I have a few questions about insulinoma. Luigi had exploratory surgery last December and our vet discovered that there was a tumor on the Luigi's pancreas. Our vet removed as much as he could. Prior to surgery, Luigi did not show any symptoms of pancreas disease and his blood sugar has always been normal. As a precaution, our vet put Luigi on a low dose of prednisone to keep his appetite strong. However, since Luigi was eating so well three months later, our vet decided that the prednisone was not necessary. His blood sugar remained normal and he continued eating well. So far I have not seen any symptoms of pancreas disease. He eats well and he interacts with the family about 2 hours a day. The rest of the day he prefers sleeping but will come out and look around, get a few bites to eat, drink some water, and then back to his favorite piece of clothing on the floor and go back to sleep. He is between 6 and 7 years old so I assume he just doesn't have the energy he did when he was young. The only time I can tell something is wrong is when he suddenly stops eating, grinds his teeth, and shows symptoms of irritated esophagus or stomach ulcers. His blood sugar is normal during this period. For the two weeks, I hand feed him Nutri-Cal. After about two weeks, he starts eating again and he is back to his normal self. Are pancreas disease and insulinoma the same? What symptoms do I need to look for? Currently I give Luigi one raisin and one slice of banana a day. Could this be harmful? I have read posts where all sweet treats are eliminated from the diet. Our vet told me that I should put Luigi back on prednisone if he stops eating and he doesn't show symptoms of irritated esophagus. That is suppose to help Luigi get his appetite back. I read some posts where prednisone is given before the appetite has been reduced. Thanks for any help and advice given! -- William M. Davidson [log in to unmask] 1704 Blume, NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505 294 4571 Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like. -Will Rogers [Posted in FML issue 3915]