Diabetes & Cataract in degus
Is the degu naturally diabetic? This is a sentence that you can read very easily on the internet, and yet it is totally false. No,… Read More »Diabetes & Cataract in degus
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Octodon degus are subject to many health problems. With good nutrition and care, they can be maintained properly for many years.
How to treat the arthritis in the common degu
Osteoarthritis is by far the most widespread bone disease. It affects humans as much as animals: mammals, birds, reptiles… nobody escapes it (or almost). Osteoarthritis… Read More »How to treat the arthritis in the common degu
How to avoid heat stroke in degus?
With the arrival of summer, which has been coming for a few years now, periods of strong heat waves have settled in the world. Unfortunately,… Read More »How to avoid heat stroke in degus?
Covid 19 & Octodon degus
The pandemic is now part of our daily life and we are learning, as best we can, to live with it. But does the Covid-19… Read More »Covid 19 & Octodon degus
Dental disease and malocclusion in Octodon degus
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
Alopecia and fur loss in 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
Cancers and tumours in Octodon degus
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