Can degus eat grapes?

1. Can degus have bananas?
2. Can degu eat carrots?
3. What foods can degus have?
4. Can degus eat salad?
5. What foods are poisonous to degus?
6. Can degus eat cucumbers?
7. How often should you clean a Degu Cage?
8. Do Degu make good pets?
9. What do degus do?
10. What vegtables can degus eat?
11. What pellets do degus eat?
12. Can degus have rosemary?
13. Can degus have chocolate?
14. What causes diabetes in degus?
15. What flowers can degus eat?

Can degus have bananas?

Can degus eat bananas? Bananas are fruit that is high in sugar content. ... You should avoid giving food that's high in sugar to your degus as this might lead to diabetes. If you only feed small pieces of bananas once per month the risk of diabetes will be minimal.

Can degu eat carrots?

Many fruits can be high in sugar and should not be given to degus. Some vegetables for example carrot, sweet potato, beetroot and parsnips can also be high in sugar, so should only be given in very small pieces as an occasional treat. Be wary of commercial treat products as these can also be too sugary.

What foods can degus have?

Thus, pet degus should not be fed sugary treats but should be offered commercially available rodent pellets or blocks (those made for rats are generally fine) along with leafy greens, such as dark lettuces and dandelion greens, plus vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and carrots, and unlimited ...

Can degus eat salad?

Overfeeding of fresh greens, in particular lettuce, cabbage and peas, can cause bloating55, but most vegetable types are safe for degus to eat (a list of degu-safe veg can be found in the guide via the button above).

What foods are poisonous to degus?

Molasses and raisins – you should avoid feeding your degu these due to their high sugar content. Hamster and Gerbil food – these contain a lot of seeds that are high in protein. Too much protein can make your degu ill, so these foods shouldn't be fed to your pet.

Can degus eat cucumbers?

Should degus eat fresh fruit and vegetables? ... Certain vegetables, like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and celery, can be fed once or twice a week. Others, like apples, carrots, cucumber, peas or sweet potato, should be fed more rarely (for example, once a month) as they can be high in sugar or carbohydrates.

How often should you clean a Degu Cage?

Cleaning the entire cage is usually needed once a month. A lot will depend on the size of the degu cage and the number of degus you keep. For a pair of degus, you can usually only spot clean daily and clean a part of the substrate (1/4) each week. Once a month the entire cage should be thoroughly cleaned.

Do Degu make good pets?

Degus are very intelligent and highly sociable animals that love to play and explore. They have a friendly nature and are outgoing little rodents. They make fantastic pets, but need a lot of care and aren't an animal you should choose on a whim.

What do degus do?

Degus do bury their food, so remember to remove any uneaten fresh vegetable treats before they spoil. The diet of a degu should be low in sugars, carbohydrates, and fats. Degus are unable to metabolize sugar, so be especially careful to avoid treats with sugar, including fresh or dried fruit.

What vegtables can degus eat?

Fresh fruit can contain reasonable high levels of natural sugar so should probably be best avoided altogether. Vegetables – degu's should be fed green vegetables, peas, beans, dandelion and broccoli. Cabbage can cause bloating so should be avoided. All greens should be washed before feeding.

What pellets do degus eat?

Commercial food.

You should be able to find degu nuggets in some pet shops, but if you're struggling a mixture of guinea pig and chinchilla pellets will be fine (always check the ingredients first – degus should not eat food with molasses or dried fruit in).

Can degus have rosemary?

Just be warned: degus can have one sprig of rosemary, whereas it will make chinchillas very sick if ingested. This is due to the high fat and calcium content.

Can degus have chocolate?

Potentially Harmful Foods

Do not feed your degus chocolate (which contains theobromine, a product similar to caffeine) or other candies.

What causes diabetes in degus?

Degus develop spontaneous diabetes mellitus caused by amyloidosis of Langerhans islets.

What flowers can degus eat?

All rose species (genus Rosa) are suitable to feed to degus. or the North American Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana). The flowers are typically very popular with degus, and can be fed both fresh and dry. They can be dried as open flowers, buds or loose petals.