» Uncategorized http://blog.onlinepetdepot.com Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:06:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 How And When To Bathe Your Chinchilla http://blog.onlinepetdepot.com/uncategorized/how-and-when-to-bathe-your-chinchilla http://blog.onlinepetdepot.com/uncategorized/how-and-when-to-bathe-your-chinchilla#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:38:05 +0000 onlinepetdepot http://blog.onlinepetdepot.com/?p=182 Chinchillas don’t take normal baths with water. They prefer to take dust baths with a fine dust that gets into their coats and absorbs oil and dirt from the fur. As you learn about chinchilla care, you’ll find they actually need regular dust baths to keep their fur healthy and clean. They also seem to enjoy them quite a bit.It’s important to never bathe your chinchilla with water either, it will remove the oils from their skin and fur that helps regulate their body temperature.

Chinchilla Dust Bath Dust – What Is Best?

Special chinchilla dust bath may be purchased here.  It’s specially made to imitate the dust they would normally find in their natural habitat to take a bath in. Beware of buying similar powders or sand that may look the same, but won’t penetrate your chinchillas fur down to the skin to fully cleanse them.

To give your chinchilla a dust bath, you may purchase a ceramic chinchilla bath or find a big, heavy bowl that won’t tip over and put the dust into it. It should be just a bit larger than your chin that will be using it. A slightly enclosed container works perfect for this (like a canister or fishbowl). Make sure there’s about a half inch of dust in the bottom and stick it in your chinchilla cage when they are most active (evening is a good time).

You can reuse the dust if it looks fairly clean s long as you clean any clumps out after each use. If it gets dirty or too clumpy, then it’s time to throw the old dust out and refill your container with new stuff. You shouldn’t leave the dust bath in their cage all the time, as too much can dry their skin out and they might start using it for their litter box. Leaving the dust in the cage can also cause eye irritation, so it’s best just to take it out after it’s been used.

How Often Should I Set Up Chinchilla Dust Baths

Offering your chinchilla the dust bath around twice a week is usually enough to keep them clean. You can give them more though, if their fur starts to feel damp or oily. If you live in a more humid climate, then you’ll want to give your chin more dust baths. You should allow about 10-15 minutes of good rolling for a thorough cleansing. If you find their skin is becoming dry and flaky then try decreasing bathing time and frequency a little.

Just like many things that your chinchilla does, watching them take a dust bath can be pretty entertaining. It’s so different than what we’re used to, and very cute!

 

 


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The Dog Gone Smart Crate Pads / Mats:

  • These easy-care fabrics are ideal for the messy puppy and older dogs alike 
  • The Dog Gone Smart Crate Mats have been Designed to fit most standard-sized crates and carriers 
  • These Crate Mats are Great for traveling.  These plush pads can be used as a bed or a protective car seat cushion. Your dog will just flop down wherever he sees his favorite mat and feel right at home
  • 100% soft cotton fabric on one side makes the pads cool in the summer while the reversed sherpa side provides extra warmth in the winter

    • The Dog Gone Smart Crate Pads / Mats come in a variety of diffrent Colors and sizes to fit your dogs needs.

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    CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOG GONE DONUT BEDS:
    Because Dog Gone Smart Beds stay clean longer you don’t have to wash them as often as similar products on the market. When you do wash them they come out looking brand new just follow these simple instructions:    
       
      Inside Tufted Cushion:

  • Remove inside tufted cushion
  • Machine wash, gentle cycle, wash with similar colors
  • Use regular detergent
  • NEVER use fabric softener, dryer sheets or bleach as 
        these will alter the finish of the fabric
  • Tumble dry at high heatCover:
  • Unzip Cover and remove inside bolster, rezip cover
  • Machine wash, gentle cycle, wash with similar colors
  • Use regular detergent
  • NEVER use fabric softener, dryer sheets or bleach as 
        these will alter the finish of the fabric
  • Tumble dry at high heat
  •  Ironing is recommended   Bolster:
  • Hand wash only 
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    CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECTANGULAR, ROUND AND MEMORY FOAM SMART BEDS
    Because Dog Gone Smart Beds stay clean longer you don’t have to wash them as often as similar products on the market. When you do wash them they come out looking brand new just follow these simple instructions:

         Cover:

  •  Unzip Cover and remove inside pillow, rezip cover
  •  Machine wash, gentle cycle, wash with similar colors
  •  Use regular detergent
  •  NEVER use fabric softener, dryer sheets or bleach as
         these will alter the finish of the fabric
  •  Tumble dry at high heat
  •  Ironing is recommended   Inside Pillow:
  •  Hand wash only
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    Built with Nano Technology, The Dog Gone Smart Bed is the most technically advanced dog bed on the market.
    Using the performance fabric finishes NanoSphere and ActiveSilver, these beds stay clean and kill bacteria naturally, standing up to the wear and tear of the most active dog. Non-toxic, pet safe, environmentally friendly, The Dog Gone Smart Bed earned the Bluesign health seal of approval! Canvas bottom with sherpa top.
     
    Dog Gone Smart Beds Have A Durable protective function:
    Dog Gone Smart Technology has an extremely high level of abrasion resistance using NanoSphere.  The protective function is retained even with heavy duty use, frequent washing or cleaning.
     
    Dog Gone Smart Technology uses a bacteriostatic that reduces the spread of bacteria which can cause doggie odor as well as bacterial infections and allergens creating a healthier environment for your dog.

    The NanoSphere is a Bluesign approved technology that is compliant with global environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards. The Bluesign criteria guarantees that the most economical use of resources and the greatest possible exclusion of substances harmful to human/environmental health have been maintained in the manufacturing of the Dog Gone Smart bed.

     
    All fabrics are non-toxic, pet safe and environmentally friendly and earned the Bluesign® health seal of approval. These Beds are extremely resistant to liquids, dirt and coat oil. Contains ActiveSilver, a permanent antimicrobial that kills bacteria and viruses.

     

     

     

     

     

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