Hedgehog nutrition
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> The ideal diet for a hedgehog is a commercially prepared hedgehog or insectivore food. > If hedgehog or insectivore-specific food is not available, a high-quality weight-management cat or dog food is an alternative. > Depending on the animal’s weight and activity, 3–4 tsp (15–20 mL) of the main diet is typically fed daily.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_hedgehog_mgmt_2026.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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The ideal diet for a hedgehog is a commercially prepared hedgehog or insectivore food.If hedgehog or insectivore-specific food is not available, a high-quality weight-management cat or dog food is an alternative.Depending on the animal’s weight and activity, 3–4 tsp (15–20 mL) of the main diet is typically fed daily.