Professional Guide to Ferret Cleaning and Care

Ferrets are small, playful animals that make great pets. Routine ferret-care includes keeping the cage clean and disinfected [source: HSUS] and proper medical treatment, including vaccinations [source: AAHA]. Ferrets secrete an odor, even though they groom themselves [source: Drs. Foster and Smith], so bathing your ferret is an important part of keeping it clean.

Ferrets need to be bathed once a month. Too many baths can dry out a ferret's coat, cause discomfort, and actually increase the odor by causing the sweat and oil glands to work harder [source: Drs. Foster and Smith]. Here's how to bathe and groom a ferret:

Cleaning your ferret includes cleaning its cage: