A Case of Diabetes Mellitus with Adrenal Disease in Ferret

Abstract

An approximately 9-year-old castrated male ferret was presented for physical examination. Chronic hyperglycemia and glycosuria were observed, and the patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The owner declined treatment for diabetes; therefore, the patient was monitored. Adrenal disease was also suspected, and leuprorelin acetate was administered. The ferret subsequently developed ketonuria, and his signs of diabetes mellitus worsened. The patient was hospitalized, and insulin therapy was initiated. His condition remained stable with insulin treatment alone for approximately 6 months, but the patient developed a urethral obstruction caused by bacterial cystitis and a prostatic abscess. Surgical repair was performed. His condition has remained good with insulin and leuprorelin acetate treatment.