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Never! In the wild, gerbil take sand baths, it keeps their fur clean and fluffy. But I would not recommend actually giving them a bath. Gerbils are not big fans of water, and could easily drown. I you really want your gerbils to look nice though, buy them bath powder and put it in a container. It's adorable to watch them roll around in it! You could also brush them with an unused toothbrush.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoa chinchilla needs a dust bath about 2 times a week, minimum. although your chin could have a bath every day too.
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Can you touch a chinchilla after its dust bath?
It is fine to touch it, but the dust comes off of it easier and it might need a dust bath sooner than usual. Touching your chinchilla after a dust bath does no harm to it.
How aften do you give a hamster a dust bath?
First of all you, yourself do not give your hamster a dust bath, but you can place the dust bath container in the cage. Hamsters use the dust to clean their fur, it will not harm them. Only allow a dust bath once a month, they don't need it daily.
Why do chinchillas need to take dust baths instead of normal water baths?
Based on my research, they take dust baths because it is healthy for them. I'm not so much help, sorry. :)You are right; you aren't much help.Here is another opinion.First, chinchillas are native to dry areas where there is not much water.Second, the dust baths get rid of excess oils and moisture on the fur which would not happen in a water bath.In conclusion here is the ovarall reason:It's healthy for themIt gets rid of excess oils and moisture on their coatThey come from dry areasAnd my extra answer - chinchillas have such dense fur that if they had a bath in water - their fur wouldn't properly dry.
How often should an American Foxhound be bathed?
you don't need to bath them often, they clean themselves regularly if you bath them too often then there coat may become greasy so don't over do it. I'd say bath tem if they REALLY smell.
Why do chinchillas blink?
they blink because they need to
Do chinchillas need platforms to jump on?
Of course not
How often do sheep need a bath?
Sheep do not need to bathe but sometimes farmers will plunge dip them to treat for lice.
How many times should you take bath?
As often as you need to in order to prevent people from avoiding you, due to personal hygiene issues... The number of times you actually need to bath varies from person to person.
Why do chinchillas need to go to game preserve?
because they have reservations
How often do you need to bath a Galah?
You do not need to bath a galah. Galahs, like most birds, preen themselves. When humans wash them, it interferes with the production of the natural oils which the galah needs for the best health in its feathers.
Do chinchillas live in the rain forest?
no they do not. chinchillas can have a be a house pet because they do not harm anyone and are friendly, and don't need the rain forest to survive. originated in Asia and the European countries chinchillas are cuddly nocturnal animals.
Do you really need a daily shower or bath to stay healthy?
No, but it helps. And if you work (play) in contaminated areas, you might need one more often.
