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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.
A chinchilla dust bath is best done at least twice a week in the evenings. If your petâs fur is constantly oily or dirty, bathing can be done more often. If the cageâs environment is in a drier climate, baths can be lessened. 10 to 15 minutes is enough time for chinchilla dust bath. Check if your petâs skin begins to get dry, flaky and or if it constantly scratches its skin.