From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-08-26 05:10:41 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Diabetic Ferret Question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F4AB024068DB5381663C57DCAA0@phx.gbl>
I don't feel the Purina DM is that different from the Wysong Archetypal 1 so
you might try that one over the one she is on. It is high protein low carb
which is pretty much what the Feline Rx diet is. This might help. Try to
increase her exercise to burn some fat, it may just take a whle to
accomplish. Humulin N is not my first choice but since right now she seems
regulated I wouldn't mess with changing just yet. I would use a longer
acting insulin or even the Feline PZI insulin is she dysregulates again.
Watch any treats or supplements that might interfere. Keep a close eye out
for other problems and be certain it is primary diabetes and that there
isn't an underlying cause. It may be a long shot but check a Tenn panel too
for adrenal since often when there is one hormonal based problem there are
many more. Sometimes correcting the primary problem (if there were adrenal
issues) would correct the diabetes too. Best of luck.
Dr. Sue
>From: kaitlinandmackenzie@hotmail.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Diabetic Ferret Question
>Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:26:50 +0100 (BST)
>
>Hi All,
>
>Here's my dilemma/question...
>
>I have a 7 year old ferret. She seemed to be gaining lots of weight and
>being
>lethargic. We ran a full bloodwork panel, urinalysis, and glucose test.
>We found out
>her glucose was 330 and she had a uti. We treated the uti with Amoxi and
>treated
>the diabetes with 1.5 units of Humulin N every 24 hours. After 10 days her
>glucose
>seemed to climb to 400. We increased the frequency to every 12 hours.
>After 10
>more days her glucose was still climbing and she was still gaining weight.
>Her
>glucose ended up around 440. Finally we increased the dose to 2 units
>every 12
>hours.
>
>She continued to gain more weight and still did not want to get out and
>play. So we
>did x-rays and another glucose. The last glucose test was 174 and we found
>nothing but fat in the x-rays. (we have not rechecked to make sure the uti
>is gone)
>
>Now, we don't know what else to do except separate her out and feed her 3
>times a
>day. (do not free feed). Misty eats Wysong Archetypal 2 & TF Senior
>mixed.
>
>We also did a fructosamine and found her sugar has been regulated over the
>last 2
>weeks. Other than hoping the glucose is going down with the insulin, her
>weight is
>a big problem.
>
>What else should we do? Should we try Hill's DM? Do you have anyother
>suggestions
>for feeding, insulin, etc.?
>
>If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!
>
>Thanks,
>Michele
>
>
>
>
>
>
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