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How to Test Ferret Blood Glucose for INSULINOMA | Ferret Care

The Modern Ferret
โ–ถMoose's Limited Edition 2021 FERRET Calendar is NOW LIVE!!! ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://shor.by/calendar2021 Find out if your ferret is at risk for Insulinoma by testing your ferret's blood glucose levels at home using this easy and fast technique with the AlphaTrak 2. โ–ถSUBSCRIBE for more free Ferret tips: https://youtube.com/themodernferret?sub_confirmation=1 Insulinoma Symptoms and Treatment: https://www.themodernferret.com/what-is-insulinoma-in-ferrets/ DISCLAIMER: After you have pricked the toe, do not squeeze or pinch in an attempt to get more blood out, as this may push out lymphatic fluid and distort your reading. Instead, squeeze and "milk" the paw well before you prick to increase hydrostatic pressure (increasing blood flow). From the American Ferret Association: "Three conditions that are often related and can be helped with similar care are insulinoma, pancreatic tumors & hypoglycemia. Insulinoma is caused by the growth of small, usually benign, tumors on the pancreas. Hypoglycemia is usually caused by a lack of food โ€“ also known as low blood sugar. The symptoms of insulinoma are the same as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Low blood sugar symptoms (increasing in severity): โ€œStaringโ€ into space (star-gazing) Staggering/hind end weakness Extremely limp body/passed out (speed-bumping) Drooling Moaning/crying aloud Clenched teeth/locked jaw Twitching/Seizures/Shaking/Wobbling Screaming ๐ŸŽฌ How to Test Ferret Blood Glucose for INSULINOMA 0:00 โ€“ Introduction 0:27 โ€“ Supplies to Test Ferret Blood Glucose 1:35 โ€“ How to Set Up AlphaTrak 2 2:07 โ€“ How to prepare your AlphaTrak 2 SUPPLIES to be ready 4:17 โ€“ When to test your ferretโ€™s blood glucose levels 5:06 โ€“ How to get a good blood glucose sample from your ferret 7:18 โ€“ Keep a record of your results 7:33 โ€“ What is a normal number for ferret blood glucose? 8:15 โ€“ How to dispose of dirty needle and test strips 8:58 โ€“ Come problems when taking ferret blood glucose 10:10 โ€“ How often should I test my ferretโ€™s blood glucose? 10:50 โ€“ What is insulinoma in ferrets? 11:25 โ€“ Outro and remarks ๐Ÿ’ณ Products Mentioned (Amazon affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/themodernferret โœ… AlphaTrak 2 BG Device: https://amzn.to/34xxgGa โœ… BG Test Strips: https://amzn.to/34ExgEi โœ… BG Needle Lancets: https://amzn.to/33GIvwL โœ… Vaseline Petroleum Jelly: https://amzn.to/3lrQT9r โœ… Salmon Oil (16oz): https://amzn.to/30O7wUV โœ… What We Feed: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themodernferret?listId=6OZUN21STI56 ๐ŸŽฅ Other Resources To Watch: โžก๏ธ How to Ferret-Proof Your Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J20yXwrybG0&t=18s โžก๏ธ Ferret Training by Joey the Trained Ferret: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C87Cx7cHtAo&t=26s โžก๏ธ How to Optimize a Ferret's Home Life: COMING SOON! (๐Ÿ”” Tap the Reminder Bell) ๐Ÿ›’ New Ferret Owner Shopping Cart: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themodernferret?listId=N7IXUL2DFNYW ๐ŸŽฌ HOW TO FERRET PROOF YOUR HOME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocSEznNoTdY&t=40s ๐Ÿ“† SCHEDULE: Videos are uploaded every Thursday. Make sure to tap the NOTIFICATION BELL ๐Ÿ”” to see our next reveal! https://youtube.com/themodernferret?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE NOW to have access to a growing playlist of educational videos on proper ferretcare. https://youtube.com/themodernferret?sub_confirmation=1 ๐Ÿ“ฉ Join Our Private Ferret Feature Newsletter: https://www.themodernferret.com/newsletter-signup/ ๐Ÿ’ป Learn Ferretcare On Our Blog: https://www.themodernferret.com/blog/ ๐Ÿ‘š The Modern Ferret Fans Merch: https://www.themodernferret.com/product/ferret-friends-sweatshirt/ Lastly, thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch this #insulinoma video. You are supporting our mission for #ferrets which you can read about here https://www.themodernferret.com/about/ This video was NOT sponsored by Zoetis ( #AlphaTrak ). This video contains affiliate links. Using them may give me a small commission which helps me continue making these videos! Thank you for your support โค
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