Saturday, December 19, 2009

Best cat flea shampoo for ferrets? Names of some good flea shampoos for ferrets?

i couldn't find any flea shampoos for ferrets at the pet store can u believe that, all they had was a spray for small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbals, and mice called 8 in 1 ultracare.Best cat flea shampoo for ferrets? Names of some good flea shampoos for ferrets?
The only flea shampoo made specifically for ferrets that I know of is Marshall's flea and tick shampoo. Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on a flea shampoo. If you're dealing with a flea infestation, any soapy water will kill the fleas - just shampoo your ferret with his/her regular shampoo, let it sit on the ferret for about two minutes, then rinse. Once your ferret is dry, comb through his/her hair with a flea comb to pull off the dead fleas and any ones that might still be alive (drop the fleas, especially the live ones in a little bucket or something filled with soapy water, then dump that in the toilet and flush 'em down). You should also wash all bedding and thoroughly clean the cage at least twice a week if you're dealing with an infestation. Vacuuming often will also help - even better, sprinkle your carpets with some baking soda a few days before you vacuum (the baking soda kills the fleas). If you're looking for a preventative for fleas, then try adding some apple cider vinegar to your ferret's water (three tablespoons of ACV to every gallon of water) - this really does work (also works for cats and dogs) and it's a lot cheaper and safer for your ferret. This can also be used when dealing with an infestation.

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