Ok I have a ferret & she doesnt smell all that bad. The only thing is that her poop smells but as long as I keep the litter box extremly clean ; there isnt really a problem. I am thinking of getting another ferret & I'm just curious - will it stink really bad or will it be fine as long as I keep everything clean ? ( I already do keep her cage clean but I dont want things to get crazy )
2006-09-23 13:15:26 · 8 answers · asked by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You seem like a caring fert owner and I appreciate that.
There is one thing you need to look at as far as the poo smelling really bad. Is it formed? It's not loose and slimy, is it?
If everything is okay in that department and the ferret is healthy, look at the label on your ferret food. What are you feeding it?
Some foods make ferrets smell much worse than others.
It's partially depending on the source of protein. Is there fish or fish meal in it? Try switching foods and see if that helps.
If you are getting a second fert and it's a male be prepared that you'll be using a bit more litter. Females pee and poop on the same spot, thereby only dirtying one spot. Males poop and then there's a pee spot an inch or two in front of the poo pile. Nature of the beast, anatomy related, lol.
Anyhow, contact me if you need to know more, but I believe you are on the right track. Enjoy your fuzzies.
Are you going to adopt?
Ever look at www.petfinder.com?
PS: be careful what you believe in here. There's a lot of bad information going around. Do not feed a ferret grapes and cucumbers. Ferrets are carnivores and cannot digest fruits and vegetables properly because they are lacking a part of the intestines called the caecum. Raw vegetables can actually lead to bowel obstructions which, if not removed surgically, can kill your ferret.
And bathing........less than once a month for sure. Some owners only bathe 2 - 3 times a year, I bathe about every 2 months or if they've gotten into something.
2006-09-24 03:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Huh? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there I have recently got a ferret myself (cool pets or what?) I haven't had any problems with smelly poop. I feed him on ferret complete - not cat food as I think even though people say it is fine for ferrets it's still actually cat food. I don't feed him lots of different treats either, I give him Ferretone (Magic Milk!) cucumber and grapes with no seeds or skin and that's about it really. You are doing a fab job in keeping his cage clean and changing the litter frequently so I can't see why another ferret would make things even worse on the smeel front. As you know each ferret has his own unique personality and traits so maybe your ferret will always have smelly poop but the new ferret maybe fine. Good luck with the new edition, I am getting another one myself next week and am keeping everything crossed that they will love each other to bits - I have bought another cage just in case they can't stand each other!!
2006-09-24 02:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by manc red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets do have a natural smell and too much bathing them can give them skin conditions. Do as you are and keep the litter fresh ideally using something like Catsan which absorbs the odours to a large degree. If the companion ferret you get her is male you will obviously need to have him castrated and this in itself reduces his smell and that of his urine etc post-op. Eddie is right in that you must have your female ferret spayed as otherwise her "heat" or oestrus period will not end and will leave her vulnerable to infections and even death.
Local ferret clubs exist in the UK, ask your vet or look on the notice boards of pet shops etc in your area. Some people have male ferrets vascetomised rather than castrated so that they can be used to "mate" with females without producing any babies and this brings the female ferret out of the "heat" period safely without leaving her pregnant. This option is useful if you want to breed from her at some stage but not at present whereas obviously spaying her is the permanent solution.
2006-09-23 22:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have 2 male Ferrets and there alot worse. You can get special shampoo for them and its good for there skin too. The smell for the Jills(female) is the poo and u just have to keep on top of it. Oh and they should be kept in pairs as they love 24/7 company
1 more thing make sure you get her done when she's old enough cause if she dont mate it can kill her
2006-09-23 13:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
THE GREATEST thing I have found lately is Fresh Step cat litter. It's the scoopable kind, in case you're not familiar with it. My house is much fresher than it ever had been. Even when I'm cleaning out the litter box, there's no scent.
If it's the litter smell you're concerned with, try it! You'll be thrilled you did!
Good luck!
2006-09-23 13:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by class act 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you keep everything clean you will be fine. My mom and me each had one and they got so attached to playing with each other that when one had to go home they got depressed so my mom ended up keeping the both of them so they would be happy and she never had a problem with any odors.
2006-09-23 13:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by wolfds650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a ferret, I've learned that you can bathe them once every week, or once every two weeks as long as you use a very mild soap with conditioners in it. And as for the poop, I'd suggest going for something with carbon in it, or if you use wood chips, go for something with a strong wooden smell
2006-09-23 15:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by layfettelove 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't keep them in the house or you may notice the smell a little more
2006-09-23 13:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋