Hedgehogs find their way into more and more homes every year. Still, these spiky creatures aren’t the most popular pets. Their numbers are far from guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. If you have ever wondered if hedgehogs make good pets, then you have come to the right place. Read on to find out what kind of pets hedgehogs really are. …
HOW LONG DO HEDGEHOGS LIVE?
Hedgehogs are omnivorous, generally small sized, insect-eating mammals acquired as pets. These short-tailed mammals have been around for quite a while. Studies have shown that hedgehogs have been around for as long as 15 million years. Hence, they are usually referred to as the oldest mammals on earth. Yet, hedgehogs still maintain a similar body size and shape. They feed …
Is my hedgehog sick: what are common hedgehog diseases?
Hedgehogs can get sick just like people. There are many diseases that could potentially be carried and experienced by hedgehogs. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the typical conditions that might make your pet hedgehog feel under the weather. External parasites Pet hedgehog’s enemies include quite a few external parasites. Particularly, the suspects are fleas, …
Do Hedgehogs Smell?
Recent statistics say that about 65% of American families own pets. While hedgehogs are not among the most popular pets, they’re not growing in popularity. One of the reasons that people opt for petting hedgehogs is because they don’t smell like other pets do. This is one of the best traits of a hedgehog. Their skin doesn’t stink. However, they …
Fun Hedgehog Facts You Just Need To Know About
Hedgehogs are simply one of the cutest animals out there. But there’s much more to hedgehogs than their prickly, yet adorable appearance. In this post, we’ll go through all the weird and wonderful facts you probably didn’t know about these creatures. Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant Many drawings, especially in older books, show hedgehogs sipping milk that has been brought to …
Hedgehog Diet
What Are The Nutritional Requirements Of Hedgehogs? Before you begin to think of the best food to give your Hedgehog, it is important to understand its digestive system and nutritional requirements. Such information will allow you to not only understand the needs of your pet but also enable you to know how best to meet those needs. This article will be …
Where Do Hedgehogs Live?
Hedgehogs are spiny rat-like mammals which are native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. No species of hedgehogs are native to Australia and the Americas. But they have been introduced into both continents and they thrive both in captivity and in the wild. The word “hedgehog” comes from a combination of two words “hog” and “hedge”. The former being …