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.
Will hedgehogs eat dry dog food?
Feeding hedgehogs
Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food
and crushed cat or dog biscuits.
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.
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.
Will hedgehog food hurt my dog?
Anna, as far as l can tell,
hedgehog food won't do any harm to dogs or cats
. They tend to sniff it, and maybe nibble at it but that's all.
Can hedgehogs eat dog food in gravy?
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 eat apples?
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.
Can hedgehogs eat dog meat?
What to feed hedgehogs. As opportunistic eaters, hedgehogs will readily consume food left out in your garden. The best foods to provide are:
Meat-based cat or dog food
.
Can dogs get fleas from hedgehogs?
Hedgehogs will not give fleas to your pets
. Hedgehog fleas are host specific and can only leave on hedgehogs.
How do I stop my dog from catching hedgehogs?
Preventing dogs attacking hedgehogs
Turn an outside light on before you go out
, which will also help to encourage any hedgehogs to move away. You need to be particularly vigilant if your dog has attacked a hedgehog before. It will likely do so again.
How do I stop my dog killing hedgehogs?
Try to keep dogs away from any hedgehogs in your garden
as an encounter could lead to both animals being hurt. If you know your dog is prone to attacking hedgehogs then try to warn hedgehogs visiting your garden when the dog is being let out e.g. turn on an outside light a minute or so before letting the dog out.
Are dried mealworms OK for hedgehogs?
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.
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!
Can you feed hedgehogs raw meat?
Nut butters are acceptable, but are very high in fat so they should probably be avoided.
Hedgehogs should never be fed avocados, onions, grapes or raisins, chocolate, any raw meat or egg yolks
. Supplementing their diet with a daily multi-vitamin is recommended in times of illness, pregnancy or calcium deficiency.
What to do if you have a hedgehog in your garden?
Generally, any hedgehog out during the day is probably in trouble and will need to be
picked up and taken to a wildlife rescue centre
. You can pick them up using gardening gloves and put them into a cardboard box, although they are good climbers, so you would need to ensure it cannot escape.
What can I feed a wild hedgehog?
What can I feed hedgehogs? 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 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 …
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.
