Do ferrets still smell after being descended?
Do ferrets still smell after being descended? Once a ferret is spayed or neutered, most of its odor is eliminated, though a light musky scent will remain. Owners who may find this remaining scent stronger than usual can easily alleviate the problem by replacing the ferret's bedding (hammock, sleep sacks, etc.) with clean bedding. Why do Descented ferrets still smell? “Their anal glands are very strong smelling scent and territory marking glands,” said Fiorella. In the U.S., ferrets sold at pet stores are “descented” by surgically removing the anal glands. “In spite of that,” said Fiorella, “ferrets have a naturally...