From:
"cvega630"
Date: 2008-01-21 22:58:20 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re:Diabetes
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Thank you for your responce - i feel very comfortable and love my vet -
but i would not mind a second opinion. I'd just like reassurance since
my ferrets situation is rare and he is sooo special to me.
Walter (DOB 1/1/2001) had surgery on 12/13/07, then on 12/31/07 we did a
bg test (it was high - i don't have my records on hand) so my vet
suggested a re-check and on 1/3/2008 toake sure and it was the same
deal. He then put Walter on insulin (PZI U-100) 2x day and his bg went
down to 140. i scheduled a bg for this sat to see how things are
working out. I will have to post his prior numbers up when i get my
records. i have noticed that his drinking has decreased since he has
been on insulin, therefore not urinated as much either. I was hoping to
also find if with his condition would he be able to live a normal ferret
life ? - considering no other complications?
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, AFERRETVET@... wrote:
<SNIP>
> 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
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