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Preventing Stinky Ferret Syndrome

Another thing that bothers many people about the ferret is that, while the owners often become used to it, there is a very distinct odor to these cute and cuddly comedians. In most cases, you will find that your pet is probably de-scented and fixed but, if this is not the case, you may want to schedule a little trip to your veterinarian to do this. Even when they are de-scented and fixed, however, some ferrets will still have a rather musky odor. Produced by scent glands throughout their body, this smell can be transferred to their bedding, the furniture, rugs, clothing - whatever the little princess decides to roll on and rub against. Quite often, inexperienced ferret handlers believe this is a sign that baby needs a bath, only to discover their beloved pet smells worse afterward, once the oil glands work overtime to replace all the oil that the bath just washed away.

While there is no such thing as an odorless ferret, you can minimize odor by feeding him a diet that is not fish-based but, instead, contains healthy alternatives, such as lamb, rice and chicken. Cleaning his cage often will also help, as well as adding a small amount of baking soda to his litter, to help neutralize the smell. It's surprising how much odor can be controlled, simply by practicing responsible ferret husbandry.

About Pet Ferrets | Preventing "Stinky Ferret Syndrome" | Preparing For Your Pet Ferret
 Choosing Your Pet Ferret | Bringing Your Pet Ferret Home