Dental pathologies/disease in Octodon degus are one of the most common causes of veterinary appointments. To date, more than 60% of the consultations for a… Read More »Dental disease and malocclusion in Octodon degus
Localized fur loss, especially on the legs, is common in Octodon degus. Alopecia are bare areas and can have different origins. It is also possible… Read More »Alopecia and fur loss in degus
The reproduction of the Octodon degus is like this rodent: out of the ordinary. It is indeed one of the rodents with the longest gestation… Read More »The reproduction of Octodon degus
In the wild, degus diet varies depending on the seasons. Purely herbivorous, it has a folivorous tendency, it consumes mainly stems and leaves. It also… Read More »Degus diet in Chile
There are various brands of degus food, or degus & chinchilla food, and sometimes even degus/gerbil/hamster food on the market. While degus and chinchilla share… Read More »Comparison of mixes for degus
Litter is an important part of the Octodon degus’ habitat. Indeed, it covers the floor of the cage and prevents the animal from walking in… Read More »Which litter should you choose for your degu?
Food is one of the bases of the health of the degu because it influences its mental and physical well-being. An animal that eats the… Read More »How to feed my degu?
Octodon degus are herbivorous and folivorous animals, and many foods are edible. Their natural diet consists mainly of leaves, roots, flowers, and some seeds 1… Read More »Edible food and plants for degus
Many cute videos can be found on the Internet, showing adorable degus, cuddling each other, and asking their owners for petting… However, these videos do… Read More »Why (not) adopting a degu?
Some photographs in this article may contain sensitive images of disease/injury that may be disturbing to the public. All such images are hidden and can… Read More »Cancers and tumours in Octodon degus
