[header] How to reduce ferret odor [title] Bathe your ferret once a month at most. [step] Fill the bottom of your tub up enough to cover your ferret's body while leaving its head above the water. The temperature should be just slightly warmer than lukewarm. 
Scrub your ferret with a ferret-safe shampoo purchased from your local pet store or vet. [substeps] Never use a human shampoo or conditioner on your ferret, as these can be toxic to them.