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Yes they love this, I bath my gerbil and cat together
Only if you never want it to learn to swim.
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What do gerbils take a bath in?
gerbils take baths in sand.
Can gerbils swim in 1 inch deep water?
gerbils cant swim in water, because they are not adapted to, and you can put them in water only if it gets the very bottom of their feet wet, no further than their feet.
Can you use flour for a gerbils dust bath?
Gerbils do not require dust baths like Chinchillas. If you are able to get a gerbil to try it then use a dust bath formula from a pet store. In my experience they don't like baths.
Can gerbils share water?
Yes. I have to boy gerbils and they both share there water.
When gerbils get baths is there a soap you have to use?
No, there is no special soap for giving a gerbil a bath.
How often should you give your gerbils a bath?
1 or 2 times a week
A wading pool is no less risky than a a bath tub - what does this mean?
You can drown in an inch of water
How large do gerbils grow to?
gerbils get to be about 4 inches long with 3 inch talls so about 7 inches total
Can gerbil swim in 1 inch water?
gerbils cant swim in water, because they are not adapted to, and you can put them in water only if it gets the very bottom of their feet wet, no further than their feet.
How often do chinchillas need a dust bath?
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.
How many gerbils live in a ten-gallon tank?
You can comfortably fit 2 gerbils. Make sure you get 2 not 1 because they are social. Make sure your gerbils have lived together before you buy them because if not there will be fighting. Good luck!
What types of dust do you use for your gerbils bath?
A gerbil dust bath is actually making use of chinchilla dust and sands, available at places like Petsmart and Petco. Pour a couple of inches of the sand into a bowl and place your gerbil in it. The gerbil should run and roll around, kicking up dust, making a mess, but getting clean. The fine dust captures dirt and grease that may be on their fur and leaves their coat shiny and smooth! It keeps their coat clean by removing grease and grub from it. Gerbils should always have a special place for digging in which helps to keep their fur nicely maintained. For a dust bath, use chinchilla bathing sand in a container. They will dig and roll around in it and it will keep their fur clean Please note that this is the only type of bath you should give your gerbils, as water will rinse off natural oils that insulate the gerbil and it could get sick or chill to death!
