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Laurel SedgwickU.S.
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Can answer care, health, & behavioral questions, as well as basic breeding questions. Can help questioner figure out if a hedgehog is the right pet for them. |
Hi, John: I do not think the facial bump and walking difficulties of your hedgehog are related, but I am not a vet and would suggest you take your guy in for an examination. Hedgehogs do get pimples
Hi, Candace: You didn't say how old Peanut is. When you say that she "whistles", is it possible she could be what is variously called "hissing" or "foofing"? HHs naturally do this when frightened
Hi, Chazz: Depends on what you expect in a pet. This is a question that only you can answer, and one that deserves a good deal of internet research. If you want an animal companion that behaves like
Hi, Fiona: Sounds to me like your girlie might be missing her boyfriend! Or maybe just companionship, in general. Or is she housed with (an)other female(s)? Have you tried offering her baby food
Hi, Bryson: I couldn't quite tell from your post which part of your hedgehog's body seems to be enlarged. What makes you think it might be his prostate? Male hedgehogs, as you may already be aware

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