Your ferret needs a moderate amount of brushing, clipping, bathing and dental cleaning in order to stay fit and healthy.

A complete grooming routine for your ferret includes:

• Daily Combing and Brushing - This helps keep her coat sleek and shiny, allows you to catch the first symptoms of parasites or disease, reduces problems associated with shedding, and minimizes the potential for intestinal blockages caused by hairballs.
  
• Ear Cleaning - You should check your ferret's ears once a week and clean them once a month to remove dirt and excess wax buildup and to check for parasites.
  
• Dental Hygiene - Keep your ferret's teeth clean and healthy by placing cat or ferret toothpaste on a small piece of cloth and rubbing her teeth with it. If she allows it, gradually introduce a small pet or child's toothbrush.
  
• Occasional Bathing - Your ferret should only be bathed once every four to six months, unless she has got into something and is so dirty only a bath will help.