What are the symptoms of insulinoma in ferrets?

Insulinoma is a common condition of middle-aged to older ferrets. These tumors of the pancreas cause an increase in the secretion of insulin, which leads to severely low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This condition is seen most commonly in 3-4 year old ferrets, both male and female. read more

Insulinoma can be found concurrently with adrenal disease, lymphomas, cardiomyopathy and other diseases. Signs of Insulinoma in Ferrets The signs often occur in episodes, with periods of normal activity and behavior between episodes. read more

Ferrets are prone to certain diseases, and cancer is one of them. This AnimalWised article talks specifically about the symptoms and treatment of insulinoma in ferrets, a malignant tumor that is often diagnosed in these animals and affects the pancreatic cells. read more

Insulinoma in ferrets is a type of tumor that arise from the beta cells of the pancreas. The beta cells are specialized cells inside the pancreatic organ responsible for producing the insulin hormone. read more