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Insulinomas in Ferrets: FAQ

09/15/2018 12:00 am

What are they? Insulinomas are a tumor of the pancreas, an organ responsible for producing several different hormones, as well as digestive enzymes. Specifically, they are an overgrowth of the cells that secrete insulin. Insulin is a molecule that helps to keep blood sugar low. Normally, it is released after an animal eats, and has […]
Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

09/02/2018 05:18 pm

Feline Chronic Kidney Disease If you have an older cat, you may have heard your veterinarian mention kidney function as an important part of measuring health. Your cat may even have been recently diagnosed with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is very common in cats, as up to a third of cats over […]
Ferreting Out Good Husbandry

08/30/2018 12:00 am

Ferreting Out Good Husbandry The scientific name for a ferret is Mustela putorious furo, which translates to “mouse-eating smelly thief.” This is a fairly apt description of the domestic ferret — a musky scented, mischievous carnivore. Ferrets are lively, curious animals, and have also been described as “perpetual kittens. Because of these qualities, they […]