Integument (Skin) Issues

Integument (Skin) Issues

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 trauma Other Causes for Scratching... Read More
Zoonosis vs. Anthroponosis

Zoonosis vs. Anthroponosis

Zoonosis is the ability for an animal to pass a disease to a human. Anthroponosis is the ability for a human to pass a disease to an animal. At this time, this is the list of reported diseases that have been passed to humans from a hedgehog; however, some of these... Read More
Digging

Digging

Instinctual Habit In the wild, hedgehogs dig dens in the ground, both for protection from predators and as shelter from the elements. Hedgehogs have powerful forefeet and claws designed specifically for digging. While digging habits vary between species, the... Read More
General Requirements

General Requirements

Maintenance Requirements Most hedgehog owners agree that hedgehogs are relatively easy to care for and maintain. Fresh food, water, and regular cage cleaning are their basic requirements. One must be careful not to take the hedgehog’s easy care for granted. A hedgehog... Read More
Ideal Diet

Ideal Diet

Food Many hedgehogs have developed fatal liver problems due to a 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,... Read More
Off To A Great Start

Off To A Great Start

Our Best Effort to Produce Quality Pets We do everything possible to produce quality animals that are destined to become wonderful pets. We use quality food, caging, and bedding as well as use our human resources to provide quality care. Our diverse bloodlines come... Read More
Dry Skin Treatments

Dry Skin Treatments

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 breeders treat simple dry skin... Read More