Hi,
 
I have a shelter ferret that has had trouble bouncing back from a partial
pancreatomy in July.  He was lethargic, no appetite, etc. before surgery
and has remained that way ever since.  I have had trouble maintaining his
glucose, having to steadily increase his prednisone.  We are now at maximum
dose (glucose still in the 40's).  We started him on Proglycem this weekend
and I took him to the vet on Monday to have some lab work done, also his
breathing seems somewhat labored to me.  The lab results are somewhat
puzzling to me and that is what I need help with.  This was a 4 hour fast.
 
Glucose 122  ( post proglycem)
Total protein 11.6 (normal 5.2-7.5)
Albumin 3.8
Globulin 7.9
Bun 34
AST 105
 
Basically everything was normal, except for the very high protein and
globulin.  My question is, could this be caused by his mostly "Chicken
Baby food" diet, or is this what is meant by Hypergammaglobulinemia?
Should I be worried about ADV as a possiblity?  I should also mention his
WBC was normal at 10.7.  My vet is also looking into this, but any help
from this list would be appreciated.
 
Thank you and sincere condolences to all who have lost their little
buddies.
 
Julie
[Posted in FML issue 3301]