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I am getting a hedgehog and have been told to get a small enclosed space to put in the cage for sleeping. Recommendations???
Congrats on your new hedgehog, and thanks for using Boop by Petco! As hedgehogs love burrowing, if you aren't providing a deep layer of bedding for her to burrow in, a small enclosure would be the next most ideal. There are many commercially available huts, sleep shacks, and bags that ST.Hedgie would love, and it will really depend on your needs and her likes. Some hedgehogs prefer the plastic, dome-type huts, and some prefer soft sacks. Cleaning will be easiest with plastic, but she may prefer a fabric house, so be prepared to appropriately clean the house of her choosing on a regular basis. Here are some options: Soft, hanging hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/small-animal/small-animal-sleepers-hideaways/multipet-pineapple-house-small-animal-hideaway-in-yellow Plastic castle hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/small-animal/small-animal-sleepers-hideaways/you-and-me-small-animal-hideaway Grassy hut: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/prod
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I am going to get my hedgehog a heat light. What kind is best? I know that they don't need them but I am wanting to get her one. Also what do hedgehogs need in their cages? How big should the cages be? Are multi-level cages ok? Pixie is almost two. T
Minimum cage size is 4 square feet for one hedgehog. Multilevel cages are fine, however be sure ramps are enclosed to prevent falls. Hedgehogs have poor eyesight and can walk off the side of a ramp. A cage should have a sleep/nest area, play area, feed area, a hide and an exercise apparatus. As long as the room is at least 72 F, supplemental heat is not required. You can use a ceramic heat emitter (CHE) which will produce heat without light if temps drop below that. Use a thermometer to make sure temps do not rise above 80 F.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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[Baby Hedgehog] I bought a 32 days old hedgehog from a pet store. She seems weak and sometimes makes sounds. What kind of specific food and drink I should feed her? And how to make she become healthier? Thank you vet
Hello, I’m sorry to hear Hung May be having issues. I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian for a new pet exam just to be sure she is otherwise healthy and to establish a relationship with a local vet. In general, hedgehogs need a high protein diet since they are insectivores. Mazuri insectivore diet is a good option, but feeding insects like mealworms, roaches, etc is also enriching and a good food source for them. Some hedgehog owners feed high quality cat or kitten food, which is an acceptable alternative to an insectivore food. Avoid human table scraps as obesity is a common problem in hedgehogs. Also, make sure you keep the hedgehogs enclosure warm ~72-82F. Dental disease, mites, heart disease, and cancer are common diseases of hedgehogs you might want to be aware of.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
So before I got an exercise ball for my hedgie Noel, I asked a vet on here. I’ve had it for months but I’ve probably only put her in it like 5 times. Yesterday I posted a picture of her in it on a pet social media (zoopix) and someone told me that s
Thanks for reaching out. One, larger animals won't fit in the ball. 2. You do need to monitor so that toe nails are safe, but this rarely happens. 3. Ventilation is not good but they don't spend much time in it, so should be okay.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
What is the best way to heat hedgehog cage with lamp?
Thank you for your question! My preferred method for warming a hedgehog cage is to use a ceramic heat bulb. They are sold in the reptile section of most pet stores. The reason that I prefer this type of bulb is that they only emit heat, and no light, so Quilliam's day/night cycle will not be affected. Many of the brands will also have a chart on them to assist you in what wattage you need from the bulb, but you will need the distance from the bulb to Quilliam (aka the height of the cage) as well as your desired temperature in order to use the chart (temperature recommendations for hedgehogs are 70-80F depending on what care sheet you are using). I would also recommend monitoring the temperature in his cage once you have added your heat bulb to ensure that it is within the desired range. This can be performed with a digital thermometer - these are also often found in the reptile section of most pet stores. I hope that helps to answer your question, and good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
