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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 remove the natural oils which protect a chinchilla's skin and helps them regulate their body temperature. Instead, it is best to give them a bowl or container filled with special dust for them to roll around in.
Therefore with a balanced diet, a good amount of clean and fresh water is very essential for chinchillas. Once or twice a week you can give your pet chinchillas some fresh fruits and vegetables as well. Don't forget that chinchillas eat only root vegetables like carrots, leafy greens and so on. Conclusively, whatever the type of chinchilla is whether it is wild or pet they like to have light food items in their diet.