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Specifications

Ash: 3.2%
Fat: 3.5%
Brand: Vitakraft
Fibre: 14%
Protein: 13.5%
Food type: Complete

Full description

A degu food is easier to judge when the daily amount, fibre figure and ingredient order are all in view.

Vitakraft MENU Vital is a complete food for degus in a 600g pack. It starts with cereals, including 19.5% oats and 13.6% wheat, then vegetable derivatives including 11.5% alfalfa and 6% dried grass. The recipe also lists vegetables, 0.8% dried peppermint leaves, minerals, 0.5% dried thyme, 0.27% dried chamomile flowers, 0.18% dried hibiscus flowers, oils and fats. Ingredients marked with an asterisk are natural ingredients. The only analysis figure given for this formula is 14% crude fibre.

600g pack
Complete food for degus
Crude fibre: 14%
Oats: 19.5%
Alfalfa: 11.5%

The analysis stops at crude fibre. Protein, fat and ash are not stated for this current formula, so don't assume them from an older recipe or another Vitakraft product. The feeding guide is approximately 10–15g (about one tablespoon) per animal per day, with fresh water and hay always available. Stick to the amount labelled for this food rather than carrying one over from another degu formula.

Who it's for: degu owners who want a complete food with a clear cereal, grass and herb composition, a 14% crude fibre figure and a quantified daily feeding guide.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind (the shorter window for food, treats and frozen), no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

Is this a complete food for degus?

Yes. The current Vitakraft formula is identified as complete food for degus.

What is the declared fibre level?

Crude fibre is declared at 14%. No current protein, fat or ash figures are stated here.

How much should I feed?

The label gives approximately 10–15g, about one tablespoon, per animal per day.

Does a degu still need hay and water?

Yes. The feeding instructions say fresh water and hay should always be available.

Which nutritional additives are declared?

Per kilogram, the label declares vitamin A 9467 IU, vitamin D3 744 IU, iodine 0.150mg and zinc 20.00mg.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind (food, treats and frozen items have a shorter window). Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Vitakraft Degus Food

Why we chose it

The current formula publishes meaningful ingredient percentages for oats, wheat, alfalfa, dried grass and several herbs. Its complete status, 14% crude-fibre declaration and approximate daily quantity give degu owners concrete details to compare.

— Matt, founder

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.