My ferret is wobbly, won't eat, dry nose. How to find an exotic vet?

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Hi, one of my 5 ferrits will not eat doesn't have balance when he tries to walk nose is really dry, honestly he's acting the same way my diabetic dog would act before a low sugar attack. My vet won't treat ferrits because they're quote "rodents" rodent or not it's still my pet and one of my best friends. How do I figure out what's going on without a vet? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | 1.8 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear that Ender isn’t doing well. I would encourage you to start calling veterinarians in your area to see who treats exotics. It is possible that you may have to travel some. From what you describe I am worried about something called an insulinoma. This a small tumor on the pancreas that produces too much insulin. The insulin drives the glucose too low and they act just like a diabetic with low glucose would act. These tumors are very common in ferrets. Surgical removal or medical treatment with medications to increase glucose levels can be somewhat helpful. Best of luck, and I hope you find a veterinarian who can help you soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My ferret is wobbly, won't eat, dry nose. How to find an exotic vet?

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