There is no harm if you hedgehog tries some pieces of dry dog food
. However, as dogs have big teeth, their food chunks are also larger. These chunks will be harder to chew for the little hedgy. Therefore, unless you can crush them, avoid providing them to the hedgehog.
Do hedgehogs like dog food?
Hedgehogs will relish any combination of meat-based wet dog or cat foods, or dry cat/kitten food
, as these are high in the protein that they need. Just remember, they will be getting most of their food from insects and worms in the wild, and this food is only supplementary.
What dry food can hedgehogs eat?
Conclusion. Most hedgehog owners feed their hedgehogs on a diet of insects and
dry cat kibble
. Cat food has a high protein ratio that makes it ideal for hedgehog consumption. Many formulae are grain-free and that derive their protein from animal sources like chicken.
What dog food is best for hedgehogs?
What food should I feed to wild hedgehogs?
Good quality proprietary hedgehog biscuits, dog biscuits and cat biscuits
are best in that order. Along with plenty of fresh drinking water offered in a shallow sided dish. Cooked meaty dog and cat food are also good alternatives.
Do hedgehogs eat dried food?
Hedgehogs are only small creatures, so don't overfeed them.
Dry cat food is great to leave out in a small dish
– but we'd recommend avoiding wet cat food as this can spoil if left out for a long period of time.
What human food can hedgehogs eat?
Some commonly enjoyed human food treats to offer include cooked chicken, scrambled or boiled egg, other cooked meats, melons, strawberries, peaches, other soft fruits, peas, cooked carrots, green beans, cooked sweet potato, tomato, cottage cheese, yogurt, small pieces of cheese, baby foods, baby turkey sticks, and more …
Can hedgehogs eat dried mealworms?
We DO NOT recommend feeding dried meal worms to hedgehogs
, they contain almost no nutritional value and can harm their health. The x-ray of the entire hedgehog shows the effects of feeding large quantities of mealworms, she had severe metabolic bone disease.
What should I feed my hedgehog everyday?
Each serving should consist of
one cricket or large mealworm or two to three medium sized mealworms
. If you elect not to feed live, dry insect food can make up 15 to 25% of your hedgehog's daily meal. To avoid overfeeding, live food and dry insect food should not be given together on the same day.
Should you feed hedgehogs every night?
Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant so milk can make them very ill and should never be offered. Instead,
put out a dish of fresh water each night
. Hedgehogs are active during the night, so the best time to put out food is just after dusk, when they are starting to search for food.
Can hedgehogs eat dog food in jelly?
Yes, nutritionally there will be no difference between those in gravy, jelly or loaf form
. Hedgehogs wild diet is very varied and can even include carrion, so any stomach upsets are very unlikely to be caused by the gravy or jelly in tinned foods.
Do hedgehogs visit every night?
If your neighbours have hedgehogs in their garden, it's very likely that you do too, as
hedgehogs travel up to a mile every night
. This is why it's so important that we ensure hedgehog highways within communities so the hedgehogs have space to roam freely looking for shelter and food.
Can hedgehogs eat dog food with vegetables?
Hedgehogs can eat dry dog food so long as it is crushed down into small and manageable pieces
. Hedgehogs have very small mouths, and most kibble is too large as it comes. Dry dog food can be fed daily as part of a varied diet that includes insects, lean meats, and small amounts of soft fruit and vegetables.
Can hedgehogs eat soft dog food?
It should be fine to provide wet dog food to hedgehogs
. You can include some portions of it with the existing diet. Do remember that it is slightly expensive than the dry foods available in the market. Also, thoroughly read the nutritional values in the food before providing it to the hedgie.
Do hedgehogs have fleas?
Hedgehog fleas
Hedgehogs are renowned for having fleas
. However, the fleas found on hedgehogs are actually hedgehog fleas (scientific name: Archaeopsylla erinacei) which are host specific, meaning they will not survive for long on any other species, be it pets or people.
Which hedgehog food is best?
- Meat-based cat or dog food.
- Specially-made hedgehog food.
- Cat biscuits.
Is it OK for hedgehogs to eat bird seed?
Whilst
small amounts of bird seed are fine for a hedgehog (in fact they really enjoy it) if eaten in large quantities it can be bad for them and cause issues
. The main issue that you should be aware of in hedgehogs that eat bird seed is Metabolic Bone Disease.
Can hedgehogs eat chicken?
Hedgehogs can eat chicken
, in fact, they can eat a variety of lean meats since they are a great supplement to their regular commercial food. Chicken is high in healthy proteins that hedgehogs need, you just must ensure you are properly cooking the chicken and only offering lean cuts.
What does it mean when a hedgehog purrs?
Purring: This sound typically means that
a hedgehog is happy and content
. Chirping/squeaking/singing: These sounds are very often heard when a male is courting a female, they are also very commonly heard from babies who are nursing.
What is toxic to hedgehogs?
Grapes and avocados
are toxic to hedgehogs. While some people give crushed peanuts to their hedgies, nuts and raisins are generally considered a choking hazard as they get stuck on the roof of their mouth. Avoid giving your pet hedgehog insects you've caught yourself as they might have digested toxins.
Is it OK for hedgehogs to eat fat balls?
Hedgehogs will nibble on fat balls made for birds if they have insects in them, such as fat balls which include mealworms. However, unlike birds, hedgehogs need a low-fat diet, so
they should only nibble a fat ball occasionally
— eating too many could cause serious health problems.
Are Calci worms OK for hedgehogs?
Calci Worms have 55 times more calcium in them than mealworms, meaning that that the calcium and phosphate levels are at a healthy balance. So
they are perfectly safe for hedgehogs to eat as many as they want
, but also they are actually really good for them too!
How many mealworms should a hedgehog eat a day?
The standard reply is
6 daily
but I know people who are studying that this could be more. Just watch for runny poo.
Do hedgehogs play with toys?
Hedgehog Toys & Accessories
Hedgehogs are active, playful creatures that love to be entertained with toys
. They'll also entertain you with all their wild, fun activity!
Do hedgehogs need water?
A full-grown hedgehog should be drinking 25-40 milliliters (1.5 -2.5 tablespoons) of water each day
. Young hedgehogs drink far water more daily, owners have measured as much as 60 milliliters (4 tablespoons) in a single night. Extremely active hogs may drink even more than this.
Can hedgehogs have bananas?
Fruits: Dried fruit should be avoided, but a small amount of fresh fruit can be offered to your hedgehog as treats.
Apples, bananas, berries, and melons are popular choices among hedgehogs
. Vegetables: Fresh tomatoes, fresh green beans, and cooked squash are some options that your hedgehog may enjoy.
How often do hedgehogs need a bath?
Once a month
bathing is adequate for the average hedgehog. Some hedgehogs need baths frequently and others seldom need one. Bathing generally helps to relieve dry skin; however, bathing too frequently may contribute to dry skin.
