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Post by suelong on Jun 20, 2005 18:29:03 GMT
My male just finished raising 2 babies by himself after his partner died. I found a new partner and separated the month old babies but left them close enough for them to talk and touch noses. Everything was going fine but when I gave the babies away the male went into a decline. His fur is ratty and he is allowing me to finally hold him. His female partner doesn't appear to have anything wrong but I don't know what to do for him. I have had him since last Sept. and feed him chinchilla/guinea pig food, thimothy hay. I have apple wood and the 'clay' mineral bars to wear his teeth down. Nothing has changed in his diet. I put he and his partner in a larger 3 story cage but I don't see how that could have made a difference. HELP! I have grown very fond of him and don't want to lose him...
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Jun 20, 2005 20:09:55 GMT
You need to take him to a vet as soon as you can for an accurate diagnosis.
Until then, keep him comfortable with enough fresh food and water close at hand. Keep an eye on his new mate for signs of deteriorating health. But above all, take him to a vet as soon as possible.
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by Aimeelou on Jun 21, 2005 8:29:40 GMT
TAKE HIM TO A VET!!!!
It might be that hes not adjusting well to being seperated from his brood, and is missing them, they are very social creatures.
When my babys were seperated from their mum, she started ripping tufts of hair from her tail and was quite distant, but she is ok now, but get him to a vet A.S.A.P.
Hope you get on allright
Aimee
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northernstar40
Foraging Degu
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Post by northernstar40 on Jun 21, 2005 11:44:59 GMT
I know from experience that a Degu's health can deteriorate. I noticed that Frit was ill around 8:00 in the evening and the next morning he was gone. So if at all possible dont hesitate and take him in. I wish our vet would have been open. hope all is well.
Peg
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Post by suelong on Jun 27, 2005 15:33:54 GMT
Thank you all for the replies. It was just that he must have been missing the babies. He is now responding to everything and is doing great. I still cannot believe how human like, in emotions, that the degus exhibit when something happens to them.
When the mom of the two babies died he managed to bury her at the opposite end of the cage and kept the babies warm and comforted until I could get a eye dropper small enough to feed them. He then continued to nurture them until they were mature enough to leave. It was a fluke that I even adopted my first degu and now I find them one of the most fascinating pets I have ever had. Thanks again for your help.
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