I've been dealing with insulinoma for 3 years now (family line) and I've used Prelone alone on Nikki and Prelone and Proglycem on Whitney. The difference of adding Proglycem is amazing. Nikki would have frequent seizures and we constantly stressed. My vet didn't want to prescribe Proglycem because it was a new drug so I trusted his decision. Nikki died early in April 1992, 1 year after his diagnosis. Surgery was performed twice but the tumors were not found. When Whitney was diagnosed in Dec of 92 as having an insulinoma because of her age i opted for the the medication instead of surgery. I insisted on Proglycem and boy what a wonderful difference. It took me about 3 months to get her regulated (vet gave initial dosage and I was to adapt it to her needs) and she's still with me today. Granted, she doesn't play but she will cuddle and loves to have the back of her neck scratched. I feed her a special diet twice a day before and after medicating. She's down to .10 of 1 cc on the prelone and .25 of 1 cc on the proglycem. Proglycem runs about $90 a bottle and I refill it every 6 weeks - money is no question when it comes to ferret health at our house. For all the love they've given me I could never repay it. Whitney's sister and mother have shown signs of insulinoma but so far I've been able to regulate them with diet and extra feedings. Whitney is 7 years old and her mom is 7 1/2. Nikki died at 6 so I truly count my blessings. Chris and Scooter - Yes take Scooter to the vet. Better safe than sorry when it comes to these fragile babies. I've heard that stones are common in ferrets. What do you say Doctors? Jan - Congratulations! Way to go! Wanna come to Kansas?!? Clint - Fleas are a pesky little creature. I don't even take my dogs for walks in fear of bringing one in. Knock on wood - we've been flea free for 2 or 3 years now. I use 7 dust in the yard if I see one flea - use it on the carpet too (only carpet is in the kitchen), sweep it in, let it set for about an hour and then vaccuum. When a new ferret comes in first thing I do is check for fleas and if I see any dirt they immediately get a bath with Adams flea soap - safe for kittens and puppies. I pick every single flea off as I'm washing - usually by the time I finish the ferret is almost dry! You'll have to treat under furniture too. RJREIS - Thanks for the addresses. I'll get my letters out today. Hugs to all fuzzies! Troy Lynn [Posted in FML issue 0876]