How to clean chinchilla pee from bum without getting her too wet?

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I have a chinchilla, and she is potty trained, but every so often she'll pee outside of her bedding which makes some of the pee sort of stick to her bum. I know that chinchillas getting wet is bad for their health because of how thick their coat is, so I usually clean it with a baby wipe and dry it with a towel, but I feel like it doesn't get all the pee out. What else can I do?Is it okay if her bum gets a bit wet since the fur there isn't as thick?If it gets matted should I take her to the vet? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 11 days old | 1.02 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

A small amount of moisture is not too big of a deal as it is likely to dry on its own with reasonable quickness. If the area becomes soiled or dirty WITHOUT mats, RoRo will be able to clean the area herself. Should mats form, you will have to deal with these manually either by brushing or a sanitary clipping.

How to clean chinchilla pee from bum without getting her too wet?

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