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Your Hedgehog’s Diet

· pet care
vet Michigan City, IN

Your hedgehog is a small mammal but his diet varies drastically from guinea pigs, hamsters or rabbits. Your hedgehog is an insectivore. Thus, his diet must include high-quality protein. Your hedgehog may enjoy eating cat or dog kibble but you will need to break it into pieces. Your hedgehog has a small mouth and he won’t nibble like a rodent. A better choice is a high-quality hedgehog pellet that provides the amount of protein he needs. These pellets are hard enough to keep your pet’s teeth clean like the hard exoskeleton of insects would in the wild. You can give your hedgehog freeze-dried insects as a treat if you aren’t squeamish. He needs fresh food and fresh, clean water. Keep track of your hedgehog’s daily food intake to avoid obesity. You may need to adjust your pet’s diet if you see abnormal droppings. Contact your vet Michigan City, IN for more information click here. https://maplecityanimalhospital.net/