My hedgehog's hind end is swollen and he's lethargic. What's wrong?

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My hedgehog is seeming to be going down hill he isn't running or if he is then he leaves the wheel clean but I've noticed that his back side is an but bigger than normal is it just because he is in heat or something else. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | neutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 1.5 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Swelling and changes in behavior could indicate Kozmo might be having some illness that is causing hind end irritation as well. It is best to have a vet take a look at him, especially if this has been happening for more than a day, or Kozmo is showing signs of illness such as changes in behavior, lethargy, loss of appetite, etc. Male hedgehogs don't go into heat as they aren't the ones that carry a pregnancy. A heat cycle occurs when a female is ovulating and ready to mate and create babies. Males instead produce the sperm to impregnate females. Males that are intact and excited may have some swelling of the hind end, however you indicated Kozmo was neutered.

My hedgehog's hind end is swollen and he's lethargic. What's wrong?

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