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Diabetes Mellitus in FerretsDiabetes Mellitus translates to "sweet urine" as in Greek the words mean "to flow" and "honey". 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.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet. Return from Diabetes Mellitus in Ferrets to All About Ferrets
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frequent piddling, with large volumes of urine
