hedgehog loosing quills
Hi, I’ve adopted an african pet hedgehog 3 weeks ago. They gave up on the hedgehog because of a foot infection. The foot was already very damaged, I’ve followed the prescriped medication (antibiotics, antiinflammatory syrup, painkiller and something gastro protecting pill). The treatment lasted 2 weeks and I had to handle the hedgehog 2 times per day, so it was quite stressful for her. I also gave her stronghold spot-on (not a whole one). Also the change in the environment, I also washed her with plain outmeal bath since she had extremely dry skin. She still has.
In my opinion she looses way too much quills, at least 5 pcs / day, maybe more and I’m not sure if it’s normal, should I visit a vet or it happens because ot he stress, maybe because of the change in the weather.
She’s eating, active, using her wheel, so no change in her behavior.
Posted Sep 23, 2026, 8:48 AM UTC