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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 9:36:09 GMT -5
Hi, my name is Kim and I just aquired an elderly ferret With insulinoma. I am guessing her age to be at least 6 by her teeth. She was dumped by her previous owners  I am hoping that this site will help me manage her disease so that she can at least enjoy the rest of her life in a loving home. Any advise is welcome as I am new to this. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 9:48:04 GMT -5
Do you have previous experience with insuinomic ferrets?
If not, we can help you understand the feeding requirements (The best diet for insulinoma includes high protein, no carbs/sugars, and food available at all times. I find the very easiest way maintain this diet as well as switching to a non-kibble diet is to feed a freeze-dried raw diet. Unfortunately, these diets are not cheap. However, they are so nutrient-packed that ferret will be eating less volume to get the nutrition they need.
Depending upon the degree of disease (early-/late-stage), medical therapy may be necessary. (prednisolone is the typically the drug most commonly used)
Do you have any experience managing a hypoglycemic episode? If not, we can help with that as well.
-jennifer
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 10:03:22 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, and there are a lot of people who can help with a switch in diet -- holistic, healthy, something to keep the fuzz going -- best of luck.
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Post by Sherry on Mar 7, 2011 11:00:29 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome  Please, feel free to browse, post, ask questions, etc! I'm looking forward to hearing about your girl, thank you for taking her in! And please- we need pictures ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 13:02:49 GMT -5
Thank you all for your welcome!! mustelidmusk: I do not have experience with insulinoma but I posted a thread in the health section and got some great advise for food for her. I have done some research and do have a bottle of karo syrup on hand in case her disease progresses and she starts having seizures (fingers crossed that it wont) Tink appreciates all the help from you guys  I will try and get some pics posted soon |
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Post by Heather on Mar 7, 2011 13:46:06 GMT -5
Hi and welcome to the forum It seems I've been working backward as I just spoke with you in the health section  Anyway, hi and a special snuggle to your little one, Tink. Please feel free to prowl check out the various threads, read ask questions. Everyone is friendly, unfortunately, many of us have dealt with this horrible disease. You can give your little one a continued high quality of life and by practicing various options can also prolong her life as well. I wish you both luck and I hope that I will be hearing more from both of you  ciao |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 19:10:08 GMT -5
Hi and WElcome to the group! while I haven't personally delt with Insulinoma I can tell you that everyone here is awesome and full of info!!!
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Post by katt on Mar 12, 2011 14:44:19 GMT -5
Hi and Welcome! I am so sorry that your baby is sick, but SO glad that she found such a wonderful and loving home! With a raw diet I hope she will live the last of her years (may they be many!) in good health and very happy and well loved. PAH on her previous owners for taking such terrible care of her and abandoning her too!  Feel free to browse around and ask any questions. Mustelidmusk (Jennifer) is a great resource for insulinoma, and Heather as well. I think there are several members who have adopted fuzzies and had to deal with this terrible disease. They will help you any way they can. I know there is one user *blanking on username * who had a fuzz who came in in terrible shape with Insulinoma and Adrenal. The ferret's name was Ovana and with a raw diet and medical care she regrew her coat and lived a relatively healthy, very happy life for her remaining time. Sadly she passed recently. Her owner did a fantastic job though - you would not believe the before and after of this little girl. If anyone can remember her user name  she would be a great resource for you to tap. Good luck and welcome and congrats! And THANK YOU for taking in a needy fuzzy. You will be well rewarded with her undying love. |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 12, 2011 15:22:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2011 15:25:25 GMT -5
Ovana's transformation is one of the most DRAMATIC changes I've ever seen. Truly amazing!
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Post by Sherry on Mar 12, 2011 15:46:02 GMT -5
It really is. And I just adore that video of her naked little butt running around ;D
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Post by katt on Mar 12, 2011 16:22:51 GMT -5
Thanks Sherry! *facepalm* |
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Post by darlene on Mar 15, 2011 1:55:35 GMT -5
Welcome to forum,wishing you and your girl all the best.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2011 10:13:56 GMT -5
Welcome to HFF, Kim, your source for the most recent developments in allopathic and holistic treatment methods for all kinds of ferret ailments. Congratulations on your new little fuzzy - thank you for rescuing her, she is one lucky fuzz to have an owner doing their research to help her condition!   |
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Anyway, hi and a special snuggle to your little one, Tink. Please feel free to prowl check out the various threads, read ask questions. Everyone is friendly, unfortunately, many of us have dealt with this horrible disease. You can give your little one a continued high quality of life and by practicing various options can also prolong her life as well. I wish you both luck and I hope that I will be hearing more from both of you 
