From:
"Tressie"
Date: 2008-01-24 18:17:43 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Insulinoma in young ferret?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
My gib will be 2 years-old next month.
A few weeks ago I rushed him to the vet because he was suddenly having
trouble walking. By the time I got him there he was fine. I asked
about possible Insulinoma because he's been more lethargic than normal
the last couple of months including sleeping longer and more often. The
vet check him over and said he seemed fine and that he was far too young
to have Insulinoma.
About six weeks ago he was laying in his hammock and drooling, at the
time I took him to the vet but nothing was found to be wrong. This was
my first sign.
Earlier this week he was gagging and pawing at the mouth so I though
possible obstruction and gave him some FerretLax - again he seemed fine
after that and to date no recurrence of the gagging/pawing at the mouth.
2 nights ago I found him splayed out on the floor. His eyes were open
but he was completely non-responsive. I picked him up and he was like a
limp rag doll when I put him down he just collapsed on the floor. He
also had some drool coming out of his mouth. I quickly got some honey
and rubbed it into his gums and that revived him. I gave him some A/D
after that. He seems fine now but I am keeping a close eye on him. I
am taking him in on Monday for a glucose test (my vet is away at a
conference until then).
He is quite a big boy, almost 4 lbs and has not lost any weight (another
symptom of Insulinoma).
My questions are, given all of the symptoms and given his young age and
no weight loss - is it still possible he could have Insulinoma? Is
there anything else that would cause similar symptoms?
My other question, is it possible that the glucose test on Monday will
show normal levels? And if it does, is there something else going on or
could it still be Insulinoma?
He was a shelter ferret and as long as I have had him he has never been
given any sugary treats. He has however, been given FerretLax, which I
believe does have some sugar in it.
I'd be grateful for any insight or suggestions.
Tressie
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