How to Keep Your Hedgehog Healthy, Happy and Safe!

• Feed once a day in the late afternoon or early evening, preferably in heavy crocks.
  
• Fresh water must be available at all times, offered either from a sipper bottle or crock.
  
• Prevent obesity. Ad lib feeding may not be appropriate. Weigh hedgies at least monthly.
  
• Take your hedgehog to your exotic animal veterinarian for an annual physical examination.
  
• Routinely brush its teeth and provide veterinary scaling.
  
• Prevent chilling; provide heated environment with dry bedding.
  
• Clean toys frequently.
  
• Handle a tame hedgehog every day to keep it tame.