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[1] Lack of coordination, degu frequently bumps into objects, falls over, is unable to right itself, doesn't walk in a straight line. [2] Stroke Inner ear infection [3] Cataracts- brought on by diabetes24b , is also congenital or a combination of both. Caused by sorbitol build up and/or structural deformity. Stroke- caused by cerebral haematoma (vessel rupture) or embolisation (particles blocking cerebral blood supply). Usually factor of old age or obesity, occasionally neurological trauma at any age or congenital defect in young degus. Infection- poor cage hygiene, foreign body inside ear, laceration in ear. [4] Do not allow degus to develop diabetes. Do not breed from degus with a history of cataracts or stroke at a young age. Avoid feeding foods containing sugar, fat or protein in large amounts or on a regular basis. Do not prolong unnecessary suffering of a degu that has suffered a severe stroke. Maintain good cage hygiene. [5] (Cataracts) REASONABLE (Stroke) FATAL (Infection) GOOD to REASONABLE [0] 
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