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What Veterinarian Looks For in a Healthy Hedgehog

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- Body free of lumps and bumps
- Clear, bright eyes (no discharge)
- Firm, lean body
- Mouth free of discharge
- Nails of appropriate length
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How to Keep Your Hedgehog Healthy, Happy and Safe

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# Feed once a day in the late afternoon or early evening, preferably in heavy crocks.
# Fresh water must be available at all times, offered either from a sipper bottle or crock.
# Prevent obesity. Ad lib feeding may not be appropriate. Weigh hedgies at least monthly.
# Take your hedgehog to your exotic animal veterinarian [...]