Imagine you’re cuddling your hedgehog. You’re sharing some quality bonding time – so you thought. Then wham! Outta no-where your hedgehog bites you for no apparent reason. OUCH! What’s worse is you don’t know what to do and they’ve latched on with jaws of steel. Unfortunately that can happen with any animal that has teeth…even …
Who could blame anyone that wants a hedgehog? I mean, c’mon! Who wouldn’t want to own a hedgie? However, it’s important to know which states allow hedgehogs as pets. You certainly don’t want legal issues by having them in a state that bans them. Sadly, in states where they’re considered illegal, hedgehogs can be confiscated. …
It may sound kind of corny, but us hedgie parents often look for great ways to throw a hedgehog happy birthday party for our quill babies. If you’re looking for ideas for your ouch mouse’s birthday celebration, look no further. And if your hedgie’s birth date is unknown, then many hedgehog owners will celebrate their …
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It’s not unusual for people who are considering getting a pet hedgehog to ask, “Why do hedgehogs poop so much?” Hmmmm. The goofball in me wants to say, “Because they can!” But seriously, we understand your concern. Most of that fear is due to slightly over-exaggerated comments and pictures on the Internet. We’re here to …
Hedgehog hives happen, but why? Are you allergic to your hedgehog, or was there something on your hedgehog’s quills? Could it be those same quills that are like cute little acupuncture needles poking into your skin causing the not-so-fun reaction? We’re going to scratch the surface on hedgie hives and discuss why your little friend …
Not that we’re biased or anything (wink wink), but out of all the pets we’ve had, hedgehogs are darn cool pets to own! It’s not like we’ve had experience with only a limited number of pets either. Here’s the list of pets we’ve had for comparison: dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, …
Since people love to travel, our hedgehog travel guide is helpful to those who want to include their hedgie. Recently we took Quilly on a trip to the mountains. It literally took three times longer to pack for him! We managed to pack our own clothes and essentials in 30 minutes. Quilly’s gear took 90 …
Hedgehog grooming is important to keep up with your hedgehog’s lifestyle. Because your hedgehog is constantly creating a mess, they can become unsanitary very quickly. Keeping your hog clean lets you see anything that isn’t supposed to be there. Encouraging your hedgehog to be self-grooming is also something that can help your house stay clean …
Learning how to litter train a hedgehog can help avoid many of the common illnesses associated with hygiene. As you know, parasites and bacteria live inside their digestive systems and come out in their poop. So with the recent salmonella news reports, we want to help you promote a happy healthy hedgie with good hygiene! …
A hedgehog emotional support animal is a real thing that is certified by doctors. Because they aren’t a traditional service animal, there may be conflict that arises when trying to travel or live with your supportive hedgehog. But, the necessity for emotional support animals is protected by rules and regulations. Also, hedgies (and other animals) …
