From:
"Tressie"
Date: 2009-01-08 11:13:19 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: My 7 yr old ferret died sunday morning , please help me figure out why.
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
My condolences Rob on the loss of your beloved Dopy.
A necropsy would give you the definitive answers you are seeking,
however, from your description it sounds like your baby died of
insulinoma. The only thing that isn't clear from your description is
whether he was given prednisolone/prednisone or diazoxide 'regularly'
once it was established that he had insulinoma after the first BG
readings? He would have needed one of these medications to manage the
insulinoma together with the regular feedings. It would appear that
you had the pred on hand but were not giving it regularly - or have I
misunderstood?
I am puzzled that you/vet were waiting to get an ultrasound done "to
get a better idea about what's going on," when it was already clear
that he had insulinoma from the BG checks and subsequent blood panel
results. Perhaps your vet is not familiar or experienced with ferrets
and the required treatment protocol for insulinoma in a ferret.
I am very,very sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
Warmest Regards,
Tressie
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