Message Number: YG12576 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Angela Espinet
Date: 2002-04-18 14:06:00 UTC
Subject: Re: very sick 6.5 yr old---

If the vet said her blood glucose was high and she is
drinking a lot of water, could be an indication of
diabetes! However you mentioned also that you are
feeding her Nutrical and Ensure, both high in sugar
content and if the blood test was done right after
consuming those products could be an incorrect
reading!
Why don't you give her CHICKEN BABYFOOD as she is a
carnivore and will enjoy eating that warmed a little,
if she will not accept it right away, you could water
it down with a LITTLE Ensure until she gets used to
the taste! Then I would consider doing another
'fasting blood glucose' test to see exactly what is
going on! If you are not happy with the resulte from
your vet, you can always seek a second opinion and
perhaps save your ferret's life---Angela.