nannyogg
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Re:washing a hedge hog - 2005/10/01 09:46
Hi,
When I bathe, I put water in the sink or tub up to the hedgie's "armpits." Make sure water is lukewarm- not particularly hot or cold, just comfortable. I put hedgie in to wade, and then I use my hand under hedgie's belly to stabilize and pour water over the back from a cup. We had a flea infestation about 9 years ago, and I used puppy/kitten flea shampoo on all my hedgies. Make sure to follow the directions- most require that the shampoo sit on the critter for 10 minutes or so in order to be effective. I use an old toothbrush to loosen any debris on the quills or feet, then rinse using fresh water poured from the cup. If nails need trimming, right after bath is a good time as most hedgies are really relaxed with their quills after a bath.
Tig
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