Chinchillas are not comfortable with standing water and can become very frightened. Thus your chinchilla will enjoy a sand bath better. Purchase chinchilla sand from a reputable pet supply company. This sand is coarse enough so there isn’t dust that could cause respiratory issues. You can also buy a chinchilla dust bath or use a shallow plastic container. Put an inch or two of sand in the bath or container and place it in your chinchilla’s enclosure. Let him explore the bath and hopefully jump inside and roll around to clean himself. Only leave the container in the enclosure for about 15 minutes so your chinchilla doesn’t use it as a litter box. Keep trying until your chinchilla gets the idea of the sand bath. Some people allow their chinchilla access to the bath several times a week or however often your chinchilla seems comfortable with. For more information, contact your Westside, IN veterinarian. See details here.