What products do i use to give my ferret a bath?

What products do i use when giving my ferret a bath? Do they have ferret shampoos?What products do i use to give my ferret a bath?
Yes, they make ferret shampoos. You can check your local pet shops or buy online here: http://www.ferret.com/grooming/shampoos-鈥?/a> Most baby shampoos are also ok. Some would disagree with that, which is their choice, but that's all I ever used to use on my ferrets and they never had any problems from it. I've recently stopped use shampoos altogether though and now I just use 100% natural colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno is what I get - you can find it in the bath/beauty aisle of just about any store, even your local grocery store). It's a powder that you sprinkle in the water (one packet for one full tub; the less water you use, the less of the packet you need). The oatmeal is great - it helps relieve itchy skin, it makes their fur super soft, and it doesn't bother your ferret's skin like regular shampoos do. It's so gentle that you could actually bathe your ferret as often as once a week with it - I would *never* suggest someone do that with shampoos, but the oatmeal doesn't dry out or irritate their skin like a shampoo would (and I'm not saying you *need* to do it weekly, they're good about keeping themselves clean, but my ferrets have a problem with itchy skin during the winter, so it's nice having something that can be used that often if needed). All you do is fill the tub, sprinkle in the oatmeal, and let your ferret(s) soak for 10-15 minutes (I'll usually massage it into their body as well), then rinse with clean water, and dry. Your ferret won't come out smelling like ';cucumber melon'; or ';tropical paradise,'; but it really does clean them and is so much better for them. If you decide to use a regular shampoo instead, try not to bathe them more than once every 2-3 months at most (with regular shampoo, mine were getting one bath a year).What products do i use to give my ferret a bath?
They have ferret shampoo, that not only is soft enough for their sensitive skin, but helps take out the stink. Dont bathe a ferret too often though, because they tend to stink worse after a bath because their skin works overtime to rebuild the oil you washed off. Bath time should be more about playing than un-stinking. If you're trying to make them stink less, wash their bedding (blankets, hammocks, anywhere they leave their stink) and spritz them with a pet cologne. It soaks into the pores in their skin, so they emit the cologne instead of their stink for a few days. It's kinda nice :) As an alternative, use a baby shampoo. Dish soap is meant to strip the dishes of grease and grime (also in their comercials), hand soaps will dry their skin, and human shampoo is rough and if it gets into thier eyes it stings. They do not need a conditioner.
Yes, they make ferret shampoo - don't use anything else, especially Dawn (contains an ingredient that's harmful to animals). But, you don't need to bathe ferrets, they will groom themselves. Bathing strips the oils from their skin, makes them dry and itchy, and the oil glands start overproducing.This will make them smell more. If they like to play in water, put a bowl in the bathtub for them to splash around in. My Little Boy ferret can jump in and out of the bathtub by himself, so I try to keep a bowl of water that he can splash around in.
Pet stores make ferret shampoos, but honestly, I think they're just overpriced garbage...Personally, I use a bottle of either Mane and Tail or a bottle of cheap (like Suave) conditioning shampoo. (A 2 in 1) I have 3 ferrets and have been bathing them with 2 in 1 shampoos for years and they've never had skin issues and their coats are beautiful.
Ferret shampoo is obviously a good choice.


I bathe four ferrets at a time and I use diluted baby shampoo. Make sure your rinse really well to avoid the itchies.


Do not bathe them any more often than once every 1 or two months. I actually used to bathe mine once or twice a year, but mine seem to getting ';rat tail'; more often. I'm not sure if there's a connection between aging ferrets,the frequency of bathing and the development of ';rat tail';, but I do bathe them 4 times a year now and we have no more ';rat tails';.
i use this organic stuff called bobbies gorgious dog. Its for cats and dogs too. i asked my vet what to use on them and she suggested it. its a bit pricey at small pet stores, but i found a HUGE thing of it and some other goodies for only $7 at petsmart. it works REALLY REALLY good and kills the fleas that my cats bring in from the yard. it also kills the fleas in their bed and in the cage. This wash is really gental on their skin and smells REALLY good. i have had 7 ferrets so far and this is the best soap ive used on them. most of them actually like it. i tried a couple other soaps on my albino girl, and she went crazy, but when i tried this stuff, she actually calmed down and actually let me wash her. she has very delicate skin. you also dont have to use a lot of it, just a small size of a quarter or so. depending on the size of your ferret. but give it a try, its really worth it.


ive had my 10oz bottle for over a year and i have 4 ferrets that get a bath 2x a month, and it's only about 2/3 gone!
They do make ferret shampoo! There's a few different brands. Just go to Petco, or Petsmart, and it'll be right next to all their ferret supplies (flea/ tick treatment, water drops, etc).





Be sure not to bathe him too often, and try to avoid shampooing his head (avoid nose/eyes/ears/mouth). It dries out their skin and makes them itchy. Also, make sure you get all of the shampoo out, for the same reason. Also, their ears tend to get pretty smelly, too. So, if you're going to bathe him, make sure you get some earcleaner too!
Dawn could possibly kill your animal! you should use baby shampoo. Most on the market are overpriced. Vets will tell you baby shampoo. Do NOT wash them more than once every two months or you will destroy their oils and they will smell worse!
Wiley Coyote uses Acme Ferret Wash and Glistener
lol I would love to se it.





I would go to the vet and ask what they recommend. I definitely wouldn't use dawn detergent
Dawn dish soap is soft enough to be used on animals.