My ferret has fleas. How can I safely treat them and my home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 2 lbs
Hello, my ferret has recently been infected by fleas. I gave her a bath, and rubbed coconut oil on her fur and played with her for 20 minutes and proceeded to rinse the majority of it off. Today, I noticed that there are more on her, even though I got all of them off yesterday. What steps would you recommend that I take next? Also, which brand of medicated shampoos/powders would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
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Published on August 4th, 2017
Unfortunately, the coconut oil will do nothing to kill or control fleas. There are products for cats that can be used but it would be "off label". You would need to confirm dosing with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating ferrets before application. These products include Revolution, Advantage or Program. You can bathe Bootsie in warm water with a few drops of Dawn dish liquid. A fine toothed comb can be used afterwards to remove dead or dying fleas. Vacuum everywhere Bootsie has been and wash all bedding. A ferret safe area treatment should be used to prevent reinfestation.
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Published on August 20th, 2017
I personally recommend revolution for fleas in ferrets. It is off label use but I am unaware of any product that is labeled for ferrets. IT is important to treat all pets in the house and treat the environment to properly get rid of the fleas! Hope that helps
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