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The vet needs to physically remove its scent glands. It's an unnecessary procedure, but Marshalls, and many other large breeders do it anyway to appeal to a grander public. In Europe, descenting is considered cruel and unusual, and is often illegal.
Descenting is a surgical procedure performed by veterinarians, to remove the anal sacs, which are musk-producing glands on either side of the anal opening.
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How do you get rid of a ferret's sweat glands for good the stink that they have I am wanting to adopt one?
Most reputable breeders will already have the ferret descented (it's not really a sweat gland that makes the stink, they are closely related to skunks and spray if not descented) and spayed or nutered before selling. If not, I would seriously question how reputable tyhe breeder is. There will always be a 'skunky' scent, even after descenting. Spayed, descented females have the least stink, and it can be lessened further with regular bathing using a special ferret shampoo.
How much does it cost to have a ferret descented?
The price varies with different veterinarians. You will have to contact your local vet to learn the actual price. Please keep in mind that descenting a ferret is completely unnecessary. The musky smell associated with ferrets does not come from the scent glands and removing them rarely lessens the odor. In Europe, descenting is considered cruel and unusual, and is often illegal.
Where can you get marshall ferrets?
You can get Marshall bred ferrets from most Petco stores. You can identify a Marshall ferret by the two dots in the ear. This is a tattoo that identifies the ferret as fixed and descented. Marshall farms also breeds ferrets for lab research but Path Valley Farms does not. I would not recommend buying a Triple F ferret, they are being investigated for cruelty to animals.
What injections or vaccinations do you need to give to a male and female ferret and how often?
They need rabies and distemper once a year, you are also supposed to get them spayed and neutered, and descented, but it usually comes with all that when you buy it, (spay nuter and descent) but ask just in case :)
What are good but unusual pets?
descented albino skunks
When do ferrets spray?
Ferrets spray their scent glands for numerous reasons the most common being: They are threatened or scared They are very excited They are angry or upset
What is a ferret kit?
A Ferret kit is a baby Ferret.
Will eating ants hurt ferret?
No. They will not harm your ferret unless your ferret eats them.
Is Monique a ferret?
Monique is a ferret
What is the young of a ferret?
A young ferret or baby ferret is known as a kit.
Can a girl ferret have babies without a boy ferret?
No. The sperm from the male ferret is required to fertilise the egg / eggs of the female ferret
Does a ferret like to smoke?
A ferret does not smoke
