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My ferret has a cold. Is it safe to give my sick ferret a bath?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | neutered | 3 years old

Can I give my sick ferrets a bath if they have a cold?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 1st, 2020

If they are sick, it would be best to wait until they recover before bathing them. The stress could make their illness worse. What you can do is use a pet wipe or plain, unscented baby wipe to "spot clean" them.

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