Breeds/Diet
What is the most common breed?
African Pygmy also knows as 4-toed hedgehog
Name at least two parasites they can get.
Mange Mites, Fleas, and Ticks
Hepatic LIpidosis
True or false: Hedgehogs are great climbers
True, that's why they should have solid floor and sides
How old should a lady hedgehog (sow) be to be breed?
6 months old
What are signs/symptoms of Dermatophytosis?
Crusting around the face and the base of spines, sometimes no symptoms
How is Dilated Cardiomyopathy developed?
They aren't quite sure, possibly through genetics or nutrition.
What type of litter should you avoid?
Clay litter, clumping litter, or sand
True or false: Offspring are born with a membrane and dissolves within 6 hours
True
what is the largest part of their diet?
Low activity cat food
Antibiotics, supportive care, and sanitary conditions
True or false: Hepatic Lipidosis is usually deadly
True
How should you restrain a hedgehog?
Grab skin between ears and lift up then lift rear legs
What is the range of how many hoglets a sow normally has?
3-7 hoglets
True or false: they are primarily herbivores
False, they are insectivores in the wild they also eat small organisms.
What infectious disease can be transmitted to humans?
Name at least 2 of the diseases that are hard to treat?
Neoplasia, Ocular Disease, Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome, and Hepatic Lipidosis (only if caught late)
What will happen if the habitat is to small?
The hedgehog will start pacin or weaving
True or false: All breeders must obtain a permit to do anything with them
False, only some need it usually only ones that are breeding more than 3 hedgehogs
What are the Algerian hedgehogs characteristics?
Large body, long nose, large ears
How is salmonella diagnosed?
From a fecal smear by the vet
How long does it take for Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome from start to end (death)?
2 years
What kind of bedding should you use for the hedgehog? What bedding is the best?
Dust free, shredded newspaper, recycled paper pellets, or dust free shavings
Fine aspen shavings are the best
When are spines visible on the hoglets?