From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2006-12-06 00:30:49 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Diabetes in ferrets
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hello Lisa, Jeff and Sukie,
As others have pointed out, it is time to do a
simple blood glucose test to see if his blood glucose
is elevated (ie diabetes) or normal. If it is normal then
a blood profile can be done to check the kidneys and
a urine test can be done to check for a bladder infection.
If his blood glucose is elevated then insulin may be needed
to control his diabetes. PZI or Glargine insulin seem to work
best in ferrets. You can also use chromium to help lower
the blood glucose level.
You ae correct that baby food (especially if you add water to
it) will make a ferret urinate more than just dry kibble will,
because more water goes in so more urine has to go out.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
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