Ferrets need regular grooming by their owners to stay in tip top shape. For ferrets, grooming doesn't simply mean a bath now and again; grooming ferrets is a much more comprehensive chore - it involves by weekly nail trims, monthly ear cleans (or bi-weekly if your ferret has a real dirt dig box or simply produces a large amount of ear wax), infrequent bathes and regular brushing (especially during shedding season)...
The following blog entries will outline brushing, bathing, nail clipping, tooth brushing (yes, tooth brushing) and ear cleaning.