Hedgehogs are mammals but they are different from guinea pigs, hamsters or rabbits especially when it comes to their diet. Your hedgehog is an insectivore. His diet must include high-quality protein such as chicken and lamb. You can feed him cat or dog kibble but it needs to be broken up. Your hedgehog has a small mouth and can’t gnaw like rodents do. Your best choice is feeding him a high-quality hedgehog pellet. They are somewhat hard to keep his teeth clean like the hard exoskeleton of insects would. Consider feeding your hedgehog freeze-dried insects as a treat if you aren’t squeamish. Your hedgehog needs fresh food and access to fresh, clean water at all times. Monitor his daily food intake to ensure your hedgehog doesn’t get obese. Check for any abnormalities in his stools that could indicate a need to adjust your pet’s diet. For more information, contact your Saskatoon, Saskatchewan veterinarian.
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