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[1] Degu appears grossly overweight/fat, weighs a lot more than is normal, difficulty moving, lack of activity. [2] Obesity Hepatitis Diabetes [3] Obesity- overfeeding/unrestricted food supply. Feeding wrong diet. Also caused by other conditions such as hepatitis and diabetes24b . Hepatitis- decreased liver function, diet too high in protein and/or fat. Diabetes- mostly congenital and often triggered by regular feeding of sugar-containing foods. [4] Moderate the amount of food your degus are given to the recommended 10 g per degu per day, do not supply hard feed ad lib. Do not feed diets high in protein/fat (avoid diets containing nuts and seeds). Do not feed fatty or protein rich foods on a regular basis/in large amounts. Do not feed sugar containing foods on a regular basis. Do not breed from degus with a history of diabetes. Remember that if your degu is female and has gained weight quickly, she could be pregnant. Maintain good activity/exercise levels by providing a solid running wheel and daily free time out of the cage. [5] POOR to FATAL [0] 
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