Wash a Ferret

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This ferret doesn't need a bath

Here is how to wash a ferret.

Run water in the bathtub. Make sure the water is not too hot, not too cold. Ferrets hate extreme temperatures.
Have your soap/shampoo ready. Use only ferret shampoo. Other shampoos may cause illnesses or cause eye irritation.
Put the ferret carefully in the tub. Avoid getting it's face wet; especially the ears and eyes. Ears can get infected if water gets in them.
Rub shampoo on the ferret's body thoroughly, not on the head. Take a damp cloth and go over the ferrets head, don't use shampoo on it.
Wash the shampoo off quickly, rub it off well.
Remove the ferret from the tub and dry it quickly. Let it run outside to dry off, use a towel, or get a toy specific for drying them off. (Yes, they do have those.)
If the ferret has been good, reward them with a treat.

Lay the ferret on its back and rub its tummy to calm it down if it becomes too stressed or agitated.
Be sure to dry it off quickly!
You may want to hold the ferret while you rinse it off or put shampoo on.
Don't make the water too deep, but be aware that they are able to swim.
If you take them outside, put on a leash/harness.
Cut their nails and brush their fur after or before their bath.

Never wash a ferret that isn't yours. The ferret may be more aggressive if it does not know you.
Don't let a ferret get too stressed out during a bath, give treats and calmness
If you don't cut their nails, you may be scratched during the bath.
Do not get their head wet! Use a damp cloth for their head. Ears and eyes may become infected/irritated.