Diabetes Mellitus in Ferrets
Diabetes Mellitus in ferrets is caused by an inadequate production of insulin. It is rarely a primary problem but can be a secondary problem related to the removal of insulinomas, especially where numerous tumor nodules are found in the pancreas. Affected ferrets show the following symptoms:
If your ferret has been diagnosed with this, it can be treated with injectable insulin twice a day.
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frequent piddling, with large volumes of urine
