The chinchilla has beautiful velvety fur of unusual shades. The fluffy little animal is interesting to watch, and therefore it is often kept at home. In order for a chinchilla to take care of its fur coat, it should create the necessary conditions.
It is necessary
- - bathing suit;
- - special fine sand;
- - sieve.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a bathing suit for the animal
The chinchilla keeps its fur clean and keeps the fur moist by bathing. This procedure only bears this name, in fact, the animal is actively tumbling in the fine sand. Use a plastic canister or large cardboard box to do this. Cut through a comfortable entrance and make its edges soft so that the fur does not tear when entering. The animal should easily climb inside and leave the space without hindrance. To make your pet enjoy, and you can watch it, pick up a large transparent container for him. This can be a 5-liter glass jar with a wide mouth, laid on its side, or a small aquarium. In addition, pet stores offer a large assortment of bathing suits of original shapes, made of various materials.
Step 2
Prepare your swimming sand
In nature, chinchillas are cleaned with dry volcanic dust - it removes dirt and excess moisture well. When keeping in captivity, provide the animal with conditions suitable for the necessary hygiene procedures. Check the quality of the sand for large, sharp grains. If it shines in the light or pricks when rubbed, it is not suitable for chinchillas. Look for fine, dust-like filler in your swimsuit. If you find one, add 2 g of medical sulfur or Fungistop to the sand for the prevention of skin diseases. Cover the entire bottom of the container with a layer of at least 6 cm.
Step 3
Fit the swimsuit into the cage
Chinchillas immediately determine for what purpose it is intended. The animals will willingly turn around in it, cleaning their fur from dirt. The duration of the procedure should be 30 - 40 minutes. After bathing, the container must be removed immediately. If the bathing suit is left in the cage for a long time, your pets may use the sand for other purposes and will have to be thrown away. Use a sieve to remove visible debris. After each bath, remove loose hairs, debris and add some fresh sand. Complete replacement of the bathing contents after two weeks of use.
