From:
"William M. Davidson"
Date: 2004-08-26 21:45:41 UTC
Subject: Hoppy
To: ferret-list@cunyvm.cuny.edu, ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <26530674.1093557598010.JavaMail.nobody@chromium.smartgroups.com>
I have not been active on the FML & FHL lately. Instead, I have
been having fun with my fuzzies. My fuzzies always get jealous
when I sit at the computer.
Back in 2001, Luigi was diagnosed with insulinoma. We went
the surgery route. Luigi had a hard recovery (mainly because
we waited until he was so weak) but bounced back and had
a really good year before he left us.
Today, Hoppy was also diagnosed with insulinoma: Blood glucose 48.
Based on the his previous parents information, he is only 3 years
old. A bit on the young side for this aliment. Our vet suspects
he may be older. She recommends treatment with Pediapred(5mg/5ml)
1ml/day for 2 days and 1 day off, by feeding frequently with duck
soup/Bob C. Chicken Gravy, and not doing the surgery. She said she
has never done this type of surgery. However, the vet who did
Luigi's surgery is still in practice and available.
I realize that the pediapred dosage will need to be increased as
time goes on. I also remember reading about another drug that
will replace the prednisone when it becomes ineffective.
I know opinions regarding insulinoma are changing. With Luigi I
was told _not_ to give anything with sugar type ingredients. Now
I understand that the sweet ingredients in duck soup are OK. In
addition, Nutrical can be given directly.
Generally speaking, is surgery still the recommended treatment?
Approximately, what would be the life expectancy of a pediapred/food
treatment verses surgery?
I would be very grateful to hear any experience of insulinoma
with your fuzzy. Thanks in advance for taking the time
to write to me.
--
William M. Davidson
grateful@nmia.com
Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they
don't want, to impress people they don't like.
-Will Rogers