by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 1, 2022. In order to treat the dry skin, it is necessary to understand potential causes of the problem. Several factors may contribute to the dryness, but the problem will not be completely eliminated without treating the specific problem....
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 13, 2013 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 1, 2022. Treatment Overview The first step in treatment is to look at a clean, completely dry hedgehog. Our Bathing Articles describe an oatmeal bath, how to bathe your hedgehog, dead skin removal, and simple skin care tips. Various owners and...
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by Millermeade Farms | Nov 30, 2015 | Dry Skin, Health
Last Updated on November 1, 2022. Some hedgehog owners have found that food additives or supplements may also help improve skin quality. We suggest using food additives or supplements only under veterinary supervision. The following information is a summary of...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 8, 2022. Overview Small amounts of fungal spores can be found on the skin of healthy humans and animals. An overgrowth of fungus can cause infections and dry skin. Fungal infections and bacterial infections may be found at the same time....
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by Millermeade Farms | Nov 11, 2013 | Dry Skin, Health
Last Updated on November 8, 2022. The most common reason that hedgehogs see veterinarians is for skin conditions. Pruitis (Itchiness) Scratching can cause redness or damage to the skin, which could lead to secondary infection. Scratching frequently often causes self...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 6, 2022. General Information The information below is not meant to scare you but to make you aware of this common problem. With proper diagnosis and treatment mites can be eradicated with little more trouble than a minor inconvenience....
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by Millermeade Farms | May 31, 2020 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 6, 2022. If your hedgehog has dry skin an oatmeal bath might just be the soothing relief your hedgehog needs. The colloidal properties of oatmeal can be a great relief for dry, flaky, itchy skin (for you or your hedgehog!). What You Will Need...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Dry Skin
Last Updated on November 6, 2022. Healthy Skin The epidermis and dermis are the two primary mammalian skin layers. The epidermis is the topmost layer of the selectively permeable skin barrier. It is called the dead skin layer, which provides waterproofing and serves...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 5, 2013 | Bonding, Dry Skin, Handling
Last Updated on November 9, 2022. The Process of Quilling There are times when a hedgehog will shed large numbers of quills and replace shed ones with new ones. This process is called quilling. The quilling process is different from the replacement of spines that are...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Dry Skin
Last Updated on August 27, 2022. Bed Head Hedgehogs often scratch a bit when they first wake up or after they are handled. One might compare this scratching to fluffing out a “bed head” hairdo. Hedgehogs’ skin may also feel tight or need to be scratched when their...
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