Chinchilla Dust Bath

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Chinchillas have dense fur. Over time, oils and moisture collect in the fur. In the wild, chinchillas have no way to clean their fur other than to roll around in volcanic ash which acts as an absorbent. Chinchillas do not go into water. Nor should you ever bathe your chinchilla in water. Doing so would [...]

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callie:

Is there anything else you can use for dust baths instead of the "special" dust?

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ginny:

One of my 2 8-mos old chinchilla females (littermates) died by getting caught in a hammock tie, and then, I guess, having heart failure while thrashing about. I'm planning to get another chin because our remaining one seems very depressed. Anybody have any experience with this kind of misfortune?

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salsa:

How long do chichillas live?

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- ethan:
  
  i talked to a vet and she has a chinchilla that is 8 years old
  
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- Mikayla:
  
  they can live up to be 20 years old! i know pretty long time!
  
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- lolgirl:
  
  10-15 yrs if u treat them well 20 yrs :p
  
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- Ashlie Vance:
  
  They live up to 15 years
  
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Sam:

If anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. My chinchilla just turned 3 and she seems to be rubbing her face in her poop or pee, I'm not home to see what she does, but it is yellow and wet and smells. Also she won't chew any of her treats or sticks. Would anyone suggest or know what is wrong? she has been doing this for about 3 weeks now, but it has gotten worse recently

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- salsa:
  
  You may want to see a vet for that kind of thing. Or she may want you to give her dryer lining in her cage.
  
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- ChinchillaExpert:
  
  you may also want to try taking it to a vet.There might be something wrong.
  
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courtney:

what kind of dust should you use for the dust bath, and were would you get it?

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- Irene:
  
  You can buy "special" chinchilla dust at any pet store.
  
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Lyric:

I live in TN, How often should i give my chinchilla a dust bath???

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- Catherine:
  
  depends on your climate, if you live in a humid area bathe it about 3 times a week, if you live in a dry area 1 or 2 is better
  
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  - jackie:
    
    i live in TN and i give them dust baths 3 times a week and it seems content with that..

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