Hamster & Dwarf Hamster Sand & Sand Bath
Chinchillas are very house-trained animals that groom their own fur. Therefore, place a bowl of approximately 20cm long and 15cm high with a 2cm layer of bath sand in the cage every evening and leave it for half an hour. Your Chinchilla washes itself by t
Read moreSupreme Badzand has been specially developed for small steppe and desert dwellers. There are two types of bath sand available from Supreme: Friends Farm and Selective. The Friends Farm is standard bathing sand and the Selective is a premium version that i
Read moreThe BiMSi® herbal bath mint & chamomile contains carefully ground peppermint leaves and chamomile blossoms, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals.
Read moreJR FARM Chinchilla Sand Special consists of sepiolite-containing clay, which, unlike regular chinchilla sand, contains quartz and is therefore particularly good for removing grease and other impurities from chinchilla fur. This way the coat retains its na
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The BiMSi® lemon balm herbal bath contains carefully ground lemon balm leaves, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals. The skin is the rodent's largest sensory organ. She
Read moreThe BiMSi® lavender herbal bath contains carefully ground lavender leaves, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals. The skin is the rodent's largest sensory organ. She nee
Read moreThis multifunctional shovel can be used for all sorts of things. For example, we find this shovel very useful for scooping up food or bedding. Many animals also use a sandbox, for example. With this shovel you can easily scoop up the desired amount of san
Read moreThese stone bowls are suitable as food bowls or as water bowls. When used as a water bowl, the closed side prevents water from spilling. The larger bowls can even be used as a sandbox for smaller rodents!
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This food bowl is inspired by the adventures and characters from the Smurfs series! A cool, unique and funny range for rodents and rabbits! This ceramic food bowl with Jetpack Smurf is made of fired earthenware and is therefore very sturdy and stable. Thi
Read moreThis food bowl is inspired by the adventures and characters from the Smurfs series! A cool, unique and funny range for rodents and rabbits! This ceramic food bowl with Chef Smurf is made of baked earthenware and is therefore very sturdy and stable. This m
Read moreThis nice Trixie Corner Toilet can easily be placed in a corner of the cage, so it takes up less space. The toilet can also be used as a sandbox and thanks to the closed design, the sand remains largely on board. The toilet can easily be kept clean with t
Read moreThis Trixie Sandbox is made of plastic and is blue in color. The sandbox is suitable for nail and body care and contributes to a soft and supple coat of the rodents. Thanks to the sandbox, your rodent can bathe undisturbed and thanks to the handy shape of
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With this handy corner toilet, small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters can do their business in a pleasant and comfortable way. Most small rodents are house-trained and often choose one corner in the enclosure where they do their business. If a toil
Read moreWith this handy corner toilet, rodents and rabbits can do their business pleasantly and comfortably. Most rodents and rabbits are housetrained and often choose one corner of the enclosure where they do their business. If a toilet is placed in this corner,
Read moreWith this handy corner toilet, rodents and rabbits can do their business in a pleasant and comfortable way. Most rodents and rabbits are house-trained and often choose one corner in the enclosure where they do their business. If a toilet is placed in this
Read moreGive your rodent the right care with BiMSi® Bath Sand. This carefully cleaned and completely dried bath sand is a pure natural product without additives. BiMSi® Bath Sand has the perfect grain size for the coat care of small rodents, such as dwarf hamster
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The Trixie Digging Bin gives rabbits the opportunity to show their natural behavior and that is of course digging! The bucket is made of untreated natural wood and has two entrances/exits. Thanks to the plexiglass plate you can observe your rabbit while d
Read moreWith this concrete feeding trough, overturned feeding troughs are a thing of the past! The concrete feeder is not only very useful for larger rodents and rabbits, but the small rodents also benefit from the advantages of this feeder. We can actually laugh
Read moreThe Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a food bowl for rodents. The bowl is also suitable as a sandbox for small rodents. You can fill the container with, for example, Chinchilla sand or Gerbil sand and your little rodent can...
Read moreLet the digging and bathing begin with this handy sandbox from the Ferplast brand. A sandbox made of untreated FSC certified wood, with two entrances and a beautiful plexiglass "viewing window" at the front. Once filled with chinchilla sand, the animals c
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For the adventurous owners of small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils, there is now an exciting way to enrich their living environment and transform their daily experience: Desert Sand Red. This beautiful sand not only adds an aes
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Read moreSpoil your Small Rodent with Little One Chinchilla Bath Sand! You only want the very best for your little furry friends, right? Whether it is a cheerful chinchilla, a playful hamster, a curious gerbil or a cute degu, the well-being of your rodents comes f
Read moreComfortable entry depth and high corner height. Most rodents do their "business" in corners. This feature can be leveraged by animal care professionals to reduce the cleaning needs of the entire enclosure and significantly improve cage hygiene.
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When it comes to grooming, a sandbox is recommended. The animals love to roll in the sand and clean their coats. The sand has an abrasive and degreasing effect. In the summer, it even provides a little cooling thanks to its degreasing properties.
Attention! Never use shell sand in the sandbox. This sand is too sharp for the hamster's skin.
Do Hamsters & Dwarf Hamsters Need a Sand Bath?
In the wild, animals use sand as needed. The Syrian hamster lives mainly in sandy desert areas and therefore uses sand all year round for its night display. The Roborovski Dwarf hamster also needs sand because it naturally comes from desert areas. The other dwarf hamster species such as the Russian Dwarf hamster, the Campbell's Dwarf hamster and the Chinese Dwarf hamster, like to use a sand bath when they need it.
Why use Chinchilla sand?
We call it Chinchilla sand, but the sand is actually suitable for all small rodents that like to bathe. Chinchilla sand is a clay-based sand type, which means that this sand is most suitable for the natural habitat of the animals. The sand has a drying effect and that is also very important to be able to degrease the coat. Animals that do not naturally have a greasy coat will bathe less often in the sand.
In the wild, hamsters can only make tunnels in soils that contain clay, even if only a little. In this way, tunnels remain standing. The dried-out surface clay soils are used by the animals as a sand bath.
Why do Hamsters and Dwarf Hamsters bathe in sand?
Hamsters and Dwarf hamsters bathe in sand in the wild to keep their fur clean and free of grease, but also to get rid of parasites, for example. Sand is also good for itching, because it has an abrasive effect. In addition, sand ensures that the fur is degreased and therefore becomes more separated, which in turn ensures good ventilation and optimum humidity between the fur. The latter also prevents mold formation. Animals that really need a sand bath, such as Gerbils, for example, can develop skin fungus if there is no sand bath.