Degus
Degus make fun pets – being entertaining, engaging and easy to keep. Give them a degu-friendly environment and nourishing food and they’ll provide a lifetime of love and antics!
Caring for degus, naturally
The way that you care for and interact with your degu should reflect their natural behaviour as a prey species. How does this influence their behaviour of degus in the home?
- Can be easily frightened and need gentle handling
- Like to burrow and hoard food
- May mask signs of illness – making it difficult to tell when they are ill
- Sociable – need the company of other degus
Use this understanding to find ways to keep them happy and healthy…
- Degu diet
- Caring for degus
- Owning a degu
Our degu food, bedding and treats
Our experts have been making healthy foods for degus for many years. If you are wondering what to feed or how to care for your degu – look no further. We have a complete range to meet all their needs.
Degu Bedding
How can you keep your degu clean and comfortable? Make the right choice so cleaning out the cage is quick and simple. Don’t forget the bathing sand!
Degu Treats
Naturally high fibre, low sugar treats – we have a wide range of healthy snacks that degus enjoy, to help you build a bond with your pet.
Our Supreme Veterinary Range
From time to time, your vet may make a specific dietary recommendation to help support your degu if they are ill or lethargic. That can also include times when your degu is recovering from surgery or illness. Our Recovery Plus diet is a popular option recommended by many veterinary professionals.
Why our degu foods are second to none
Degu diets don’t just deliver nutrition but taste and enjoyment too. Degus are active chewers and need to do so to keep their constantly growing teeth trimmed.
- High fibre – for active chewing
- No added sugar
- Nutritionally balanced with all the vitamins and minerals they need
Degu care – how to handle degus
How can you keep degus clean and happy? Should you bathe a degu? Is it necessary to groom a degu’s coat? There’s a lot to learn about degus and how to keep them healthy. Learn more about basic day to day degu hygiene here.
Frequently asked questions about Degus
Where are degus from?
Degus originate from central and northern Chile and would be found in habitats ranging from open plains, to the slopes of the Andes mountains, particularly on the Western side. They tend to live in large groups in a complex network of burrows.
When do degus sleep?
Degus aren’t strictly diurnal or nocturnal. In fact, they tend to be most active at dawn and dusk, napping on and off during the day and sleeping for longer periods at night.
What can degus eat?
Degus are herbivores and need access to plenty of hay so that they get enough fibre. They should also be given a daily portion of a high-quality, balanced, degu diet. This will be very low fat, high in fibre and contain suitable levels of vitamin C which is particularly important for their health. Degus are prone to diabetes and obesity, so it is best to opt for a diet with no added sugar. Find out more about what degus can eat in our article: https://supremepetfoods.com/veggies/
Need to know more?
For more detailed information about Degus, you can contact us and we will get back to you with our experts’ advice. However, if you have any concerns about the health and well-being of your degu, you should seek veterinary advice immediately.