Octodon degus are subject to many health problems. With good nutrition and care, they can be maintained properly for many years.
Some photographs in this article may contain images of diseases/injuries that may disturb the sensitivity of the public. All these images are hidden and can… Read More »False caudal autotomy or tail loss / fur slip in degus (broken/dropped tail)
Octodons degus are highly active rodents with an active social life, which can lead to accidents such as falls or bites resulting from fights. To… Read More »The first aid kit for 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?
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?
The Octodon degus is a diurnal rodent from South America. Of medium size, it remains one of the smallest caviomorphs on this continent. It is… Read More »Degus physiology
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
Some photographs in this article may contain images of diseases/injuries that could be sensitive to the public. All of these images are hidden and can… Read More »The main diseases and pathologies in degus
Some photographs in this article may contain images of diseases/injuries that could be sensitive to the public. All of these images are hidden and can… Read More »Reproductive pathology in the common degus
Octodon degus sterilization or castration is used to limit reproduction in this rodent. It involves the removal of reproductive capacity, often surgically and permanently. Castration… Read More »Neutering degus
Respiratory diseases affect many rodents, especially chinchillas and guinea pigs. The degus, a member of the same family, is much less affected. Negatives tend to… Read More »Respiratory diseases in degus
