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Post by shadoe on May 4, 2009 15:15:20 GMT -5
We are back from the vet and the news is bittersweet. Lily has gained 1 and a half ounces since Sunday. The vet was very pleased with her acticity level as well. The bad news is that our little Lily has insulinoma. We have her on Prednisone(sp) as of today. She is also older than the 2 yrs we were told but the vet is not sure how old due to her condition. I bought her some more of the recovery food and she goes back in 2 weeks for her blood levels to be checked again. They all love her at the vets, shes such a little sweetie. I am so glad that I Can make the best of the remainder of her life. Here she is with one of her vets, Dr. McZGill.  I will have more time to post tomorrow. Thanks for all your prayers. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2009 15:35:05 GMT -5
what a sweeties. at least she will be well cared for and loved now no matter what may happen down the road.
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Post by dee517 on May 4, 2009 17:23:07 GMT -5
It looks like Lily was destine to be your baby. She will live the life of a pampered little princes for the rest of her days. Thank you so much for being her hero.
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Post by greta on May 4, 2009 18:09:13 GMT -5
Lily looks so much better now, Shadoe. And her vet is a beautiful young lady! Two gorgeous woman. posing and smiling for the camera. Many times when an insulinoma ferret is diagnosed and then treatment is begun with prednisone or prednisolone, and the ferret is watched for signs of low blood sugar 'crashes,' and treated, the little Munchkin can live for two years or more without surgery. I'll pray this is the case for your new baby, gf. God bless you both. Loving hugs, Greta (Don't hesitate to come on board at any time for advice in treating any crashes Lily might have. Many of us here are very experienced with this disease. xxxxoooo
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Post by huronna on May 4, 2009 20:06:36 GMT -5
I've had a couple with insulinoma. One never had a crash aftfer she was on pred. The other two did on an occassion. Keep a small bottle of honey in your house. If a crash does occur, flat bottom ferret, glassy eyes, sometimes drooling. Rub a little honey on her gums and keep duck soup or even some gerber stage 2 baby food handy, chicken is the best. It high in protein and easily digested. Keep it around for an emergency.
Perhaps after LIly has resouperated more fully the insulinoma may abate as her body gets stronger.
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Post by yukkabelle on May 4, 2009 22:20:22 GMT -5
Awwww your little princess look so beautiful with her pretty Dr. I just love her little face pop in the blanky. TOO CUTE  I will love to have a picture like this, my babies holding by this fantastic vet they had. She is now in the best care and with all your love, you will be able to kick this insulinoma. My beloved Anika was insulinoma and lymphoma and was well maintained with the prednisone  Please keep us still updated |
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Post by shadoe on May 5, 2009 7:46:31 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Now you have me scared . No one told me about these crashes and I Havent had a chance to really reado up on this yet. Its been tough getting the med routine and feeding worked out but I think I have it now. I will really have to watch her. I hope nothing happens to her in the night? How will I sleep worrying?
Oh my!
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Post by yukkabelle on May 5, 2009 20:21:28 GMT -5
Oh poor you. Don't be worried dear. I think your precious Lily is under control, and nothing will happen. Anika never made a crash... Now that Lily is on prednisone, all will be alright  |
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Post by shadoe on May 6, 2009 9:00:40 GMT -5
Thanks! You now how we worry. LOL!
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I will love to have a picture like this, my babies holding by this fantastic vet they had. 
