Neutering makes males less aggressive and protects females from aplastic anemia and septicemia, two diseases that are predominant causes of ferret death. Your Ferret Ferrets are fastidious animals and they clean themselves regularly, however some additional grooming is required by the owner. This involves removing loose, dead hairs with a soft bristle brush about once a week, plus moistening a cotton ball with peroxide and carefully wiping the inside of the ears to remove excess wax and dirt. Even when ferrets have been descented they still have some musky odor and their coat tends to feel greasy, so they need frequent shampoos. After the shampoo, rinse thoroughly so that all traces of suds are removed.
Ferrets have a waterproof coat that is difficult to dry.
Blot the hair with a towel and keep the ferret in a warm, draft-free room until it is completely dry. Moisten a washcloth or sponge with the product, rub the fur in both directions, then dry as usual.