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Wobbly hedgehog syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease which affects the brain and spinal cord of African pygmy and European hedgehogs.It has been reported that the ... More

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with pet hedgehogs. But a friend of mine asked me to put this on my site and ... More

Hedgehog quills - Phot by Kitsu

Handling Your Pet Hedgehog

September 16th, 2009 · 14 Comments

One of the distinguishing characteristics of a hedgehog is his quills. It is actually interesting to watch a hedgehog roll into a tight ball, and ... More

The Ringworm Saga Continues

August 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The photograph above is Leo, Ian and Julie’s African Pygmy Hedgehog, from the time he was undergoing treatment for his ringworm infection. This blog has ... More