From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2008-01-21 04:04:33 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re:Diabetes
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi Christina
If you are looking for a vet in upstate NY then
you might want to go to Cornell's vet school
(Ithaca, NY, Dr James Morrisey). Likewise the vet school
in Guelph, Ontario, Canada is another option.
Now for the treatment of Walter there are a few things we need
to know.
When was the surgery done? Most cases that have an elevated
glucose level after surgery resolve on their own after 1 to 2 weeks.
How high was the glucose? If it was <300 then there is not
much to worry about. Maintain hydration with oral fluids (water bowl) and
SQ fluids if he gets dehydrated. If it is above 300 then dehydration is
more likely and oral and SQ fluids may be needed. Insulin is not
needed in most cases unless the dehydration cannot be solved.
If it has been more than 2 weeks since the surgery then insulin
should be used. PZI or Glargine insulin seem to work best in ferrets.
Most ferrets require high dose of insulin (1 to 3 units, 2 times a day).
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
BTW diabetes is very common in cats and dogs, so most small animal
vets are very knowledgeable about it! Insulinoma is a very rare disease in
dogs and cats, so some vets that do not work with ferrets are not familiar
with it. </HTML>
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