Can degu eat fruits / vegetables ?
The degu is a herbivorous rodent whose diet primarily consists of foliage and seeds and plant seeds01 02. In captivity, it is possible to provide… Read More »Can degu eat fruits / vegetables ?
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Diet
The diet of the Octodon degus is complex and requires extensive knowledge in order to avoid a maximum of health problems, especially dental.
Can degu eat cereals?
The degu is an herbivorous rodent whose diet mainly consists of foliage and seeds from plants01 02. In captivity, it is possible to provide a… Read More »Can degu eat cereals?
What is the impact of a high-carbohydrate diet on degus?
Octodon degus is among the rodents in its family most vulnerable to a high-sugar diet. This is due to its lower insulin hormonal activity compared… Read More »What is the impact of a high-carbohydrate diet on degus?
How to limit overgrowth of teeth in a degu with malocclusion?
After an operation to file down the teeth or remove a root, it is important that the degu has a diet tailored to its calcium… Read More »How to limit overgrowth of teeth in a degu with malocclusion?
Medically specialized and convalescent nutrition and force-feeding in degus
When facing serious health issues, it is sometimes necessary to feed or force-feed your degu with specialized or convalescent nutrition. The most well-known option is… Read More »Medically specialized and convalescent nutrition and force-feeding in degus
The bowl, useful for the degu ?
The bowl has become an almost indispensable accessory in the design of a cage for degu. However, it is interesting to ask the question of… Read More »The bowl, useful for the degu ?
Prohibited plants and foods for the degu
Octodon degus are herbivorous and folivorous animals and many foods are edible for them. Their natural diet is mainly composed of leaves, roots, flowers and… Read More »Prohibited plants and foods for the degu
SAB Degu Mix – Healthy food for degus
Created in collaboration with a team of veterinary researchers, the SAB Degu Mix is a complete diet adapted to the precise needs of the degu.… Read More »SAB Degu Mix – Healthy food for degus
My degu won’t eat its hay
A lot of rodents, no matter the species, refuse to eat hay or do not eat enough. It can cause a lot of digestive or… Read More »My degu won’t eat its hay
Degus hay comparison
Hay is the most basic food of most herbivore rodents. These are dried plants and herbs that grow in fields to feed animals. Hay consumption… Read More »Degus hay comparison