If you are like me, you can usually tell if your hedgehog behaves differently. I have noticed fewer poops to clean up the last few days, which concerned me, so I tried to keep a close eye on my hedgehog but couldn’t see anything that would be worrying. A few weeks ago, I noticed something…
Guinea pigs are just the cutest fur babies! People love them for their soft velvety fur and quirky personalities. They’re definitely a fun pet to keep at home. This is why they’re one of the most common domestic pets all over the world. Guinea pigs are very entertaining creatures, and they tend to live for…
So, you have decided you want to buy a hedgehog, so you rush to the pet store and buy everything your new ouch mouse is going to need. After getting your hedgehog, you realize you never really thought about how your dogs will get along with their new family member. So you wonder, do hedgehogs…
Guinea pigs are lovely pets. They’re cuddly, cute, and surprisingly friendly! The main downside to raising a guinea pig is the sheer amount of poop they produce. Often, new guinea pig parents wonder, “Why does my guinea pig poop so much? Is there something wrong with it?” Apparently, no one is expecting to see that…
If you have a hedgehog and want to get a second pet, what type of pet would you get? I needed to ask myself this question not too long ago when I wanted to get a new pet but still had to keep my spiked companion in mind. A friend suggested I get a pet…
What could possibly be better than a pet hedgehog? The answer is simple: TWO pet hedgehogs (or three, or more, we don’t judge!). But, if you have been enjoying the company of a hedgehog for a while, you may want to consider whether getting another is what your spiky baby would prefer. Issues around breeding,…
Hedgehogs are quirky and adorable-looking creatures that remain cute their entire lives! These little guys are low-maintenance and can be a joy to have around if you know what you’re getting into. Hedgehogs are not dirty animals. Hedgehogs do regularly clean themselves making them quite hygienic. However, hedgehogs can make their enclosures dirty with feces…
Determining an animal’s age can be tricky, and hedgehogs are prime examples of this problem. It is helpful to know your pet hedgehog’s age or the age of a rescued wild hedgehog so that you know the appropriate way to treat it and what to expect. Hedgehogs do not give many clues to their age,…
YouTube is full of videos showing adorable hedgies on walks. They wear these cute harnesses in various colors sold on popular internet sites. The harnesses are not expensive, and it looks like an excellent way to keep birds of prey from swooping down on them. But are hedgehog harnesses safe? Hedgehogs can be harmed if…
When animals jump, they use an explosive burst of power to cover a larger vertical and horizontal distance than they can cover in a single walking or running stride. A hedgehog’s roly-poly appearance does not give credence to their ability to jump, but can they jump if forced to do so? Hedgehogs can jump. They…