What is the best brand dust/sand for a Robo Dwarf Hamster?

Question

I was in Petsmart and they didn't have any instructions in their guide on robo dwarf hamsters for giving them dust baths. Is there a best brand to use with them?

Answer 1

While sand isn't necessary, many dwarfs do enjoy it. You can also use it for their potty.

Make sure you get Chinchilla SAND, NOT dust. Dust is too dusty for them. The box at Petsmart should look like this:

http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/9339.j...

Answer 2

the problem with giving them sand baths is that they hide it. My gerbils coat get all greasy when I don't use it, so I usually have some in his cage. I use crittersand....

Answer 3

I think giving them sand for a dust bath is more trouble than its worth. Unlike Chinchillas, hamsters don't really need any sort of bath and get along just fine without them.