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Folivore/herbivore = collective name for herbivorous animals that specialize in herbs and leaves.

In nature, degus eat grasses, herbs, bark, leaves, shrubs and wood. Degus need a plant-based diet that is rich in crude fiber and low in energy. A degu can also be fed fresh herbs, fresh grass or fresh vegetables of good quality. However, this is not a basic need. Basic food and unlimited hay are necessary. Degus are predisposed to diabetes. It is therefore better not to feed fruit and sugary vegetables. If degus are fed too much sugar and starch, the animals can develop diabetes. Degus require a high level of crude fiber. Different lengths of the fiber particles are important for the correct wearing of the teeth, the loosening of the gastrointestinal filling, good intestinal peristalsis and for the fermentation process in the appendix. For the degu that is kept as a pet, this means that the basic food for degus consists of high-quality hay and a low-energy, balanced, complete pellet. The kibble must contain all required nutrients, minerals, trace elements and vitamins.

A degu's gastrointestinal tract is not very muscular. To keep the digestive system going, food must be replenished again and again. To prevent digestive disturbances, it is important that the animals can eat at any time. To prevent the animals from becoming too fat, it is important to choose a diet that is adapted to the specific animal species.

Nutrition guide degu

Degus are herbivores. They naturally eat grasses, seeds, and dry plant parts. Degus need unlimited hay. This is important to get enough fiber. In addition, chewing hay contributes to good tooth wear. In addition to hay, degus need low-energy chunks that contain all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They also need gnawing wood to wear down their teeth. Degus are naturally accustomed to a sparse diet. If they consume too much sugar, they quickly become overweight. Fruit is therefore not suitable for degus, as it contains too many natural sugars. In addition to hay, gnawing wood and degu chunks, vegetables and herbs can also be fed. It is important that a new vegetable is introduced carefully. Always start with a very small piece and you can then build up slowly. Also note that not all types of vegetables are safe for degus. Typical features of the herbivorous digestive system of the degu are the lifelong teeth and molars, the weakly muscled gastrointestinal tract and the appendix fermentation with the eating of the appendix droppings. In nature, degus spend a large part of the day consuming food. Eating breaks can cause digestive problems.

Degu nutrition & Fat

The food should not be too greasy. Degus cannot digest fat well. Food containing sunflower seeds or peanuts, for example, is not suitable for degus because it contains too much fat.

Degu nutrition & Calcium

Dough food should not contain too much calcium. An excess of calcium is excreted through the urinary tract. Too much calcium can cause bladder stones or kidney stones. Once a degu has bladder or kidney stones, they can no longer be dissolved with food. The animal will need to be operated on by a veterinarian. So it is very important to prevent this. However, a calcium deficiency is also not good. A degu does need calcium for its teeth and bones. Adult degus require a calcium content of 0.6%. For degus in growth this is 0.9%. The calcium phosphorus ratio should be between 1.5:1 and 2:1.

Degu nutrition & Fiber

The fiber content in degu food should be around 20%. Degus also get a lot of fiber from the hay. Structure-rich fibers from hay ensure that the degu has to chew long and persistently. This chewing causes the molars to wear down. This is very important because the molars continue to grow for life. Molars that are too long cause pain and can cause the degu to eat less hay, for example, with all the consequences for digestion. In addition, prolonged chewing ensures that enzymes in the saliva begin digestion. Fiber is also crucial for the fermentation process in the appendix.

Degu nutrition & Protein

The appendix stool of the degu is rich in protein. This is then eaten again after which the proteins can be digested. Too high a protein content in the diet can prevent the degu from eating the appendix stool. This can have negative consequences for health and digestion.

Degus can eat these plants