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Post by ra on Nov 16, 2006 21:44:38 GMT
I got an email advertising a dried fruit candy cane recommended as a treat for small animals including Degus! I wrote to Exotic Pets because I see this way too often. The companies who supply food, treats, etc for small animals need to be aware of the facts about Degus. I was very polite but asked them as a Degu owner to please, please not advertise dried fruits of any kind as acceptable treats for Degus. GOOD GRIEF!!
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Post by ra on Nov 16, 2006 21:54:05 GMT
To my surprise and their credit I just received the following email!
We thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have removed 'Degu' from
our suggested use for instructions on our dried fruit treats.
Exotic Nutrition
-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Andrew [mailto:randrew@armstrongcement.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:49 PM
To: exoticdiet@verizon.net
Subject: Degu Diets
Dear ExoticDiet,
Please do not list dried fruits of any type as acceptable treats for
Degus. Dried fruits are very high in sugars, which of course the Degu is
unable to process resulting in possible development of diabetes, cataracts,
blindness and death.
As a responsible Degu owner I can not let this pass without comment. For
some reason many pet stores and supply companies continue to make this same
mistake. I know there is very little factual information available about
Degus. We Degu owners are trying to make everyone aware for the sake of
the health of our pets/ companions.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Andrew
Tarentum, PA
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Nov 16, 2006 22:44:29 GMT
Wow, I am truely amazed, it would seem that the common man (or woman) is able to make a difference! well done ra!!!
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Post by Aimeelou on Nov 19, 2006 18:22:57 GMT
3 cheers for Ra! One small step for degukind.....
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tigerlily
Burrowing Degu
Octodon degus
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Post by tigerlily on Dec 4, 2006 13:23:32 GMT
^ ;D *hurray, hurray, hyrray*
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