How To Bathe Your Hedgehog!
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2014
- Hey! Today I am going to show you how to bathe your hedgehog!
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Another good substitute for baby shampoo is the Aveeno baby shampoo with Oatmeal. It has moisturizing ingredients in it that are good for hedgies!
Make sure your shampoo's are unscented! Scented poo's can cause respiratory and skin irritation problems!
Make sure your shampoo doesn't have TEA TREE OIL in it. It is TOXIC to hedgies and they can die from even the smallest traces. This goes for everything, even your hand moisturizer and lip balm. Better safe than sorry!
I forgot to say in the video, but NEVER LEAVE YOUR HEDGEHOG ALONE IN THE BATH... NEVER. I have heard stories of people who left their hedgehog for LESS THAN A MINUTE to go grab a towel and their hedgie drowned, in water less than 2 inches deep. It has happened! So please never leave your hedgie alone!!
Also, don't bathe your hedgehog too often, it can cause dry skin and skin irritation. It is only really necessary to bathe them when they are dirty or smelly. :)
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The hedgehog was like," ME WANT TO BE DIRTY, LET ME OUT!
stupid hedgehog
Truffles: gets bath
Also truffles: proceeds to run on poopy wheel
Thanks this was really HelpFul..
Reminder for hedgehog owners:
They do not spike you when
Their wet
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I don't even have a hedgehog
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Bubble Trumps same
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He just went right back on his poop wheel
Who wants to see how I bathe my Hedgie!
+Quills & Tails Meee!!
I just suggest that you use cotten shavings in his cage and not a blanket so they can stay warm an fun fact the hedgehog is not a part of the porcupine family they actually come from the shrew family and shrews are diggers and hedgehogs are to so please make that change thanks great video btw 😄 keep up the good work
You can use either. Cotten shavings have problems too
Quills & Tails
Hi, I know that I'm a little late but... how often should you bathe them? great video
lol hedgehogs are so cute
I'm thinking about getting a hedgehog and i am learning about what i need for it
thank you for showing me how to bathe a hedgehog! It will be really helpful! :3
Me too
Me to!
Me too.
Teto Lily I’m suggesting for you to not get one
Me too.
"I don't wants brushies! I wants to go for walkies!"
Getting a hedgie soon, this was very helpful!!
Hi!! I loved your video and I’m considering getting a hedgehog and I’ve done a lot of research on what they eat and there behavior and what to buy but I don’t really know how to take care of it and your vids help a lot so thanks for posting
Ooooh...Its beautiful
Do you take requests? Because I was thinking about getting a hedgehog. Can you do a video about your hedgehog supplies? Thx!
Did you get the Hedgehog?
Great video! Your hedgehog is so cute :3
thanks!!
Thank you💕 My little girl Alyona isn't fond of baths yet but. we're slowly getting there
your videos are very helpful thank you!!!
I'm just going to go ahead and say this is a cute video. I am going to go ahead and say it is a cute hedgehog, I will go ahead and watch some more videos, and I will go ahead and subscribe too and go ahead and keep going ahead :p
Rory Leahy 😂😂😂
I love watching your videos, it makes me feel like I actually have a hedgehog 😂😪
I loved this video, just found your account and think it is great! Your hog looks just like mine!
i really love your channel ❤❤
Very informative - I'm a Newbie and needed this, thanks!
Hi! If you have one don’t use a tub! If they drink their poop water they can get sick!!
I'm sorry I'm commenting on everything, it's just that this channel is adorable
hehe that's alright! I love commments! Thanks!
aww he is just so cute
He's so well behaved LUCKY!!!!!
Thx. Very helpful!
thanks! that really helped!
I have had my hedgehog for nearly a month, he's still "hissy" with me and still not as friendly as yours seems to be. He has a strong odor, can he still be bathed properly? can I use the toothbrush if he's all prickly?
Proceeds to dunk hedgehog in water and begin scrubbing.
Hedgehog: What do you think you doing!? Unhand me lowly human!! Release me from this aquatic torment! What the devil is this flood coming from the heavens!? I do not consent!!
I just got a hedgehog test so this is very helpful.. does it hurt when they poke yoy
cuuuuteee
thanks for the tip
I'm getting a hedgehog march 16th 2017 and this video helps alot
its july, did you get it? i hope you did pal
Clash royale Gamer did you get him or her? I'm getting one the second week of October!
How often do you give them a bath or give foot baths?
Thank you this helped alot
Hi! If you have one don’t use a tub! If they drink their poop water they can get sick!!
Where did you get your hedgehog
what if i dont have a hedgehog, can i still do it?
how old should they be before you bathe them?
Cool
Can someone tell me where to buy a hedgehog? I’ve been looking for a hedgehog and have been very wary of their age or possible diseases. Can someone please tell me a reliable place to buy one?
Thanks for the tips,i just got a hedgehog
May I ask where you got your hedgehog?
How many months before your hedgie can take a bath?
I know this has nothing to do with this video but for the hedgehog cages do u need corplas because I am getting a hedgehog on a week so please reply asap Jessica I love you and your videos and I subscribe to you
Where did you get your hedgehog from?
Hi I was wondering about getting a hedgehog and wanted to ask if you could do a video on how to take good care of a hedgehog and like what they need. I do know about hedgehogs but not a lot. I love hedgehogs ❤🙂
I might get a hedgehog his name is squeakums and I don't know much about hedgies and your channel is helping a lot thank you so much
thanks! :) i'm getting mine for my 10th birthday so i needed to know!
Gillian ur 13 now probably haha
Hes 14 nowww probably
YAYYYY!!!
hehe.. just for you!!
:)
That is basically my hedgehog trying to escape a bath.
It’s 2020 and I’m still wanting a hedgehog
How to differentiate female and male porcupine?
THANK YOU FOR THIS IM A NEW HEDGIE OWNER AND I NEEDED DIS
+Peep_Tastic aww yay I’m so glad! Good luck with your new hedgie!! 💕
Jessica Trevarthen thx!
i bought a whole new toothbrush for my male hedgehog, also thanks now i know how to bath him
befor i put my hedgie back in its cage i would dry him or her put him or her in something to play in that him or her cannot get out of and clean the cage then put your hedgie back in its cage
you should refill the bucket with clean water to make sure that you got all of the soap off of him
usefuel, thanks
At least u didn't put him on his back and make him float 😞 I've seen so many videos on that and it's just brutal... you can't tell they're freaking out cuz if they do, they'll drown, they have to stay in that one ball position to float... and good job for including the wet thing :) but u did good :) that's pretty much how I clean my hog. However, I usually put a cloth in the bath so that he gets some of the poop on his feet off himself when he walks or so that I can brush his feet on the cloth instead of with a toothbrush. I do this cuz I wash him every day, so if I brushed his feet with a tooth brush every day he'd get a rash. However if I use a soft washcloth, he doesn't. I'd recommend simply using a light stream from a sink to wash off the soap... same affect. Just make sure it's light and that ur hedgie is comfortable with the temperature.
how often should you bathe your hedehog?
Just a tip I saw from someone who has had many many hedgehogs to use natural soaps like oatmeal soap or something like that not real soap(:
Hey Jessica, What is the right water temperature? Because I live in a tropical country, the weather is always around 28 - 33 Deg.C. So I'm not sure about temperature of the water.
23° Celcius to 30° Celcius should be fine. You could also just put your hand under the running water until you get a temperature that is not uncomfortable.
When are you going to post the next vid?
I have a 5 month old african pygmy hedgehog she is so cute🙈
Nice hair XD
How Often should you wash your hedgehog?
Can you do a tutorial on how to bath a hedgehog fur
How often should you give your hedgehog a bath?
Hey, thinking of buying one of these cute little critters! Of course, I have some questions!
1. How much do they cost?
2. Would a glass tank be suitable for a hedgehog?
3. Are these an ok pet to leave at home for a while until I get back from school? I would give them LOTS OF ATTENSION before I leave and when I get back from school!
4. Would bedding for a gerbil/hamster/guinea pig/rabbit be ok, or would it be better if I used baby blankets? Or something else?
5. How often do u clean/change the bedding?
6. Are these suitable animals for a teen?
7. Are these ok to have around friendly dogs? ( I have two Chihuahuas )
8. How many meal worms should I give them?
9. Basic food suggestion, like the brand?
10. Are they hard to take care of? Your opinion!
These are just a few, off the top of my head! If you know any answers, please leave a comment!!
Thank you,
~Coco
Chloe Dunham 1.) They range from about $125 to $300
2.) A glass tank is not recommend because of poor ventilation, your best bet is a large Guinea pig cage
3.) They are perfectly fine to leave at home alone in their cage while you are school. during that time they can rest because they are nocturnal
4.) Yes they are perfect for a hedgehog, they can burrow in them and hide away. I would not use baby blankets (personal preference) because they cannot bury under something.
5.) If you choose bedding it won't have to be changed as much as blankets if you litter train your hedgehog or you section off the bedding where your wheel is (hedgehogs use the bathrooms when they exercise) you can just change that section, but if you don't you have to change it when there is poop everywhere or your bedding is sticking to the bottom of the cage. Blankets is more work, when i had guinea pigs their blankets were constantly changed washed and their cage reeked. Bedding is the way to go!
6.) Yes they are most definitely, they may seem scary to pick up because of their quills but they don't hurt unless they puff up into a ball, if they do that while holding slowly lower your hands into their cage, lift on hand away from the hedgehog and gentle roll your hedgehog onto their bedding and let them calm down before handling them. Remember they are just a scared as you are.
7.) I would not suggest introducing them until your hedgie has become comfortable with you. Always watch them so your dogs don't step on them and injure them.
8.) There are more than just mealworms, there are crickets, silkworms and more. I would not give them a large amount because they can make them gain weight and possibly become obese, so it would be more of a treat. Suggested per day is 2-5. They love to run and exercise is very important so they can stay healthy and keep off the pounds.
9.) Mostly hedgehog food is sold online and are pretty expensive, where I am there are no places that sell hedgehog food. What a lots of breeders do is mix cat food, this a mostly used within hedgehogs. When you get your hedgehog some give starter food, check your breeder to see if they sell food for them, if they don't ask what cat foods they use and buy them.
10.) I find hedgehogs to be fairly easy to take care of (get one at first so you can get use to taking care of one before you buy another, but they prefer to be alone.) All they need is a little love and attention and they will be perfectly fine.
Extra tips
- If your cage is not big enough for them to run around invest in a wheel 12 inches or bigger and make sure it has a flat bottom and not wire, they can get injured if they slip through
- Make sure your vet has an exotic pet doctor. Hedgehogs are not often seen in vets and regular vets cant take care of them.
If you have any questions message me and i can get back to you asap :)
Make sure they are legal in your state is you live in US. They are illegal in Georgia and California and Hawaii and other states. They cost around $150-$300. They can use the same bedding as your rabbit as long as it isn't cedar because it is toxic for them. They need I think around 15 or 39% percent protein and low fat cause thy gain weight very fast. You also NEED a wheel but it must be solid no mesh because they can break their toes. A glass container should be good with proper things inside it make sure it's big enough. Also you need a heating lamp to make sure it is always I think 75-84 degrees f. Otherwise they will go into hibernation. It should be ok if you go to school because you said you'd give lots of attention and you should give them around 45 minutes minimum of attention a day. Treat include small Beatles and mealworms and some other things but they love mealworms. They can't have grapes and chocolate it will kill them. I also think they can't have avocado.
Sebastian Vreeburg Wow! Ok, thank you for all that amazing info! I'll be sure to remember that! Thank you!
***** ok, Thank you!
I HAVE HEDGIE!!! Ahem well u can feed them cat food give dem a litter box ALSO the whole day they just sleep cause they are nocturnal and get up only to get a lil snack and....umm...do there business so u can keep them at home for a while!
We're could I get a hedge hog
My hedgie luvs me :)
I just own a hedgehog like, 1 day. I would like to know how many time a hedgehog can bath? How frequent? Bcus i kindda like rescue it from a irresponsible owner. So he smell so bad i guess they dont take care of him that good. And please help me how to tame it! ☹️
Raja Aieda Every month is good
How do you clean your hedgehog's poop boots? My hedgehog has so much poop on his feet and it gets really annoying. Will you please tell me how you clean your hedgehogs feet. That would be very helpful.😊
Hexipodwin u can give him foot baths
my little hedgehogs name is pickles he loves being outside and eating!!!
Does dog shampoo work?
Its been two months but no they need baby tear free shampoo so their eyes don't get hurt and other shampoos are to harsh on them
does your hedgehog have a right eye?
It has a left eye the right eye is not there
what was in the bath water? the black chunks ??
poo or dirt
Probably poop!! 😂
If you live in the uk do you need a heat lamp
+Hi It's Meg Yes definitely since the Uk tends to get cold 😂👍🏻💕
+Quills & Tails thankyou for replying I have a problem my mum isn't letting me buy on how can I convince her
Hedgies need between 72 and 80 degrees. You should some more research, too.
What shampoo do you recommend to bath the hedgehog ?
Baby soap
Thank you !
Can you use Dawn dish soap??
No. Please do NOT use Dish soap! Certain chemicals found in dish soaps can really harm your hedgie. If it gets in their eye, or in a more sensitive area, it can burn and sting, Also, Dawn in particular can cause very dry and inflamed skin. Please look into buying a non scented baby shampoo. :)
Quills & Tails Ok! Thank you very much for the tip:)
Is a non-scented animal shampoo also acceptable?
Yes of course, it's better actually
Scourge ya
How much are hegdies usually? Im Scottish so if you wouldnt mind dropping the price in GBP instead of dollars😁
Just come in Dk... you can find them everywhere...
ScottishUrbex I'm in Canada and I bought mine for 120$
I've paid almost 300 dollars for all of mine. But I get them from a breeder with a pedigree
I have a hedgehog:3
How often should I bathe my hedgie?
Every 5 seconds
Whenever needed :^)
I'm here after yeonjun finding out that hedgehogs bathe and I did not know that either
Instead I like to let my hedgehog sleep in a towel
So he drys off while doing the thing he loves the most
:)
I love your videos and your animas! but one thing I don't like is you waking up your hedgehog. you should let it sleep and do videos when it wakes up
Sonic the Hedgehog drowning theme put if you put the Hedgehog in head first
Man that hedgehog REALLY hates that. And he pooped that water up bad
I have hedgehog it's named sonic
He pooped on the tub of water!
I named my hedgehog sonic DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DADA!
I am getting a hedgehog
SHE STOOL SADIE(my hedge hog)
but our hedgehog dont want to bathe
You still need to!! It’s so important their skin can get dry and flaky so you need to wash them so that does not happen.
And I recommend not using a tub! Because if they drink their poop water they can get sick
bathing my hedgehog is really hard
Your 🦔 hedgehog is quiling it
I got a 404 error how convenient!
Sorry? On what?
It was a joke your video was 4 minutes and 4 seconds
you have a cute voice though
Make more videos
omg!! why do they poop so much lol
They have a very fast metabolism :^)
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My names Jessica