What does it mean when your hedgehog is breathing heavy?
Hedgehogs easily develop respiratory infections, especially when they are young. For example, bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, are common. If the infection spreads to the hedgehog’s lungs (pneumonia), it can cause “increased respiratory rate and effort, labored breathing, lethargy, anorexia and weakness,” Dr.
Why does my Hedgehog want to go to hibernation?
This odd behavior is a hedgehog’s way of demanding attention. There are times when hedgehogs will attempt their form of hibernation. Their body will feel cool and the animal will be lethargic. The optimal temperature range is 75 ° F and above. Make sure your hedgehog is warm and comfortable.
Why is my new Hedgehog not eating anything?
It is important to get your hedgehog checked out right away by a veterinarian, if you cannot easily determine the reason for the change in eating pattern. It is not uncommon for hedgies to skip their first meal or two, in their new home. Sometimes hedgehogs are just too busy sleeping, exploring, or running on the wheel, to take the time to eat.
What should I do if my Hedgehog is sick?
Make sure your hedgehog is warm and comfortable. It is a good idea to put the hedgehog on a heating pad, next to your body, or on warm towels. Avoid heat rocks or other high temperature warming objects. If your hedgie is very sick it will not leave the heating pad and may get burned. (See heating pad guidelines)
What should the temperature be for a hedgehog?
The optimal temperature range is 75 ° F and above. Make sure your hedgehog is warm and comfortable. It is a good idea to put the hedgehog on a heating pad, next to your body, or on warm towels. Avoid heat rocks or other high temperature warming objects.
How old do hedgehogs have to be to get wobbly hedgehog syndrome?
Although wobbly hedgehog syndrome can occur at any age, it is commonly seen before two years of age. This disease does not discriminate between males or females, and the age of onset does not effect the rate of disease progression.
How old is Elsie the great great Hedgehog?
Old-timer Elsie is a great great great grandmother hedgehog – possibly even greater! She has likely survived at least four winters. In a hedgehog, ginger can be a sign of longevity. Their spines turn ginger and Elsie almost glows orange!
What does it mean when a hedgehog’s spines turn orange?
In a hedgehog, ginger can be a sign of longevity. Their spines turn ginger and Elsie almost glows orange! (Be careful though because ginger spines can also be a sign of illness, so you need to see this in combination with other signs of age outlined below).
How old is my Little Silver Hedgehog Ginger?
Ginger doesn’t automatically mean a hedgehog is old. This hedgehog is only a year old (I know because he was hand reared and marked by me and then returned a year later).
