I just got a female degu and she is massively shedding. Is it some health condition or could it simply be the fact that she used to live in a tiny cage with probably little attention from the previous owners? Could it also be the fact that I live in Canada and it's getting really cold now?
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Just like domestic animals, degus shed twice a year, spring and fall. If you believe she's shedding an unusually high amount, you might want to check to see that you're feeding her the proper diet (guinea pig food, right?). Perhaps you are feeding her the right diet but the previous owners didn't and her that has affected things.
She's probably just getting ready for winter in Canada, though. :-)
If its getting cold she should be getting a THICKER coat, not a thinner one. Dogs can shed as a result of fear, paranoia, anxiety just like humans can lose their hair over the same issues. Its could be a result of a poor diet, what do you feed her? Nutro brand dog food is some of the best out there and I highly recommend it. .In any light you need to schedule an appointment with the vet so they can determine what the cause is. In the mean time invest is a good grooming brush, vacuum, and lint brush. Good luck.
Shedding is normal, unless she has bald spot, the you may have mites, please read this link and research your pet, (O:
http://www.btinternet.com/~p.long/deguto.
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