Why is my ferret suddenly sluggish, not eating, and passing out?

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Hi, my ferret has seem to fall ill recently from what I've observed. She is usually energetic and hyper but recently i purchased a second one. The two get along but after the new ferret she has seem to become depressed if you will, barely keeps her eyes open and rarely eats. She moves sluggishly and gives up on walking after a while before passing out. If you have any idea on what os wrong with her or any advice please let me know! Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | spayed | 2 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

A ferret that tires out quickly is concerning of an insulinoma, which is a common type of tumor that ferrets get that can cause low blood sugar. This can be easily diagnosed by a veterinarian and there are some treatment options. You can also test this at home by giving her a little karo syrup, or honey and seeing if that increases her energy. If it does, then it's likely to be an insulinoma and you should take her to the vet as soon as possible. Another possible cause is an obstruction in the intestine. Ferrets are well known to eat things that they shouldn't, which can get stuck in the intestines and cause them to feel very down like this. This is also something that needs veterinary treatment, so it's best to take Panda to a vet that treats ferrets within the next 24 hours. I hope that helps and Panda gets better soon.

Why is my ferret suddenly sluggish, not eating, and passing out?

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