From:
Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2003-05-01 15:24:27 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] kidney disease and insulinoma
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20030501112053.0276d020@mail.usaexpress.net>
>Julkianne wrote:
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>The vet is very concerned about her kidneys, but feels we need to increase
>her prednisone for the blood glucose. She recommends trying a low protein
>prescription cat food like KD.
>
>I don't know what to think. I'm afraid to increase her prednisone because
>of the creatinine levels and I'm wondering how well a ferret with
>insulinoma will fare on a lower protein diet.
Julianne-
an alternative to increasing the pred for insulinoma would be to do
supplimental feedings 2-3 times a day-- of I would say Bob's Gravy very
high in protein, coverts easily in system as opposed to kibble which is
full of other stuff hard on liver & kidneys in a tired body!
Also was any recommendation given as to supports which might aid the
kidneys? This is kidney dysfunction which if not halted could
exacerbate. Sub-q pushes will help cleanse the system temporarily -
perhaps that is an option- why not ask the vet.
Alicia
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