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• Deleted Member

  
   

  August 5, 2014 10:46:36 AM PDT

  Lately I've been noticing a sheen on one of my degu's eyes (Rosemary)

   

  He's very young and I think has develloped cataracts on both eyes. There's not a lot of good vets in town. I think it's genetics...However none of his brothers has developed cataracts. They eat the same diet, drink the same water and I'm really frustrated.

   

  How can I make this little one's life a comfortable one until I see a vet? He doesn't seem to have much problems but seems slightly leaner than his brothers (probably due to being bullied away from the food more than anything.)

   

  Please help. 

• catslave

  

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  August 5, 2014 5:31:19 PM PDT

  I'm not an expert on rodents Catherine knows more about them than anyone on here, keep an eye on the little thing and make sure it's comfortable.
• Deleted Member

  
   

  August 5, 2014 9:12:05 PM PDT

  I had to jump over to Firefox to answer this. I found a Degu Forum that is discussing this issue. They even hhave pictures. I am going to post the link so you can read their advice directly.

   

  http://www.degus-international.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=216

   

  The important thing is to know that your Degu can live a happy life even if it is mostly blind.

  If she is timid of eating with the others, you could separate her for feeding.

  
  This post was edited by Deleted Member at August 5, 2014 9:12:32 PM PDT
• AnimalFamily

  

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  August 6, 2014 4:46:10 AM PDT

  Unfortunately, I also am no expert on degus, but I have heard of people using honey to clear up cataracts on horses.
  You may want to 'google' it and see what you can find.
  
  http://www.caring.com/questions/how-does-honey-in-eyes-help-cataracts
  
  http://www.naturalnews.com/039859_cataracts_natural_remedies_vision.html
• Deleted Member

  
   

  August 6, 2014 4:56:21 PM PDT

  That is interesting. I wonder how it works.
  At least with a rodent like a Degu, the sense of sight is not as important. They rely heavily on scent and sound.
• Catherine

  

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  August 12, 2014 8:44:40 PM PDT

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  That is interesting. I wonder how it works.
  At least with a rodent like a Degu, the sense of sight is not as important. They rely heavily on scent and sound.