Chinchillas are naturally afraid of being submerged in water so traditional bathing is difficult. Your chinchilla will need to take dirt baths to keep himself clean and his coat shiny. Purchase chinchilla sand from a reputable pet supply store. You can buy a dirt bath there too or use a small container. Put a few inches of sand in the container and place it into your chinchilla’s enclosure for him to explore. Generally he will start rolling around in it. However, if he doesn’t, remove the dirt bath from the cage after about 15 minutes so he doesn’t end up using it like a litter box. Try again another day. Offer the dirt bath several times a week, once a week or at least every other week. Check your pet’s coat and do what is best for you and your chinchilla. Contact your Brookfield, WI vet to learn more or click here.