Health
Nail Clippers
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Nail clippers for human babies work well for hedgehogs, cat nail clippers may also work. They need to have their nails trimmed every 2-4 weeks depending on the hedgehog. Overgrown nails cause the toes to twist and if neglect long enough the nails can curve and grow until they pierce the foot pad.
It can be difficult to clip their nails, so scruffing or even a vet visit may be necessary. The discomfort of scruffing or the momentary pain of clipping a nail too short is much less painful than the foot deformities and wounds from overgrown nails. 
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This hedgehog was returned to us with overgrown nails. You can see how the nails are already curving back towards the foot.
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Baths
Hedgehogs need a small bath to wash their feet almost daily because they run through their waste as they run on their wheel. Giving your hedgehog a bath when you first take them out will clean their feet also encourage them to use the restroom so that less mess ends up on you!
Plain water works just fine. You can add a bit of coconut oil to a bath to help moisturize dry skin. Some people like to use baby wash and other products on their hedgehog, I do not recommend using them daily if you go this route.
Plain water works just fine. You can add a bit of coconut oil to a bath to help moisturize dry skin. Some people like to use baby wash and other products on their hedgehog, I do not recommend using them daily if you go this route.
Vet Fund
Accidents can happen. It's important to have a vet fund set aside so that you are able to seek treatment and prevent suffering if your pet becomes sick or injured.
Our Vet
All of our animals see Dr. Summar at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
