Gina wrote me back privately, but I thought I would share... Shari In a message dated 06/24/2001 9:49:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [Gina] writes: Gina: I chose the injections *over* the liquid pred to better help the ferret. I would do it again with an older ferret. It's important to knock the swelling down - hard and fast. >My vet is saying 6 months to 1 year but it really depends on the ferret. My pretty girl had 2 years after diagnosis. And, remeber the diagnosis of insulinoma came 1.5 years later, after adrenal and lympho. It's important to stay up with your vet to control the swelling. Whenever *you* think Dallas is acting more sluggish - take her to the vet to advise on pred dosage - if you or vet are not willing to try the injections. Watch for signs of other/concurrent illnesses - insulinoma: http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/med/insulin.html Ferret Insulinoma FAQ Thank you for writing back. It took me a few days to write just b/c of your name and the subject combined. I miss my ambassador of our ferret club so much. Please consider the injection option (no reactions like with vaxs). I would do it with a 6 yo, and currently I have a healthy 7 yo blind ferret and would do it, if needed. With Gina's second cancer (lympho) email to the internet (FML, etc - do an archives search), I got one of the best/memorable responses: Don't bury her till she's dead. Keep up the fight for Dallas. I pray for her and you. Love her like there is tomorrow. Do your best for her financially and give her dignity... Shari Gunter Special Affairs Chairperson Triangle Ferret Lovers Club, NC www.TriFL.org Board Member Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven, NC www.FerretGuardian.org Owner/Artist - and Pics of Gina at Two Doors Down link: www.AnimalArtCrafts.8m.com [Posted in FML issue 3459]