A stimulant laxative is a substance intended to stimulate a bowel movement and help relieve constipation. In some cases, however, these substances are also used to prepare a person for bowel surgery. Unlike some other types of laxatives, stimulant laxatives donât work by forming a bulkier stool or by softening them alone.
Description. Degus, Prairie Dogs & Chinchillas are herbivores (which means they eat plants). They live on large amounts of low quality vegetation such as grasses, flowers, seeds, bark and roots.Dried flowers are a favorite food.escription. Degus, Prairie Dogs & Chinchillas are herbivores (which means they eat plants). They live on large amounts of low quality vegetation such as grasses, flowers, seeds, bark and roots.
Degus are a type of rodent which are closely related to the chinchilla and Guinea pig, and although they do bear some resemblance to both gerbils and squirrels they are not closely related to these species.et Degus measure about 25-30 cm, about the size of an adult personÂ´s open palm. The tail is long and hairy and carried raised. It is used for balance. Eyes are dark brown. Teeth are an unexpected orange in color. Ears are large. Degus use their front legs to pick things up, similar to what a squirrel does.