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Ferret is very lethargic

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Question
Hello, My daughter's ferret seems to be very ill.  He is usually very crazy and active.  He is eating and drinking water, but he is just limp.  Any ideas for me?  Thank you.

Answer
Is he older?  It sounds like insulinoma.  They don't have to be old to have it but usually are older.  You can use Karo Syrup, but it is better to have Nutri-cal for ferrets.  When they are limp they are usually having a low blood sugar.  Is he going to the bathroom?

Let me know and I can be of further help.

Mary