Grooming Your Pet Ferret

Bathing ferrets is a somewhat controversial topic, especially with regards to how often. The ferret's scent is partially due to the natural oils from the ferret's skin, so a bath may temporarily reduce the musky scent. However, because the bath strips the skin and fur of these oils, the bath actually stimulates an increase in the production of these skin oils, so the musky scent may actually become stronger for a couple of days after the bath. Learn more about the art of ferret bathing and grooming from Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets.