Just make sure that you hold the dryer at least half a metre away from you pet, and turn the setting to the lowest heat possible. These animals have self-cleaning behaviors; their body produces natural oils to keep the epidermis functioning like normal.
The purpose behind taking dust bath is to help knock off and dry up excess oil to keep their skin and fur dry and clean. As they complete their usual hygiene ritual, your chinchilla will kick up dust and it will inevitably end up all over carpets, sheets, curtains etc. Try using the bathroom or a room that can easily be sprayed and wiped clean.
Chinchillas Dust usually contains pumice, volcanic ash, and other naturally occurring volcanic minerals. When looking for a brand to purchase, you should definitely look into consumer reviews before making a decision. Dust that is low in quality can create serious problems for your chinchilla including itching and scratching.
Any exceptions? What to do if your chinchilla gets wet? Towel dry If you chinchilla got wet accidentally, quickly use a piece of cloth to gently wipe the water off it body. Damp fur can cause hypothermia, especially in a cool room or one with a draft. If your pet chinchilla happens to get a little wet for any reason, do not panic. Instead, take action. Dry her body off with a towel yourself, or do so using a blow dryer. This can cause health issues like fungus and hypothermia, the latter of which can kill your pet.
Chinchillas scare easily, and loud noises, sudden movements, strangers, being touched unexpectedly or being handled roughly, other pets, being chased, and fighting between cage mates can all make your chinchilla scared. Sudden death in chinchillas is caused by heart attacks, strokes, sudden physical trauma, or environmental issues like excess heat, cold or moisture. Chinchillas cannot die of fright or a broken heart.
In rare instances chinchillas need to be bathed in water, particularly for urine scalding sitting in urine. The rodents are notable for their extremely thick coats. If these coats come into contact with water and become damp or fully wet, the fur can become tightly compacted together, creating a big, uncomfortable mass. The thick fur also can be extremely slow to dry, and can create chilling problems for chinchillas. Lastly, due to the excessive dampness, water also can bring upon fungal infections in the small animals.
Keeping your chinchilla out of water in no way means that you have to forsake bathing him entirely. One way in which to keep your pet squeaky clean is by allowing him to move his body over dust, which is capable of soaking up excess oils, and encouraging coat health and shine. Purchase dust made specifically for these purposes at your local pet store.
If you place some inside of a bowl, your cutie's instinct will be to lavish it all over her body.
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