15-20 minutes at a time to prevent skin dryness. I think Petsmart sells it so it shouldn't be too hard to come by.

Title: Re: Best bath dust?
Post by: chinclub on August 28, 2012, 05:26:11 PM

If you aren't showing chinchillas any "dust" will do.  Stay away from chinchilla sand like the one Super Pet makes.  It should be fine like powder.  Blue Cloud, Blue Sparkle, and the KayTee dusts are all great.  SunPet also makes a good dust.  Stay away from anything that is scented.

Title: Re: Best bath dust?
Post by: jmdebb on August 28, 2012, 07:29:38 PM

if you get it at a pet store, the lixit is actually blue cloud, [i actually spoke to the blue clowd people]