I have used Francodex Oatmeal Shampoo for several years with great results. Just remember that ferrets don't need to be bathed frequently. I went from once a month to only as needed. Inola gets one bath a year at most. She has a yummy natural chocolate smell, anyway. Liu gets bathed more frequently since he loves baths and get tail acne. It's better to keep their bedding clean to keep odors down. CR [Posted in FML issue 3145]