4 new ferrets we took in

i have 4 ferrets i took in on 11/20/07. upon recieving they all had long
nails & 2 or the guys feet were covered with poop & i kid you not i've never
smelled a ferret that bad. upon arriving home my other half & i both took 2
ferrets & went to bathe these guys. we used baby shampoo on them & dawn on
their feet. they loved the bath. anyhow I've been concerned about their
health. they smell better their poop looks great & doesn't smell horrific
anymore. they all have heavy build up on their teeth yet I was told youngest
was 6 mos. oldest 9 mos. the teeth is the only way i've seen people age them.
they all go in Monday for exams & shots. i guess i'm just looking for
reassurance until then. I know alot about ferret I have 2 others but the new
ones are in quarantine just in case. could someone with more experience help
answer some questions please. I'd like them to make it.

On Nov 21, 9:22 pm, "SPEER" <u39293@uwe> wrote:
> i have 4 ferrets i took in on 11/20/07. upon recieving they all had long
> nails & 2 or the guys feet were covered with poop & i kid you not i've never
> smelled a ferret that bad. upon arriving home my other half & i both took 2
> ferrets & went to bathe these guys. we used baby shampoo on them & dawn on
> their feet. they loved the bath. anyhow I've been concerned about their
> health. they smell better their poop looks great & doesn't smell horrific
> anymore. they all have heavy build up on their teeth yet I was told youngest
> was 6 mos. oldest 9 mos. the teeth is the only way i've seen people age them.
> they all go in Monday for exams & shots. i guess i'm just looking for
> reassurance until then. I know alot about ferret I have 2 others but the new
> ones are in quarantine just in case. could someone with more experience help
> answer some questions please. I'd like them to make it.

Did you by any chance get these ferrets in Ohio ? One of the ferret
shelters there received hundreds from a breeder. Just wondering. If I
could have got some to Montana, I would have got a few. Is best to
quarantine until vet visit. Are they spayed or neutered with scent
glands taken out ? Ferrets will have a strong order if not fixed.
I have had ferrets for 30 years. I have 7 right now. I have 20 books
about ferrets. I would help you if I can. There are also excellent
ferret sites on the internet. People that post here know a lot also.
Happy Holidays again,take care.
ferretmum