Can degus eat zucchini?
Yes, but only a little: degus can eat zucchini. PDSA lists zucchini only once or twice a week in very small amounts. It says zucchini can cause bloating.
How to serve it: a very small piece (PDSA)
Good to know: PDSA suggests a small portion of leafy greens and vegetables only once or twice a week, and the Swiss animal welfare society (STS) 2 to 3 times a week in small pieces.
Sources
- PDSA – Safe veg for degus (infographic on “Degus as pets”)
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Heimtiere: Gewöhnlicher Degu (2019)
Last checked: November 2026