Hi everyone!

Whenever we think of a hedgehog, 'cute' and 'tiny' are the words which come into our mind. But little do we all know about this tiny little creature. Hedgehogs are solitary animals and hence, they need special care. Taking care of them is not an easy task! Here are a few things to take into account before you decide to buy one.

1. Buying/Adopting a hedgehog :

First and foremost, before you run into any local store you know, that sells them, make sure you do a bit of research and get them from a store that has a Wobbly Hedgehog Certificate where they promise that your hedgie will not get the wobbly syndrome. Such hedgies are bred in a way where they are aren't prone to illness and helps them lead a longer life. Also, make sure that your hedgehog you are planning to buy is in pink of its health.

2. Solitary animals?

A male and a female hedgehog should come near ONLY IF they are properly treated. Uterine cancers and mammary tumors can all result from your hedgehog hanging onto her reproductive organs. These diseases can all be prevented by having an ovariohysterectomy performed on your female hedgie and neutering male hedgehogs at about 6-8 months of age.

3. Proper temperature :

Hedgehogs need a slightly warmer room temperature than most people keep their homes at, around 72ºF (22.2ºC) to 80ºF (26.6ºC). Installing a heat lamp in its cage is a must! Or otherwise your hedgie could get pneumonia which is lethal!

Ever owned a hedgehog? Share your favourite moments with your hedgie in comments!

xXSiaXx.

Hello dear bloggers,

Do you love animals?

I bet you do...

Stardoll is a amazing pet-friendly world, and of course for us 'The Animal Lovers'.

I thought about opening a little animal-fun discussion on this day.

I love many pets, including horses and other huge animals.

The dogs are my favorite and they make a huge part of the animals.

As we all know, dogs and cats are the most famous animals on the world.

However, that does not mean that we should like one animal more than the other,

since every animal is special in their own way.

I come here to give you some tips to keep your pets healthy.

-Keep your pet in a healthy weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight takes off the chances of your pet getting a injury, disease, and it also gives your pet a longer life expectancy. I like keeping my pet, puppy, medium in weight which is not so fat, or not so thin.

-Exercise your pet.

Walk with your pet. It is healthy for you and your dog. Walking helps preserve your pet’s muscle tone and joint movement. If your pet is overweight or obese, walking can be a great way to shed some extra pounds. However, remember first Consult your veterinarian before starting any new exercise program with your pet. You need to make sure your pet is healthy enough for the exercise you plan.

-Have your veterinarian examine your pet at least once a year to make sure your pet is healthy and to help detect problems earlier.

This is very important for me and my pet since it also helps them to have a better life, without any risks that I have no idea of.

I hope you enjoyed my tips and I will see you next time! 

Muahh,

Briana. (bravegirlalways)

P.S. Enjoy the picture of madmadeleine and her precious pets.