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*Degu has a sore, painful mouth. Oozing from mouth. Loss of appetite/inability to eat, chew or groom properly. May have a smelly mouth.
Bruxism, Mouth ulcer, Mouth infection: Bruxism- see teeth section above.
Ulcers/infection- caused by poor oral hygiene. Degus are prone to mouth infections. May be a combination of this and molar laceration.
Check molar growth regularly. If the degu is prone to mouth infections, ask your vet about giving your degu hyper chlorinated water. Maintain good cage/feed hygiene. Ensure your degu is able to eat enough
* Bleeding gums, loose teeth, smelly mouth. May accompany other symptoms such as weight loss and hair loss.
Scurvy: Vitamin C deficiency
Check the diet contains a vitamin C supplement and change/supplement as necessary.
* Degu has blood around their gums. Painful mouth.
Mouth trauma: Trauma to degu's mouth. See tooth loss section above.
Remove all potential sources of trauma from environment. Bathe any fresh wound in saline solution daily until healed.
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