Degu Health Guides

7 guides on degu health, cited to the veterinary literature — symptoms, conditions, and when to see a vet.

Degus are social desert rodents with a few distinctive health risks — they are highly prone to diabetes (never feed sugary foods or fruit), dental disease, and cataracts. These guides cover the diabetes, dental, eye, and foot problems most common in degus, and the signs that mean an exotics vet.