Hello all you fellow FML'ers, I have a 2.5 year old female, Sprite, who may have had an episode consistent with Insulinoma. After extricating her from a bedspread in the linen closet one evening, I was loving her up since she is more 'aloof' when she's fully awake. Well, when I put her down, she seemed to kinda stumble against the wall. I then immediately picked her up to check on her, thinking maybe I put her down too fast and she was still groggy. She seemed O.K., so I put her down again and she immediately pawed at her mouth. Well, she's getting her blood glucose test tomorrow. However, in doing research on Insulinoma, I have found varying recommendations for the amount of time to fast a ferret before their blood glucose test. Dr. Susan Brown from Pam Greene's Insulinoma FAQ says 4 to 6 hours, while 2 of the vets I see said 12 hours. I've also heard that the fert may not even need to be fasted at all, or if they are fasted for 12 hours, then you begin to risk their blood sugar getting too low in general. Can some of you comment on this? Sprite and I would greatly appreciate it! I love the "Silly fert questions". Mine isn't quite as good as the lady in line who heard the comment about putting a hole in the animal then sucking out its blood, but I think it's still worthy! Once I had someone at the vet's office say "Is that a ferret? I hear those things suck blood!" I then responded in a humorous manner, so as to continue the propagation of good ferret propaganda, while politely sticking it to this guy, "Why yes, I actually have to get up a little early in the mornings to cover up the puncture wounds in my neck before I go to the office." Everyone laughed except the guy, but I guess you can't win them all! Also, I've noticed that I have made-up/acquired all sorts of ferret terms for different ferret situations, so I thought I might compile them: - When ferret just runs away like crazy for no apparent reason - The Furry Scurry - When ferret hops around like crazy for no apparent reason - Weasel War Dance, Ferret Fit - When ferret is especially chunky/stocky - Buff Fluff - When ferret lies flat in the middle of action for no apparent reason - Flat Ferret, Speed Bump - When ferret goes under blanket, towel, etc. for no apparent reason - Snorkeling - When ferret goes under blanket for no apparent reason, 'til they get your toe! - Carpet/Bed Shark - When ferret has to spill full glasses for no apparent reason - Hump Dump - When ferret has to knock remotes/etc. off of tables for no apparent reason - The Fluff Shove - When ferret is used as a hand/foot warmer - Fluff Muff - When ferret shivers after waking up for no apparent reason - Fur Brrrr. - When ferret gets water all over you scrambling out of tub for no apparent reason - Fert Squirt - When ferret sleeps in perfectly round position for no apparent reason - Ferret Ball Well, I have more, but I'm beginning to scare myself! Take care everyone! Anita (Where's that darn garlic!) Ferrets ("Ve vant tu suck yur blud!") [Posted in FML issue 2230]