My hedgehog isn't eating. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

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My hedgehog isn’t eating. I already read all about hibernation and I think that’s not the problem since I live in a tropical country and the weather is about 24-25 degrees Celsius. I am currently feeding her cat food since everyone says they love it. I also gave her apple and she bearly touched it. I don’t know if it is normal that she is bearly eating or should I be concerned? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | 1.5 lbs

Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for this question, I assume it is an African pygmy hedgehog. I would watch her weight and see if it is stable. If it is stable there is less cause for concern. You could also offer treats such as meal worms and see how she reacts. If she continues not to eat I would take her to see a vet, especially since AP hedgehogs sometimes have tumors in their mouth that can cause them to stop eating normally.

My hedgehog isn't eating. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

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