My ferret has insulinoma. Why are his poops small and urine increased?

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My ferret is in the last stages of insulinoma... will it cause his poops to get smaller and his urine to increase? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 2.7 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, animals in the end stage of this disease process will eat and drink less and less. This will have a direct affect on their fecal and urinary output. I am not surprised to hear that Wally is having smaller bowel movements to which you are normally accustomed to seeing. As far as urine increase, often times insulinomas can result in a dehydrated state. Urine will often become dilute and the body will diurese fluid. This is the most likely reason for what you are seeing. I am sorry to hear about Wally's condition and wish you and him the best moving forward.

My ferret has insulinoma. Why are his poops small and urine increased?

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