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Question: Any ways to deodorize ferret stench?

(Posted by: Hannah on 2010-03-08 17:20:04)

I have 2, baby ferrets. both descented. i put descenting stuff in their water, but it should take a while to kick in. i only give them baths once a month, and they have each had their baths. i brush their teeth, and give them hard food to help with tartar. i brush their fur daily, and i use special cage deodorizing wipes. i spray with fabreze whenever i start to smell the odor. its not strong, but my mother says she can smell it on me after i play with them. any home remedies? any products you reccomend? anything at all? i clean the litter box often too, and i have special deodorizing litter, (non clumping, perfectly healthy for ferrets if they chose to eat it, no blockages or anything, calm down)

Posted by: Di on 2010-03-08, 17:43:31

Hmm..i personally think my dog stinks worse than my ferrets?and the kits smell a little stroner than adult ferrets.if it bothers you that much keep a specific long sleeve shirt or sweater and slip it on whenever you're around them,then take it off when you're not.its good you only bathe them once a month,anymore than that and their fur produces more oil,and they wind up smelling even more.be careful w/ the febreze,if they ingest much of that in their tiny little lungs it can be harmful.also,the clay litter is fine,provided they don't tunnel or snorkel in it,they can ingest it and if it's aspirated into their lungs it can cause pneumonia.fabric softener wipes in the dryer w/ their hammocks and blankets also helps.also if you feed marshall farms food you should switch to another brand,as that causes teir own odor and their poop to smell stronger.good luck and have fun!