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Is a chinchilla a hamster?
No, a chinchilla is a different rodent altogether that requires very different care.
How do you make a chinchilla on Alchemy Genetics?
You add Hamster and Hippopotamus.Hippopotamus+Hamster. If it does not work try Hamster+Hippopotamus.
Can you wash your dwarf hamster?
With chinchilla sand, but not water!
Could you use sand for hamster-bedding?
NO. you can use Chinchilla sand for your hamster to bathe in though
Can you make my hamster not smell by using chinchilla bath dust?
Giving your hamster a bath in a container of chinchilla sand is fine every couple weeks. This should be done by placing your hammie in a plastic bin or shoe box with about 2-3 inches of chinchilla sand in it. Remember ONLY use chinchilla sand! The DUST will make your little hammie very sick with respritory illnesses. Giving them baths gives them better hair conditions. Getting a potty and litter for your hamster will reduce smell in the cage too.
How can you get a dwarf hamster clean?
You can brush them with a toothbrush and/or let them roll over in chinchilla sand (not chinchilla DUST -- that will cause respiratory problems).
Will cotton with polyester hurt your hamster?
IS THIS WITH REFERENCE TO HAMSTER BEDDING like the cloth is made of cotton/polyester?if so- hamster bedding is readily available at pet stores, chinchilla sand is used for Hamster groomingIf you have no other option at the moment- soft paper Tissues should help
What should I do if soap gets into my hamster's eye?
Wash it out with water and don`t bathe the hamster they keep their self clean.
How often should a hamster be cleand?
Never put a hamster in water to clean them. It can kill oils they need to survive. Hamsters can clean themselfs but if you feel like you need to clean them, you can get hamster wipes and lightly wipe then or let them play in chichilla sand, not chinchilla dust though.
Are there any alternate ways to clean hamsters other than Hamster sand?
Chinchilla sand.There is no alternative. Water will strip away oils from hamster fur and cause the hamster to become sick and die.
Is chinchilla sand for a dwarf hamster?
It is not very good for them infact it can cause a type of disese that causes death.
Should you buy a weaned chinchilla or not?
that's a stupid question. Yes you should buy a weaned chinchilla, an unweaned chinchilla needs its mothers milk or it will die!
