critter bath powder

[wine_stains]

is it safe to leave some critter bath sand/powder, inside a dwarf's cage? ive seen some people have the little baths with a little bit, in the cage at all times. or should I only let him use it, when I can keep an eye on him?

thanks!

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[blob]

I've always left chinchilla sand in my hamsters' cages at all times, and they've enjoyed going in there for a roll about whenever they please. I've never been able to get a hamster to use the sand "on command" so using it under supervision probably wouldn't work very well!

Make sure you get the sand and not the powder/dust, as this is safe for their little lungs. :)

[katiethereader]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[zombieroadtrip]

Powder/dust is a no-no. Make absolutely sure the chinchilla sand you bought is labeled 'sand', the dust will absolutely shred a hamster's lungs.

And I would say it depends on the hamster. One of mine eats sand, the other is horrified by it, so... lol. If your little guy behaves with it, it's perfectly safe.

[wine_stains]

i've been using this stuff..i assumed that because it had hamsters on the cover, that it was safe for them...even though it says dust. it has a sand-like texture to it..

[zombieroadtrip]

I use the same brand but a bigger box with chinchillas on it because it is labelled sand. I'd be wary of the powder. When you pour it does a lot of dust get in the air?