Hamster or Gerbil Bathing Sand - All Natural Small Animal Pet Litter - 12 lbs

100% All natural sand perfect for gerbils or hamsters to bathe in. Our product is contains zero additives or chemicals. It's just simply pure desert sand which has been cleaned and kiln dried How Sand Baths Work: In the wild, gerbils and hamsters clean themselves with sand and dirt . Sand is Naturally abrasive and a good alternative to water for animals that would be made vulnerable by taking a bath in liquid. The abrasion created when your hamster or gerbil rolls in the sand bath functions to remove the excess particles from the coat. The sand itself absorbs excess oils and moisture from the skin and coat.Water-baths are not good for gerbils and hamsters as they leach away vital molecules from their coats, and this can lead to skin problems. Water baths should only be used in emergencies, such as when a gerbil has something potentially harmful stuck to its fur