Cindy: I have a ferret (Maggie) that had the same symptoms as Axel; lethargy and alot of sleeping. She had low blood glucose level. The vet put her on .3cc of Pred 2 times a day. WOW! What a change!! Overnight! From the first dose she changed. She now plays and gives everybody a good fight (I had forgotten how tough she can be). I am so happy to see the change. I expect that as time goes by, she will deteriorate and surgery or stronger medication will be needed. But I'm very happy she is feeling so much better. Oh, I also make sure that she eats plenty of food to help maintain glucose levels normal (Thanks, TLE). I have a recipe for something called 'Insulinoma Elixir' from Mary Van Dahm which she loves and helps her out. Bill: I'm terribly sorry about Rocky. Your eulogy was beautiful. I'm sure her life with you was wonderful; it's obvious that you loved and cared for her very much. After all, what more can anyone want. Remember that someday you'll be together again. Ferret hugs and kisses to ALL!! Jennifer. [Posted in FML issue 1351]