by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Diet, Health, Insects, Treats
Symptom The loss, or lack of appetitive, is medically referred to as Anorexia. The first sign of illness is often loss of appetite. It is important to get your hedgehog checked out right away by a veterinarian, if you cannot easily determine the reason for the change...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Health, Physical Characteristics
Hedgehogs go through an aging process similar to humans and other animals. Activity and Movement As hedgehogs age they become less active and are generally slower in what they do. Their gait may appear to be stiffer and as they age it may be more difficult to get...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Physical Characteristics
The most unique and obvious physical characteristic of hedgehogs is their quills. The weight of the spines accounts for approximately 35% of the hedgehog’s weight. (Miller) Spines Versus Quills Most breeders and enthusiasts alternate between using “spines” and...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Care, Hedgehogs As Pets
Maintenance Requirements Most hedgehog owners agree that hedgehogs are relatively easy to care for and maintain. Fresh food, water, and regular cage cleaning are it’s basic requirements. One must be careful not to take the hedgehog’s easy care for granted. A...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Diet, Insects, Treats
Food Many hedgehogs have developed fatal liver problems due to diet of too much fat. For many years, cat food has been the default food for domestic hedgehogs but many cat foods are too high in fat and low in protein to be healthy food for hedgehogs. Over time,...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
They don’t need to be walked or require a large amount of space for them to exercise. Most hedgehogs clean themselves through a process of licking, scratching, and shaking and seldom need bathed. Hedgehogs are quiet by nature, and the most noise they make is...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Health, Monitoring Health
The following is a list of things to observe both in selecting a hedgehog as a pet and as a way to identify potential problems with your pet. Eyes Check it’s eyes to make sure they are bold, clear, round, and bright. The eyes should be wide open. The eyes should...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Health
Anesthesia is an induced state of unconsciousness in animals. Veterinarians may anesthetize your hedgehog to examine it thoroughly or during a procedure that requires the hedgehog to remain still. Anesthesia is also necessary for surgery. Three components are involved...
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by Millermeade Farms | Aug 30, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Noise Level Some hedgehog enthusiasts recommend keeping hedgehog cages in areas that are not high traffic areas, so as not to disturb the sleeping hedgehog. Others recommend that keeping the hedgehog in a busy area of the house allows the hedgehog to become accustomed...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jul 23, 2013 | Health, Hedgehogs As Pets
Introduction We are often asked about allergic reactions and hedgehogs. Many potential customers want to know whether or not hedgehogs are good pets for someone who is allergic to cats and dogs. A quick search on the internet will uncover a variety of answers to this...
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