My ferret has a strong, weird onion odor. Is this smell normal?

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My ferret Puck has a very bad smell to him. I know ferrets have a musky smell, which never has really been an issue because of how clean I keep them and their cage. My 3 girls have almost no odor to them, and my other boy has a slight odor. Puck has a weird strong onion odor. It will vary from how bad it smells, but it's usually bad. If I touch him my hand or clothes will smell like an onion. Is this normal? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | neutered | 5 months and 4 days old | 2.3 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Puck. Strong odors are not normal in neutered/de-scented ferrets. Young ferrets are also unlikely to have adrenal tumors that can cause odors. Concerns wound be around an infected scent gland, urinary tract infection or other endocrine problem. A veterinary visit is recommended to assist in diagnostic and treatment plans. Good luck.

My ferret has a strong, weird onion odor. Is this smell normal?

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