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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… Lire la suite »[EN] Cancers and tumours in Octodon degus
Many cute videos can be found on the Internet, showing adorable degus, cuddling each other, asking their owners for petting… However, these videos do not… Lire la suite »[EN] Why (not) adopting a degu?
Octodon degus are herbivorous and folivorous animals and many foods are edible for them. Their natural diet consists mainly of leaves, roots, flowers and some… Lire la suite »[EN] Edible food and plants for degus
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… Lire la suite »[EN] How to feed my degu?
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… Lire la suite »[EN] Which litter should you choose for your degu?
There are various brands of degus food, or degus & chinchilla food, and sometimes even degus / gerbil / hamster food on the market. While… Lire la suite »[EN] Comparison of mixes for degus
Into the wild, degus diet varies depending on the seasons. Purely herbivorous, it has a folivorous tendency, it consumes mainly stems and leaves. It also… Lire la suite »[EN] Degus diet in Chile
Some photographs in this article may contain images of disease/injury or anatomy that may offend public sensitivity. All these images are hidden and can only… Lire la suite »[EN] The reproduction of Octodon degus
Only a qualified veterinarian with knowledge of the Octodon degus is able to diagnose and treat the disease. Be careful not to self-diagnose your animals,… Lire la suite »[EN] Alopecia and fur loss in degus
Some photographs in this article may contain images of disease/injury that may offend the public. All such images are hidden and can only be seen… Lire la suite »[EN] Dental disease and malocclusion in Octodon degus
