From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2010-04-22 18:13:18 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re:Rufus and insulinoma
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
If he is still getting to the point where he is drooling and unsteady (a mild seizure), then his dosage of prednisolone is still way too low. Insulinoma is a progressive disease that only gets worse, and sometimes it worsens quickly. Testing his blood glucose is vital, but even if you don't do it daily or even weekly, then you can still monitor him based on his behaviour. When he is playing and acting like a 'normal' ferret, then you're at or around the proper dosage. It sounds as if Rufus MAY have fairly advanced insulinima, and if so, then he MAY not have a lot of time left. Why not let him thoroughly enjoy his remaining time by giving him enough prednisolone so that he can feel energetic and playful, rather than weak and listless? Ferrets can tolerate prednisolone well for a long time if given with food, and at this point his quality of life should be the most important factor. He can have a reasonably good quality of life when you determine the proper current dosag
e of prednisolone that he really needs. From experience, I'd also strongly suggest that you give him pred three times daily, every 8 hours, rather than twice daily, every 12 hours. I've gotten far better results every time I've done this.
Jeff
In Memory of Trinny, Neo, Pip, Mr. Parker, and Possum the Million Dollar Ferret
Caring for Morphy, Baby Girl, Luna, Dozer, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, and Pop
----- Original Message -----
From: Maureen Henn
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re:Rufus and insulinoma
Rufus' prednisolone is 5mg/5ml. I increased his dose last night to 0.225 ml (giving it 2x/day) because he was drooling & a little unsteady. He's doing better this morning. He weighs 2.3 lbs according to vet visit last week. I have no way to check his glucose level at home. He has also been eating a little more often, so I think I'm on the right track finally.
Thanks,
Maureen
[That is still an extremely low dose at that concentration.
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