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Degus As Pets: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual

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Degus are small, social rodents that make excellent pets for people of all ages. They are intelligent, playful, and curious, and they can form strong bonds with their human companions. However, degus do have some specific needs that must be met in order for them to thrive in captivity.

This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know to care for your degus, including:

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Their diet and nutrition
Their habitat and housing
Their behavior and socialization
Their health and veterinary care

Diet and Nutrition

Degus are herbivores, and their diet should consist primarily of hay, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Hay is an essential part of a degus' diet, and it should be available to them at all times. Good choices for hay include timothy hay, orchard grass hay, and meadow hay.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are also important for degus, and they should be offered daily. Good choices for vegetables include broccoli, carrots, celery, and lettuce. Good choices for fruits include apples, bananas, and berries.

In addition to hay, vegetables, and fruits, degus should also be given a small amount of commercial rodent food. Rodent food can help to ensure that your degus are getting all the nutrients they need.

Habitat and Housing

Degus are active animals, and they need a spacious cage or enclosure to live in. The cage should be at least 2 feet long by 2 feet wide by 2 feet high. It should have plenty of room for your degus to move around, play, and explore.

The cage should also have a variety of toys and activities to keep your degus entertained. Good choices for toys include chew toys, running wheels, and nesting boxes.

Degus are social animals, and they should be kept in pairs or groups. Keeping a single degus can lead to loneliness and depression.

Behavior and Socialization

Degus are curious and playful animals, and they love to interact with their human companions. They are also very social animals, and they enjoy spending time with other degus.

Degus are also known for being very talkative animals. They have a variety of vocalizations, which they use to communicate with each other and with their human companions.

It is important to socialize your degus from a young age. This will help them to become comfortable with humans and to develop a strong bond with you.

Health and Veterinary Care

Degus are generally healthy animals, but they can be susceptible to a variety of health problems, including:

Dental disease
Gastrointestinal problems
Respiratory infections
Skin problems
Eye problems

It is important to take your degus to the veterinarian for regular checkups. This will help to catch any health problems early and to prevent them from becoming serious.

Degus can make excellent pets for people of all ages. They are intelligent, playful, and social animals, and they can form strong bonds with their human companions. By following the tips in this guide, you can help to ensure that your degus live a long and healthy life.

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