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From: Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2010-01-19 18:29:12 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Causes of low blood glucose
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

Hi, Jeff,

Anytime we've had a blood glucose as low as 60 in one of our ferrets
insulinoma was the cause. Ella (8 y/o spayed female) just had her
checkup and 6-month bloodwork yesterday and a few values were off,
including a blood glucose of 77. Because of the other blood values
the vet is thinking some sort of infection or inflammation. We're
taking her back for more diagnostic work next week (abdominal
ultrasound, urinalysis) and I'll post both the detailed blood values
and the diagnosis when we get it if that helps.

This was a bit of a surprise because Ella showed no symptoms
whatsoever of illness. She plays just like always, has a great
appetite and absolutely normal output. What I didn't know is that she
had dropped 100g of weight over the past six months. I guess I just
got a great example of why vets do recommend checkups and bloodwork
every six months on the old guys to catch things and treat them before
they become serious. Some of the possibilities the vet listed are
easily treated with medication while others are more serious. Here's
hoping it's one of the easily treatable things.

All the best,
Caity and the terrific trio


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