title: Transient diabetes mellitus in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo).
abstract: A 3.5-year-old spayed female ferret, fed a diet high in refined sugar, was referred for lethargy, polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Diabetic ketoacidosis was diagnosed. Treatment included insulin therapy and a low carbohydrate diet. Diabetes mellitus resolved 54 d later, and insulin therapy was discontinued. There has been no recurrence of the diabetes mellitus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
authors.forename: Alexis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Duhamelle
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Langlois
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
authors.forename: Marion
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Desmarchelier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin