Bathing a ferret
Ferrets are perhaps the most nimble and agile pets, bathing which is often a real “life-and-death battle.” However, full-fledged pet care is unthinkable without periodic bathing, and therefore you will have to resort to this procedure at least occasionally. Our tips will help you make bath procedures for a nimble animal as comfortable and useful as possible!
But first, let’s look at the question: how often should you bathe a ferret? By nature, these pets have a very specific smell, which not every owner will like. Therefore, many inexperienced owners tend to bathe their pets as often as possible. However, frequent water procedures contribute to a more active work of the sebaceous glands on the ferret’s skin, and the smell only becomes stronger. In addition, frequent bathing disrupts the production of natural skin lubrication and negatively affects the condition of the pet’s fur.
The optimal frequency of bathing a ferret: 1 time (maximum 2 times) per month.
10 ferret bathing tips:
The ferret can be bathed in a basin or bath. Observe your pet’s behavior. Some ferrets explore basins with interest and avoid baths, others do exactly the opposite. Consider the individual preferences of your animal.
Before bathing, give your ferret time to familiarize yourself with the bathing area. For several days, he will freely climb in a basin or bath and make sure that these objects do not pose any danger to him.
Control the water pressure if bathing your ferret in the tub. Strong pressure will scare the pet.
The water temperature should not exceed +37-38°C.
First, put your ferret in the bath, and then slowly start to draw water. A level of 2/3 of the ferret’s height is enough. First, wet the pet’s fur, and then apply shampoo. For wetting and rinsing the fur coat, it is better to use a bucket, because. shower can greatly frighten the animal.
Shampoo and water should not get into the eyes, ears and mouth of the ferret.
Do not delay the bath: it is stressful for the pet anyway!
Shampoo and a towel should be on hand so you don’t have to spend time looking for them while the frightened ferret is in the tub or basin.
Use only natural ferret shampoo. It maintains the health and beauty of the pet’s coat, gives it a well-groomed appearance.
After bathing, dry the ferret’s fur thoroughly with an absorbent towel or hair dryer (if the ferret is not afraid of noise). Then take the ferret to his house, after laying dry towels there. When the ferret is completely dry, the towels will need to be removed. Strictly ensure that the ferret does not get into a draft, otherwise it is 99% likely to get sick.
Take care of your pets, never punish them for being scared, and don’t forget to reward them with treats. Ferrets love them so much!
You May Also Like
Diarrhea in a ferret: how to help a pet?
How to determine the sex of a red-eared turtle?
