dust

[jrocco163]

is there a particular brand or kind of dust that you all prefer for baths...and how long should they little fuzzies have access to it???
thanks!!!
xoxoo
Jamie

[partygirlha]

most people like blue cloud or blue sparkle. I tried both and my guy is a sparkle boy. I recommend buying a bit of both (tons of people here sell both) and seeing what goes over best. I give Mouse about 20 minutes of bath time evey other day - give or take. sometimes he gets a quick roll evey night - other weeks more time per night but not evey night - don't leave dust in all the time!

[puddlesandchubbs]

I use blue cloud and love it. Puddles gets a bath every third day. If I see her getting a tad "rough" looking, I'll throw in an extra one. Some people give baths more or less often. I guess it all depends on your chins.

[◊ Willow80 ◊]

i used to use blue cloud but it seemed to bother willows eyes. it would get stuck in the corners and shed scratch at it. for the longest time i was convinced she had an eye infection! so i switched to blue sparkle and she doesnt seem to have that problem at all anymore so i've just been sticking with that one.

[snusbaum]

I am using Blue Cloud, but I haven't tried Blue Sparkle. I ordered 1 lb and on my next order I am going to order some Blue Sparkle and see which works better.

[Essentia]

I use Blue Cloud or Blue Sparkle. I have both. Blue cloud is if he's looking greasy, Blue Sparkle if his fur looks ok and it's just time to dust.

[mistywaterwoman]

It depends on the level of humidity where you live. High humidity = dust baths more often, lower humidity = less frequent dust baths. Over dusting can dry out their skin and make them itchy.
I live where the air is SOUP so I leave the dust available every day. My girls regulate themselves, they don't dust every single day, maybe 4 or 5 times a week, though. They seem to know when they need it!

Blue Cloud can trigger asthma if you are prone to it, Blue Sparkle works just as good and is a tiny bit cheaper. I mostly use LM Animal Farms dust which I find at my local feed store, but I keep Blue Sparkle on hand as a backup.

Check our Resource section for where to buy them.

[dawn]

I use blue cloud since I can get 50lb bags for 31.00 locally and it works well. I have my dust out at play time, they can dust as much as they want, never had a problem with dry skin or eyes but we have alot of humidity here also.

[puddlesandchubbs]

wow! How long does a 50lb bag last you Dawn?

[dawn]

I have 4 dust bath containers so 50lbs lasts 6 months or so.

[Essentia]

Ugh on you being able to find it locally!

I've found that LM Animal Farms dust is very, very similar to Blue Sparkle. If I can't get my hands on BS or BC, I run to the local pet store and purchase that.

[*ANGEL*]

You guys that have local hay food and dust are so lucky, there is nothing I can get around here..so I always an ordering online.

I was using blue cloud for about a year but it really bothered me and I couldn't breathe right when they were dusting so I switched to Blue Sparkle and I think it is great. Either one is a great choice and keeps their fur beautiful :-)

[Stacie]

I use Blue Cloud here. I get about 15 lbs shipped in a large flat priority box and it lasts a good while. Never had any problems with it, either. It has really done wonders for my rescue boy's fur!

[Carol~Anne]

LM Farms or Sun Seed for me. I was in a pinch the other day, broke down and bought some Kaytee and wow was it ever expensive, $11.99 for a small container. I won't be doing that again.

No one sells Blue Cloud or Blue Sparkle around here but maybe I can buy some from Pam?

[lilchinchilla]

I sell blue cloud and I think Pam does. You should try it, it is so much better than the stuff in the stores, imo. I find it cleans up the white chins much better than any other dust. I'm also allergic to the other kind of dust. I break out in a rash if I use it. I'm allergic to the blue cloud too, but only that it stuffs my nose up. I don't have an itchy red rash from it.

[@ hogmom @]

Jan 22, 2009 11:43:55 GMT -5 Essentia said:

I use Blue Cloud or Blue Sparkle. I have both. Blue cloud is if he's looking greasy, Blue Sparkle if his fur looks ok and it's just time to dust.

Yep...I agree. I have both brands and use them this way as well.
......great minds think alike...hehehe

[rockysmom]

Blue Cloud!! I love the way it smells (yes I'm a freak, lol) and I love the way it make my chins look and feel. I was blessed to get a TON of it when I took in Napoleon.

[Essentia]

I also like the way it smells, so we can be freaks together.

[rockysmom]

LOL!

[Inked Up Tara]

I have blue sparkle here. maybe some blue cloud as well..... lol