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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. I have a wife and two children and love taking them to the zoo to see all the animals. I grew up with dogs and fish and now have two dogs and two cats. I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

Hedgehogs make different noises while carrying out different activities. For example, they make noises when they’re digging burrows. They also make noises to communicate. Hedgehog noises are quite unfamiliar and uncommon, so you might find yourself concerned or confused if you didn’t know these noises are coming from a hedgehog. Are hedgehogs noisy? They are! …

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In the US, hedgehogs became popular as pets during the 1980s, but the Romans domesticated hedgehogs and kept them as pets since the 4th century BC. Throughout these years, hedgehogs have proved to be excellent pets because they’re easy to care for and are suitable for first-time pet owners. But what about allergies? Many people …

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Hedgehogs are nocturnal mammals that belong to the family (Erinaceinae). These small size animals are known for having a coat of spines or quills on their backs and they exist in a variety of species across Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as Oceania. Although some people take hedgehogs as cute pets, others have concerns …

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Cute and fuzzy are two great ways to describe hedgehogs. Their mild temperament and low maintenance make them ideal pets. You may even train them a couple of basic tricks here and there at a basic, rudimentary level. Nonetheless, hedgehogs have no problem communicating their needs. They typically do this by grunting, squealing, or a …

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Hedgehogs are cute, cuddly, and generally low maintenance as a pet, but things can go terribly wrong if you don’t know what you’re doing. Educating yourself before taking the dive into hedgehog parenthood can save you a load of headaches and heartaches down the road. Hedgehogs are native to warmer climates found in Africa, the …

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As is true of most animals, hedgehogs do drink water. In fact, they need to have it available to them all the time so that they can stay hydrated and healthy. In general, hedgehogs aren’t usually particular about the type of water they drink, but you shouldn’t offer them flavored water or water with additives, …

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As a pet owner, the health and happiness of your pet are of the utmost importance to you. Hedgehog ownership is no different. You want to know that your pet hedgehog is content living in your home and that you are providing everything that your hedgie needs to live a happy, healthy life, including the …

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Hedgies have become popular pets in many households. If you’ve been thinking of adding a hedgehog to your family, you likely have a few questions about the peculiar little pets. Hedgies are one of the littlest pets, but they have significant needs in terms of happiness and care. Choosing to have a pet hedgehog is …

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