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Yes, what you are describing is diabetes.  As for treatment, PZI insulin
is my recommendation for insulin therapy.  Ferrets in general require a
high amount of insulin (1 to 5 units, 2 times a day) initially, but as
the glucose level normalizes you may have to reduce the insulin amount.
Feeding a high protein food such as baby food, Hill's a/d, Oxbow's
Carnivore Care, Natural Gold ferret food, or Totally Ferret baby version
will also help to control the glucose level.  Chromium can also be added
to the food to help control the glucose level.  SQ fluids may be needed
initially to help control the dehydration.
 
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 5062]