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The degu is a rodent in the same family as guinea pigs and chinchillas. Native to the mountain plateaus of Chile in South America, it has a life expectancy of 5 to 8 years. In the wild, they live in social groups of 2 to 5 females for every 1 to 2 males. Degus are usually diurnal (active during the day), although some individuals may be nocturnal or crepuscular. They are social and docile; but as small, active rodents, they are not recommended for young children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Like the chinchilla, the degu has orange-enamelled incisors. All of its teeth are subject to continuous growth, so it's important to feed your degu with a high-fibre diet, consisting mainly of hay, to ensure proper wear of the teeth. Please consult our detailed recommendation sheet to make sure you provide a suitable diet for your degu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Common Illnesses<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dental Issues<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dental issues are the most common medical problem affecting degus. They are usually the consequence of a low-fibre diet. All degus' teeth are subject to continuous growth throughout their lives. A diet that lacks fibre will result in inadequate wear of the teeth, leading to dental malocclusion. The clinical signs secondary to dental malocclusion are numerous: reduced appetite, changes in eating habits, hypersalivation, weight loss, watering eyes, or hair-pulling behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The management of dental disorders is multifaceted, but mainly involves tooth trimming, which has to be performed under general anesthesia at regular intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tail Scalping<\/b><\/h3>\n

Several species of rodents, including the degu, have the ability to escape if grabbed by the tail. This means that if you grab a degu by the tail, its skin will remain in your hands, allowing it to escape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In such cases, amputating the tail is the only option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cataracts<\/b><\/h3>\n

Uni- or bilateral opacification of the crystalline lens(es) is common in elderly degus. The development of cataracts is usually associated with an excessively carbohydrate-rich diet (diet based on grains and cereals), which may be associated with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If your degu requires medical care that cannot be performed at <\/span>your usual clinic<\/span><\/a>, we will transfer its file to our specialized team working at the <\/span>Centre V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire Laval<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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