From:
iammyferretsmom@msn.com
Date: 2003-11-26 05:44:50 UTC
Subject: RE: Washing ferrets
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <4668014.1069825490367.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
When I was a new ferret mom, I heard that it's really not necessary to wash=
ferrets unless they get really dirty (like getting in the fireplace and ar=
e covered with soot, etc.). I was told it can wash away their oils and act=
ually make their musky odor stronger. I tried it because....well, basical=
ly I'm lazy and always look for the easy way. But imagine my surprise and =
relief when I've had several people at the vet's office (techs, the vets th=
emselves, and others) comment that my ferrets have no odor to them and ask =
what I bathe them in. When I tell them I don't bathe them at all, they're =
amazed, but listen to what I tell them I learned. It certainly was true. =
It's like their little bodies don't feel like they have to keep creating th=
eir musky oils that we wash away, so it finally settles down. Yeah, every =
once in a while they throw off a little scent, and it will accumulate in th=
eir bedding if I don't wash their hammies, etc. every couple of weeks, but =
my ferrets are very neutral smelling. Just thought I'd pass it along, for =
what it's worth.
Author wrote:
> hi, I'm just new at this ferret biz, I have 2 gorgeous kids. Pinky is an =
albino girl and Killer is a sable boy.They are both 1 year old. I was wonde=
ring if someone can please tell me what soap is safe to wash my one year ol=
d ferret Pinky with? Also, what age can I start washing babies at?
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