If you're new to degus, you may be wondering what the big deal is. Of course all of us who have degus don't need to ask! Degus make the best pets simply because they fulfill all the 'ideal pet' criteria, and more... 

Degus are small and easy to keep
Degus are diurnal (awake when you are)
Degus are very intelligent and have huge personalities
Degus love to be stroked and will groom you back if you give their
Degus don't need 'special' diets (other than restricting sugary foods)
Degus love human company and can learn to see their owner as another degu
Degus will keep you entertained for hours with their antics; they're cute, funny, clever, naughty and playful!
Degus are loyal and brave little creatures
Degus are amazing at adapting to new environments and are not easily stressed
Degus don't produce strong-smelling urine unlike some other small animals
Degus are fascinating creatures and have contributed to great discoveries in the scientific community
Degus can give you the inspiration to write a whole website dedicated to them and helping other people get inspired!

Convinced? At Degutopia we believe every animal lover wants a degu, they just don't know it yet!

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