Odor Control

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The objectionable odor of pet ferrets is primarily the result of

the influence of sex hormones on normal skin secretions.

Consequently, castrating male and spaying female ferrets is

usually sufficient to control this problem.  It is usually done

at 6-8 months of age.  Castrating male ferrets also helps reduce

any aggressive tendencies.  A very pungent and equally

objectionable secretion occasionally is produced by the ferret's

scent (anal) glands.  Some owners also have their pet ferrets

descented.