Can degus eat fruit and vegetables?
Degus are herbivorous rodents whose wild diet consists mainly of foliage, together with seeds and other plant material. A comparable, fibre-rich diet can be provided… Read More »Can degus eat fruit and 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 degus eat cereals?
Degus are herbivorous rodents whose wild diet consists mainly of foliage, together with seeds and other plant material. A similar, fibre-rich diet can be provided… Read More »Can degus eat cereals?
How does a high-carbohydrate diet affect degus?
Degus are susceptible to disorders of glucose regulation and cataracts. Their insulin differs from that of many other mammals, but this does not mean that… Read More »How does a high-carbohydrate diet affect degus?
Managing tooth overgrowth in degus with malocclusion
Never restrict food to make a degu with painful teeth eat hay. Inadequate intake can be dangerous. If it cannot chew or loses weight, arrange… Read More »Managing tooth overgrowth in degus with malocclusion
Specialist diets, convalescent nutrition and assisted feeding for degus
During illness or recovery, a degu may need a veterinary recovery diet or assisted feeding. Products such as Critical Care are powders mixed with water… Read More »Specialist diets, convalescent nutrition and assisted feeding for degus
Do degus need a food bowl?
A food bowl is a familiar item in a degu enclosure, but it is worth considering what it contributes and what other feeding methods can… Read More »Do degus need a food bowl?
Plants and foods to avoid feeding degus
Degus (Octodon degus) are herbivorous rodents that feed extensively on leaves and other fibrous plant material. Their natural diet also includes roots, flowers and seeds,… Read More »Plants and foods to avoid feeding degus
SAB Degu Mix: a plant-based food mix for degus
SAB Degu Mix—Species-Appropriate and Balanced—is a feeding approach developed by experienced members of the Degus International Community with reference to veterinary research. It aims to… Read More »SAB Degu Mix: a plant-based food mix for degus
Why is my degu not eating hay?
Many rodents, including degus, refuse hay or eat too little of it. A lack of dietary fibre can contribute to digestive and dental problems. Hay… Read More »Why is my degu not eating hay?
Comparing hay types for degus
Hay is dried grass and other forage plants. It is a staple food for many herbivorous rodents and an important part of a degu’s diet.… Read More »Comparing hay types for degus