Do you take your Siamese ferret in for regular checkups with the vet? Although ferrets do not need to see a vet as often as a cat or dog, it’s important they are examined annually to help prevent health conditions from arising unexpectedly. One condition that needs to be monitored and looked out for is Insulinoma. This illness can happen when the cells in the pancreas produce tumors or nodules that in turn cause an increase in insulin production or hypoglycemia. The tumors can be as big as 1 cm and recurring as individuals or in groups. Symptoms of Insulinoma include blank expressions or staring into space, depression, weight loss, foaming and pawing at the mouth, lack of appetite, lethargy, excessive salivation, difficulty using hind legs, seizures, and coma. As the disease progresses the symptoms will become more severe. Call your vet Conyers GA, Oak Hill Animal Hospital right away if you see any of these symptoms in your ferret.