Problem of smell in ferrets

One of the disadvantages that have ferrets as pets, is the characteristic smell, that ensue and that permeate everything the House. Many people tolerate this odor, while that seems unbearable to others and soon emerge from the animal.

The smell of ferrets occurs through the sebaceous glands of the skin, which produces an odor that mark their territory and attract opposite sex ferrets.

They also have some anal glands that give off odor occasionally when frightened or are nervous. Many people believe that these glands are which are to blame for the smell of ferrets and removed them is, but this is not true. As we have said, they only use these glands in mode of Defense sometimes, but the smell is own ferret through your skin.

To prevent unpleasant odours produced by ferrets as far as possible we can follow some recommendations:

-It is a mistake to bathe our huron believing that so will eliminate odors. Bathing too, the glands of your skin "work" twice to replenish the skin protection and increase the smell.

-We must also take into account that the huron will spreading its smell everywhere to mark territory. It is very important to take extra hygiene of your cage, hammock, bed, Sandpit,... these elements will smell even more than own ferrets, so it is important to always have them the most clean possible so the odor does not spread through the House.

-Also it is advisable to clean the area of the ears regularly. Wax that accumulates in this area is one source of odor of ferrets.

-Avoid foods and feed with fish since this increases the smell of feces.

-Ferrets in heat increases segregation of odours during this stage. If we are not intended for breeding, castration is not bad idea, but you don't think doing so will stop smelling.

In any case, it is advisable to go to a vet that is which can better advise us on that we can do to prevent to the extent possible the smell ferrets produced.