Do Hedgehogs have poor eyesight?

Do Hedgehogs have poor eyesight?

Although their eyesight is poor, they have good hearing and a well-developed sense of smell. Hedgehogs are good runners, proficient climbers and can even swim.

Is it common for hedgehogs to be blind?

Although it’s not a widespread problem among hedgehogs, it does happen from time to time. We will discuss the various causes of hedgehog blindness and what you can do to help them live an almost normal life in many instances.

Why are my hedgehogs eyes cloudy?

If he’s an older hog, it’s probably cataracts. A cloudy spot can also be scar tissue. Keeping him in the dark or avoiding photos isn’t necessary, and it has nothing to do with using a camera flash.

Why does my hedgehog sneeze so much?

Sneezing Hedgehog A hedgehog sneeze is usually just down to a tickle in the nose and nothing to worry about. But if the sneezing is continuous, or accompanied by coughing and wheezing, then it’s something more serious, and a call to hedgehog rescue is in order.

What to do if your hedgehog is sneezing?

The first thing to do if your hedgehog is sneezing is to put him or her on cloth cage liners. A temporary liner can be a pillow case, flannel baby receiving blanket, or T-shirt. Ensure there are no loose threads or raw edges to the fabric.

What do hedgehog mites look like?

Mites are a type of small red or black arachnid, like spiders and ticks. They bite and cause irritation to your hedgehog’s skin as well as its spines (quills) and hair. You may or may not be able to see the actual mites on your pet hedgehog but you probably will see the damage the mites cause to your pet.

Can hedgehogs get too fat?

Hefty Isn’t Helpful If You’re a Hedgehog But they can become so obese if they are fed inappropriate, high-fat foods (such as excess amounts of carbohydrate- and fat-enriched pellets) that they become too big to fit into their wheels and too short of breath to run.

How heavy should my hedgehog be?

We suggest that a hedgehog should weigh around 600 grams before going into hibernation to ensure it has a good body fat resource to see it through the long sleep. Hedgehogs much smaller than this will still try and hibernate, but if the body fat is too low, it will not survive and would not wake up again.

At what age is a hedgehog fully grown?

5-6 months