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04-21-2022, 04:54 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 18
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Safe bathing sand uk?
Hiya, I've been trying to find a safe hamster sand in the uk and the main brands seem to be super dusty these days. I've seen reptile sand suggested etc but any suggestions for a dust free (as far as is poss) sand that I can get online here in England would be super helpful. Thanks!😄
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04-21-2022, 05:31 AM
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#2
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: England
Posts: 232
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
I tried Komodo sand which some people like, but I found it left a film of dust, even after washing and drying for hours.
I've found the Exo TTerra sand to be relatively dust free - still very fine but not dusty. Here is the one I used now.
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04-21-2022, 02:53 PM
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#3
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
I've always used the Tiny Friends Farm sand and have never had any issues.
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04-21-2022, 02:57 PM
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#4
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 18
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by Ria P
I've always used the Tiny Friends Farm sand and have never had any issues.
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Yeah i used to aswell but I read somewhere about that one suddenly becoming poor quality + super dusty and causing hamster deaths ?? Thank you for replying anyways, its all very confusing!
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04-21-2022, 03:31 PM
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#5
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by Cutiehamster2
Yeah i used to aswell but I read somewhere about that one suddenly becoming poor quality + super dusty and causing hamster deaths ?? Thank you for replying anyways, its all very confusing!
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There is a lot of conflicting information about hamster products so i rely on my own judgement and common sense.
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04-22-2022, 01:17 PM
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#6
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: USA
Posts: 88
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by Ria P
There is a lot of conflicting information about hamster products so i rely on my own judgement and common sense.
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I agree with you on this Ria, relying on own judgment and common sense is without a doubt a Fail-Safe way for the hamster and one's self conscious too. I recently purchased the Play Sand and after rinsing it three times and baking it three times also, I kept experiencing dust. It was several days later is when I found my Roborovski Dwarf Hamster exit her home and saw her right eye was shut. I contacted the local Vet and they verbally suggested over the phone to use a warm salt solution and Q-Tip and gently wipe her eye. I did. Took several times doing this over several days period, but eventually it worked. I also mentioned to them the latest change to her substrate, using the Play Sand, and how dusty it seems. They stated it is possibly the reason of her eye problem because of the dust. Well, my own judgement and common sense had me remove the Play Sand immediately and use Reptifresh white. It is free of chemicals and dyes and she is having no more eye issues and she has already been seen by the local Vet too. Got a good check of health!
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04-22-2022, 08:19 AM
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#7
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 34
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by Cutiehamster2
Yeah i used to aswell but I read somewhere about that one suddenly becoming poor quality + super dusty and causing hamster deaths ?? Thank you for replying anyways, its all very confusing!
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Do you have any sources for this please? My hamster has this sand and it makes him sneeze, so like you I am looking for safe alternatives, but as you say it seems to be rather a minefield!
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04-22-2022, 10:15 AM
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#8
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 18
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by Snowy_Syrian
Do you have any sources for this please? My hamster has this sand and it makes him sneeze, so like you I am looking for safe alternatives, but as you say it seems to be rather a minefield!
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I can't remember where I read it originally but this video I found on YouTube kind of sums up the major points, though it is a few years old so I don't know what it is like now, as you say an absolute minefield!
Is Tiny Friends Farm Bathing Sand Safe? | Tiny Friends Farm Formula Change? - YouTube
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04-21-2022, 02:55 PM
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#9
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 18
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
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Originally Posted by heidii
I tried Komodo sand which some people like, but I found it left a film of dust, even after washing and drying for hours.
I've found the Exo TTerra sand to be relatively dust free - still very fine but not dusty. Here is the one I used now.
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Thank you. I'd looked at that one and was a bit concerned about some of the reviews saying that it was really dusty ! It's so confusing and I don't want to get something unsafe and make my hamster sick..... thankyou anyways, I'll look at that one again!
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04-21-2022, 04:03 PM
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#10
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Massachusetts USA
Posts: 6
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Re: Safe bathing sand uk?
Honestly any children's play sand works just as good and is a cheap safe alternative thats widely available I've used just regular children's play sand for years and its never been a problem for me!
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