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Oh no. Not what I wanted to read. Sending continued prayers for him.

Gad, poor little Tex. He just can't catch a break. An ear infection often throws them off their food too because it hurts to crunch. Also shaking their head, tilting their head, twitching their ear as Julie mentioned, and Roll dug his ear bloody. I don't know if you remember when our...

Was he having any difficulty walking, or shakiness, or random tipping over during the time you say he was slowing down? WHS typically doesn't come on to the point of not being able to walk at all without some sort of previous mobility issues. Usually it starts with almost imperceptible...

Was the Carefresh he was on from a new bag by any chance? It's odd because the other hedgie was on Carefresh too. Probably coincidence but who knows. Are the bags of food new? What about laundry detergent or anything new right before this started? Poor little guy.

Could it be ringworm? I have no experience at all with it but pictures I've seen look fairly similar. Otherwise I have no idea but did the vet do a skin scraping? There is a similar issue going on on HHC right now with an albino female. Are these two hedgehogs related by chance...

No pictures yet. Taking pictures too soon risks stressing moms and puts the babies at risk.

So cute, and so is she. :)

Poor Toes. I hope she is back to normal today. The second vet sounds like a good one and yay for him waving the fee. It wasn't your fault that she had to go back and the other vet should have known better than to give ivermectin. I really wish vets would do some research and learn that...

Most of mine came around 37 days and up to 40 with a few going over. Usually they get restless when starting labour and will pace, walk in circles or try and reach up the sides of the cage. Sometimes they will pace, then splat on the bottom of the cage, then pace again. Good luck. :)

Not another one! I am so sorry April. He was beautiful. Hugs

I understand your concern about the heater being on when not at home but every hedgehog owner goes through the same concerns. When buying a heater, make sure you but a good name brand one. Don't use your grandmas old heater or get one at a yard sale. With use heater wiring becomes brittle...

I am so sorry April. It's horrible to have two in a row leave. Another beautiful boy who landed in a wonderful home. Hugs

I'm so sorry April. He was a beautiful boy and so lucky to have made his way to you. Hugs

Your fingers maybe smell like something interesting. Don't allow him to nibble. Move your fingers away from his moth. Often nibbling is followed by a bite and it's much easier to prevent biting behaviour than it is to stop it once they start. :)

Get her cage prepared for babies and assume she is pregnant. You can still handle her, but be very careful touching her tummy area. The teats enlarge when they are near to delivery. What type of cage and bedding are you using?

Yay! I'm sure her mouth will feel much better now. Glad she came through it so well. :)

Digby is adorable. :)

I feel for ya Tex. I'z never had anything like that but my mommy seems to think my feet are never clean enough. I'll stomp with you. STOMP STOMP STOMP Do u member me n Waylon. We'ze was on the big long drive with you. Your friend Willie.

I'm sorry for your loss.

If his belly is cold, he needs a warmer environment. Scratching could be from dry skin which is more prevalent in the winter months. Fleas you can see, mites you can't see. Is he loosing quills?