yuri
Newborn Degu
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Post by yuri on Jun 3, 2014 1:16:35 GMT
I found a Degu in my backyard it was hurt I took it in and I do not want to keep him because I have other pets. If you want him it’s yours you will just need to come and get him. I would like to find a safe home for him because he seems scare maybe he belong to someone and accidently left home we ask the neighbors but we didn’t find an owner. I don’t know if I should release it again. Any suggestions or does anyone want to take him?
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Post by Karma on Jun 3, 2014 2:23:29 GMT
Don't release him, animals like that have a death sentence in the wild - he is extremely lucky that you found him and were able to grab him and take him somewhere safe! Thank you for that! Any vet clinic or rescue centre should be able to take him in if you do not want to keep him. It might help as well putting found signs out in the neighbour - I doubt he got that far.  |
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yuri
Newborn Degu
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Post by yuri on Jun 3, 2014 3:10:55 GMT
I called a vet and they said they would probably put him down I would prefer if he finds a home I will keep him until I find a home for him.
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Post by Karma on Jun 3, 2014 3:19:39 GMT
ugh .... I'm not a fan of that vet. This is an international forum so we need to know your location to see if anyone is close by and can take him. There are a unqiue pet so if you are willing to take care of him/her for now you might want to know the following tid bits about them
-they can chew through plastic easily so a wooden/metal cage is necessary and very large because of how active they are (a 30 gallon tank or so should be fine if it is injured and needs rest to heal)
-they are very sensitive to sugar so no food or treats with sugar in them - look for proper degu pellets, hay or a mix food for guinea pigs without fruit or molasses in it
-hiding spots, houses and tubes they love - same with cardboard, kitchen paper towels, toilet paper etc
thank you for saving the little guy .... what injures does he have and how serious do they look?
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yuri
Newborn Degu
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Post by yuri on Jun 3, 2014 3:37:20 GMT
I live in Denver Colorado for the injuries the tip of the tail the fur part fell off. He was bleeding and I was concern but it stopped. Today he wasnt really moving and he seemed scared and didnt eat or drink water.
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Post by ilikedegus on Jun 3, 2014 10:28:59 GMT
Well done for taking him in. Keep him quiet for now, he's probably shocked (both by getting lost being captured again) and will calm down with time. The tip of the tail is designed to come off if a predator grabs it, it should heal in time naturally. Have you put a "found" advertisement on Craig's List or something? I hope you can keep him for a few days to give you a chance to find somewhere safe to send him. I found these, are they any use?: www.applewoodrescue.org/rodent.rescueshelter.com/Colorado |
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Post by cheesecakeyum on Jun 3, 2014 12:26:43 GMT
If you don't have something like this in your cage already it may be worthwhile getting him a hidey-hole where he can burrow away and feel safe and enclosed - like a big cardboard tube, nesting box etc. Might help to calm him down. As well as the shock he may be pining for his cage mates as degus usually live in large groups. Any more questions, do keep asking |
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Post by leahharvie on Jun 17, 2014 19:27:38 GMT
Wow that vet is heartless! But im so glad to hear you're kind enough to care about the little guy!
Leah:)
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Post by animalmadchloe on Jul 6, 2014 9:39:05 GMT
Did you manage to find a home ?
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Post by **Lisa1989** on Jul 10, 2014 8:52:41 GMT
I hope you manage to find a home! Poor little guy
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