From:
Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2002-11-06 04:08:20 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] bath time
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20021105230547.00ac3ec0@mail.usaexpress.net>
At 12:50 AM 11/6/02 +0000, you wrote:
>I just rescued two ferrets. I gave them a bath, clipped their nails,
>cleaned the ears, they got the works. Unfortunately, I can not get rid
>of the cow manure/urine/who knows what smell on their heads and
>faces. Does anyone have any advice on how to wash their entire heads
>without getting soap stings in their eyes or too much water in their
>ears? I am unfortunately allergic to animals, but after having so many
>ferrets I am not allergic to them anymore. But whatever it is in these
>new boys coats is giving me major hives and major allergy attacks when i
>pet them.
Hello Ann-
Is it possible these ferrets are intact ( not neutered or
spayed?). Those who are intact have a more robust oil output and many
folks who are not bothered by altered ferrets do get a rash from handling
intact ferrets- my husband is one of them- he has to make sure he wears
long sleeves when he handles the boys in rut! The intact ferrets will also
present with a much stronger and muskier odor-- which again makes me
wonder. If this is the case- within 30 days of altering the oil in coat and
the odor should subside.
Hope this helps