What are the signs of insulinoma in ferrets?
Insulinoma is one of the three most common ferret diseases, and it is highly likely that if you own ferrets, you will deal with this illness at least once. Insulinoma is very manageable as long as you are able to diagnose it promptly, but this isn't just the job of your veterinarian. It is up to you to know what to look for so you can schedule a veterinary appointment when you see symptoms.
The symptoms of insulinoma include:
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Excessive salivating
- Staring off with a dazed look - "spacing out"
- Mouth ulcers
- Tremors, twitching, or head bobbing
- Pawing at the mouth
- Hind leg weakness
- Loss of coordination
- Vomiting
- Lack of appetite
- Weight loss
Insulinoma usually affects ferrets over the age of three, and we highly recommend that you do annual blood glucose tests to monitor blood glucose levels once your ferret is three years old.
For more information about insulinoma, read Insulinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention.
