Chinchillas have the thickest fur of all the animals in the world. They also lack sweat and oil glands. In their natural habitat, chinchillas regularly wash themselves in volcanic ash and fine dust to remove the excess liquid and hairs and to clean their fur. Degus, gerbils and hamsters also take sand baths. Regular quartz sand cannot be used for pet baths as it gets in their fur and scratches the hair._x000D_ _x000D_ Little One bathing sand is a perfect hygienic way of taking care of your pets’ fur. Soft smooth sand granules will give the thick fur of chinchillas and other decorative pets a thorough cleaning and remove condensed water and oil. Little One sand does not scratch the fur and is easy to shake off, making your pet’s fur look luxurious and glossy._x000D_ _x000D_ The sand has undergone thermal treatment._x000D_ _x000D_ Instructions for use_x000D_ Give chinchillas a bath at least three times a week. In high humidity and high temperature conditions, they have to have baths daily._x000D_ Pour the sand into the dust bath 3-5 cm thick._x000D_ The bathing should take around 30 minutes._x000D_ Replace the sand completely after it gets soiled.