Can degus pass on any parasites or diseases to my dogs?

Question

Can degus pass on any parasites or diseases to my dogs?

Answer 1

I highly dout it ... I have two Great Danes that let my 3 Degus climb all over them and they have been checked every year for parasites and diseases and they didn't have any. If you want to make sure - take your Dogs and Degus to the vet and get them checked. If they are good - there is no risk of parasites or diseases.

Answer 2

Not unless they have ring worm, which can be contagious to most animals- INCLUDING humans- or fleas/mites. Most diseases don't pass from rodents to dogs, but some infestations like worms, fleas, mites etc. may pass.