We always have the sliding window to our garden open for our cats, and recently discovered that a hedgehog is coming in our house at night to eat from my cat’s food. He/she also leaves poop and urine, always around the same area though. We don’t mind him as long as it’s safe for our cats (diseases, pests?) and ofc we would prefer if he’d poop outside instead 😅 Is it possible to train him to use like a litter box or something?

Hello everyone,

I was out in the garden area at work today when a coworker found a hedgehog! The hog has shade and I've given it a small bowl of water nearby. I'm sure it's absolutely fine but could someone please reassure me this hog is ok? I'm fairly sure it is a European hedgehog but it looks quite small. I appreciate the photos aren't great and I will try to update with more if it moves but I don't want to disturb it. South east UK

Ive got a hedgehog of my own

My sweet girl had a hair tourniquet around her foot leading to some tissue damage. I am a full-time student and part time server, so I could use a little help from my community to cover any medical expenses, including exams, x-rays, medications, and surgery. I have talked to some hedgehog sanctuary specialists who believe that reese’s puff might be able to save her leg. I am taking her to an exotic pet hospital tomorrow for updates on x-rays and further information about next steps. any and all donations are so very appreciated and support or advice would be great!
Thanks in advance!

I got him earlier today and he has been sitting there since we got home. Do i let him get acclimated? Do i hold him for a bit?

Hello,
this is not the usual cute pictures of hedgehogs but I am looking for advice.
My sweet girl had a hair tourniquet around her leg, causing tissue damage. She likely will need an amputation (as advised by ER vet) and I have an appointment set up for an exam early morning. I do not have any insurance for her, and I am wondering what I could do to help offset the costs? I have called around and asked for estimates, applied to RedRover and will apply to Frankie’s Friends. I also reached out to sanctuaries to see what they can do.
TIA
edit: i set up a gofundme https://gofund.me/7bc8c13ea

Just thought that I would post some pics of my little fella if anyone needs cheering up.

The che on the right barley seems to heat up the area beyond a few inchez, and most of the enclosure seems to be in the high sixties. Do i need heat mats or something?

Edit: we got another lamp and increased the wattage

Obligatory Fritter picture

But anyways. When Fritter went to the vet, she said breeder mixes (food) aren’t reliable and we should switch him onto Mazuri.

I know she’s the vet, but I’ve looked at the ingredients in his food, I highly doubt it’s causing him harm, and there’s nothing to prove otherwise. I however do trust her word, especially since we saw her for other animals too, so I’m trying to go 50/50 with the food. He won’t eat the Mazuri food 🫩

I’ve been putting in half of his normal amount of food and the rest is Mazuri, he sits there sifting through the food to find his other food 😭

At the moment I don’t intend to fully switch over, but clearly he isn’t interested in any change to his diet 😓 how else should I go about this?

She is so silly 🥹

I can put the CHE directly above the enclosure, but they like a warm and cool side right?

Piper just got her first bath and nail trim. She was not impressed. After she pooped about 3 times, I took her out (making sure she didn’t step in the poop) and while I did her nails, she decided she was done with the pampering and peed all over me. I guess Piper told me she was not happy and to leave her feet alone. You gotta love their spunk.

Not sure exactly what flair to use, but let's see everyone's photos of their tiny weirdos 😁

Poppy decided that the bottle is an obstacle that must be conquered. 🧗🏻‍♀️

I am new to the group and a new hedgehog owner(love it so far). Just looking for other local owner to swap advice and extra toys beds etc. my question is are there local groups?

i just can’t bring myself to delete any of them, she’s too cute 🥺

I need to be more sneaky apparently.

Note - the wheel will be wiped down, he literally did that in one night 😭

This sweet one has been visiting my garden every night for the past week and this was the first time i got a view of his/her under carriage! What do y’all think?

Hi all, I asked for help on this subreddit a few weeks ago which proved useful. As repayment, please see this video which proved to me that hayfever is still rife in July.