A Guide to Common Skin Issues in Small Pets
A comprehensive guide to identifying, preventing, and treating common skin problems in small exotic pets, including urine scald, mites, ringworm, and bacterial infections, with species-specific advice.
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Acariasis (Mite Infestation) in Hedgehogs
An in-depth guide to acariasis (mite infestation) in hedgehogs, the most common skin disease in the species, covering signs like quill loss, diagnosis, and effective treatment.
Basic Care
Hedgehogs are unique and charming pets, but they have very specific care needs that are critical to their survival and well-being. Unlike more common small pets, they are not low-maintenance and require a dedicated owner to thrive. This guide covers the essential aspects of hedgehog care.
Common Health Issues in Hedgehogs
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet hedgehogs, including the devastating Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS), their high incidence of cancer, and common problems like obesity and parasites.
Dental Health in Hedgehogs
A guide to dental health in hedgehogs, covering common problems like gingivitis, tartar, fractured teeth, and the high risk of oral cancers like squamous cell carcinoma.
Diabetes in Hedgehogs
A comprehensive guide to diabetes in hedgehogs — causes, signs, diagnosis, and management strategies for this common metabolic condition.
Essential Supplies for Pet Hedgehogs
A complete checklist of the essential supplies needed to set up a safe, warm, and stimulating environment for a pet hedgehog.
Eye & Vision Issues in Hedgehogs
A guide to common eye and vision issues in hedgehogs, including infections, injuries, and the risk of eye proptosis (prolapse).
Gastrointestinal (GI) Health in Hedgehogs
A guide to gastrointestinal (GI) health in hedgehogs, covering their unique dietary needs as insectivores and the common causes of digestive upset.
Grooming Your Pet Hedgehog
A guide to the essential grooming needs of a pet hedgehog, including how to give them a bath and trim their nails safely.
Habitat
Creating a safe, warm, and stimulating habitat is the most important part of hedgehog ownership. Their enclosure is their entire world, and it must be set up to meet their unique needs, especially...
Heart Disease in Hedgehogs
A guide to heart disease in hedgehogs, particularly Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), a common condition in the species, covering its signs, diagnosis, and management.
Home Health Care for Pet Hedgehogs
A guide to performing regular at-home health checks for your pet hedgehog to monitor their well-being and catch early signs of illness.
Is a Hedgehog Right for Me and My Family?
Hedgehogs are unique, fascinating animals with big personalities packed into a small, spiny package. They are not cuddly in the traditional sense — most hedgehogs take time to warm up to handling,...
Nutrition
Hedgehogs are insectivores, meaning their natural diet consists primarily of insects. In captivity, their diet is based on a high-quality, low-fat cat food, supplemented with insects and other...
Parasites in Hedgehogs
A guide to parasites affecting hedgehogs, with a focus on the common and serious problem of mite infestations, as well as the fungal infection ringworm.
Proper Handling of Pet Hedgehogs
A guide to safely and confidently handling a pet hedgehog, with tips for building trust and getting past their spiky defenses.
Respiratory Issues in Hedgehogs
A guide to respiratory infections in hedgehogs, covering the common causes, signs of illness, and the importance of prompt veterinary care.
Sexing Your Pet Hedgehog
A simple guide to determining the sex of a pet hedgehog by identifying the key anatomical differences between males and females.
Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS)
An in-depth guide to Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS), a progressive, degenerative neurological disease in hedgehogs, covering its signs, progression, and the current understanding of the condition.