The biggest source of ferret stink is not a ferret, but a ferret cage. The cage is filled with hammocks, blankets , toys, and litter boxes your ferrets use every day, the entire day. So, you have to clean the entire cage, replace hammocks and other fabrics too. Another big step in reducing the ferret smell is picking the best litter.
That litter has to be safe for your ferret and it has to minimize the smell of poop and urine. What are my recommendations? Read in my post about picking the best ferret litter. This last question actually depends on the questions above. The only tasks you can do are airing out your home, which is healthy for you no matter if you have pets or not. I would recommend keeping perfumes and other air fresheners to a minimum, especially in ferret rooms if you have them.
Also, there are ingredients in some perfumes that are actually harmful to most pets so it is not recommended to use them in the pet-friendly households. Descenting ferrets is a surgical procedure that removes anal glands in a ferret. Yes, those anal glands I talked about at the beginning of the article. But, as I already mentioned, anal glands are responsible for a different ferret smell.
With that in mind, you can see that this procedure is actually without a purpose. But, if you are interested in learning more about it, read my post about descenting ferrets here. It will help you clear your thoughts.
Do ferrets stink up your house? How bad do ferrets smell? The best way to know how bad do ferrets smell and if you can handle that is to visit someone with a ferret or a ferret shelter, hold a ferret, and see for yourself.
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Many people use Ferret Sheen or other spritzes and sprays with success. Thanks for your kind words, Courtney! Such good info: clear, concise, to the point. But I am still confused about the bathing issue.
Someone told me they need a bath once a week to cut down on the smell. But you are saying this increases musk production? Could you elaborate? Hi Elizabeth Ferrets have a certain musky smell and if you wash them too often, it strips the skin of their oil and dries out their skin, making them itch!
I personally only wash my guys a couple of times a year! Written by: PetMD Editorial. Published: June 12, What causes that distinctive ferret smell in the first place? What are some safe grooming practices to help control the smell in ferrets? Fiorella suggests the following to help keep ferret odor at bay: Keep their ears clean.
How does the cage play into ferret smell? This article was verified and edited for accuracy by Dr. Help us make PetMD better Was this article helpful? Yes No. Share this article. What did you find helpful?
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