Mite infestation in hedgehogs causes irritation and damage to the skin, quills, and hair of affected animals. Most hedgehog owners won’t realize that their pets have mites until they see the damage caused by the mites on their pets. Affected pets appear to spend a lot of time biting, licking, scratching, or chewing themselves. There is unexplained weight loss, lethargy, and the skin has flakes and dandruff.
There is no product that has been formulated to kill mites in hedgehogs. Fortunately, mite treatment made for cats can be used and are generally safe. One common anti-mite treatment is ivermectin. Like cats, hedgehogs can be very sensitive to certain active ingredients in medications, thus you should consult your vet Farmers Branch, TX before giving anything to your pet. Hedgehogs are extremely sensitive to products that contain permethrin. Also, mite collars can be toxic to your pet.
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