r/Hedgehogs • u/Low_Barracuda7198 • 8d ago

HELP Fleas

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My hedgehog got fleas from my cat and it’s become bad I tried dawn dish soap and they came back I’ve changed bedding and cleaned the enclosure multiple times and it keeps getting worse I’m currently unemployed so I will not be taking him to the vet

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u/abyssal-isopod86 8d ago

Revolution is safe for APH.

You have to get this treated because if you do not long-term they will make your hedgehog anemic, and chronic anemia can lead to death.

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u/abyssal-isopod86 8d ago

Furthermore your hedgehog's nails are very overgrown and need to be trimmed.

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u/Low_Barracuda7198 8d ago

I’m aware I got him from a family member who didn’t handle him so I’m working on building trust since he will not allow me to clip his nails

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u/abyssal-isopod86 8d ago

There is a method using fabric mesh/net or hardware cloth so that their nails stick through and can be clipped from beneath without needing to handle them.

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u/Low_Barracuda7198 7d ago

I’ll definitely give it a try thank you!!!

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u/hedgiepumpkin 8d ago

Is this a wild hedgehog or an african pygmy? Your hedgies nails are incredibly overgrown. Please consider relinquishing your hedgehog to the Hedgehog Welfare Society if you’re unable to bring your hedgie to the vet and provide for its wellbeing when ill. Revolution is what will kill fleas and mites. Please consider rehoming your hedgie to somebody who can take care of it better. I’m not saying you don’t love your hedgie, but sometimes it is worth putting their needs before our wants.

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u/Low_Barracuda7198 8d ago

I just got him 3 weeks ago from a family member who no longer wanted him and didn't handle him so I haven't been able to trim his nails yet I wasn't expecting to take in a hedgehog on a whim so I didn't have money saved I start work in 2 weeks but I don't think it can wait that long so | came here also he's a long eared hedgehog

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u/hedgiepumpkin 8d ago

Okay, that makes more sense for the context! I would suggest getting kitten nail clippers and cutting the nails short, leave only a little bit of white nail on it. That is the first step because otherwise it’ll break on its own and hurt ur hedgie or it’ll damage their paws. Do you need any more help with how to properly care for ur hedgie? Please feel free to message me for help.

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u/Low_Barracuda7198 8d ago

I’m doing research he’s just not really handleable so when I have tried he just balls up or tries to bite so I’ve been working on building trust but it’s hard when I’m giving him baths to try and get rid of the fleas and constantly invading his space in a negative way so he’s not exactly my biggest fan

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u/Reagan78757 2d ago

Diatomaceous earth works very well. Zero toxins. Powder the bedding of all of your animals, and powder their bodies. As an alternative, you can use mint spray. Both available on Amazon.