From:
"US7"
Date: 2005-10-12 10:30:17 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Insulinoma Ferret treatment
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
I would change her food to either meat baby food, or boiled and pureed chicken with supplements. A ferret with insulinoma needs fats and proteins. Fats and proteins keep glucose levels higher longer. I can send you a recipe, if you'd like. Avoid sugars, except in crashes. Ground kibble might not be the best choice for severe insulinoma with crashes. A ferret who is used to kibble will sometimes be resistent to a change in diet, but often ferrets love meat baby food and pureed chicken or turkey.
Also, how often are you feeding her? You mentioned twice a day with meds, but is that all? If you were only feeding her twice a day it would not be enough. A ferret needs to eat every few hours. Hand-feeding her would encourage her to eat more, from what I've experienced.
Many good pages on insulinoma. Click on Insulinoma on the top left menu:
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/
This covers emergency care, drug treatments, and the basics of the disease.
I wish the best of luck to you and Angie. Insulinoma is a tough disease. You might want to find an exotic doc who knows ferrets. Knowledge is crucial as insulinoma advances.
Roary
Albuquerque, NM
blog - http://ferretphilosophy.blogspot.com/
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:She gets ground kibble (Wellness:Kitten/Felidae/Natural Balance/8in1 Ultimate) in warm water twice a day:with her meds. (as to prevent ulcers).
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