Is Critter Litter safe for hedgehogs?

Litter Substrate Some hedgehog enthusiasts recommend against using any clay litters for fear the dust can cause respiratory illnesses. Many owners prefer dust-free litter, but some find that their hedgehogs enjoy rolling in the litter like a dust bath.

Can hedgehogs use cat litter as bedding?

Don’t use cat litter for your hedgehog. The pieces of cat litter tend to get stuck in their private regions. Some brands have bigger pieces, but they may contain chemicals that act as irritants to hedgehogs.

What is the best bedding for hedgehogs?

Shredded paper, newspaper or recycled pelleted/absorbable material or wood shavings (such as aspen or pine) make fine bedding. Avoid corncobs, dusty shavings or cedar shavings, as they can be irritating.

What do you put at the bottom of a hedgehog cage?

What do you put on the bottom of a hedgehog cage? A hedgehog cage needs bedding made from fabric or wood-based or paper-based on the bottom of the cage to not only provide some insulation against the cold of the cage floor but also to provide an easy way of collecting their fecal matter and urine.

What are good toys for hedgehogs?

Exercise Wheels. Your hedgie will enjoy having an exercise wheel in his cage.

What does hedgehog poop look like images?

Hedgehog poo is sausage-like in shape, like that of a small carnivore. It is usually shiny and squidgy, and may be tapered at one end. Normally black in colour, hedgehog droppings may contain berry pips and shiny fragments from insect body parts.

How often should you bathe a hedgehog?

Once a month
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.

Can I use hay for hedgehog bedding?

Hedgehogs will make their own nests from materials in the surrounding environment so the best thing to do is ensure there are plenty of leaves near to the box. You can also put bedding inside the box to give them a head start, such as leaves, straw or hay.

How often should you change hedgehog bedding?

How often do you have to clean an hedgehog’s cage? Hedgehogs cage needs to be cleaned thoroughly once a week taking everything out of the cage and washing down the cage. A partial midweek clean is required to change their bedding and running wheels with a daily clean involving removing their faeces.

What should you not put in a hedgehog cage?

Whether you choose wood chips or a recycled newspaper-based bedding is up to personal preference. The only type of bedding that should be avoided is any type of woodchip with cedar in it. Cedar has aromatic oils that can cause respiratory problems in hedgehogs that can lead to death.

How often should I clean hedgehog cage?

Most hedgehogs tend to urinate and poop a lot in their wheels. The monthly deep cleaning is by far the most work-intensive. You need to clean the whole cage with everything in it once in a while and now is the right time.

What kind of litter should I use for my Hedgehog?

Non -clumping, clay kitty litter a relatively popular substrate for litter pans however, some hedgehog enthusiasts recommend against using all clay litters. Clumping kitty litter should be avoided because it can stick to the delicate areas of your hedgehog.

Can a hedgehog be trained in a closed cage?

While it suggests litter training with a closed cage is possible, the success rate is higher in wire cages. The survey also revealed important factors of success such as: the type of litter you use, the location of the litter pan, and the proximity of the litter to the hedgehog’s food.

Why does my Hedgehog not go in the litter pan?

If your hedgehog isn’t litter trained to go in a litter pan that can be replaced periodically, urine will etch any porous surface beneath the fleece. Many people are under the misconception that plastic is not porous, but in actuality, many plastics have a coating that is not impervious to being etched by the ammonia in urine over time.

What’s the best way to potty train a hedgehog?

Placing the litter pan in a favored potty area is the simplest and quickest method for success. One customer told us that their hedgehog decided to use the igloo as a litter box. So, she put litter in the igloo and has had success ever since. I guess some hedgehogs just like to potty in private!