Dog bit my hedgehog: bleeding, quills off. How to care until vet?

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Our dog got a hold of our hedgehog while we were not home today and he bit our him. Our hedgehog is bleeding on his back and some of his quills are falling off. I gave him a bath with just warm water to try and clean him up and see where he was bleeding from. The bleeding appears to have stopped but I'm worried about the quills falling off and infection. We can't find a vet who specializes in hedgehogs that are open right now and not sure if he can wait till Monday to be seen. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The quills may fall off if they were damaged. They should grow back unless the follicle was damaged. You can use dilute Betadine (1 part Betadine to 10 parts water) to clean the wounds until you can get him to the vet on Monday. You should be able to get Betadine at any pharmacy. Make sure it is solution and not scrub. ( https://www.walmart.com/ip/Betadine-Solution-Topical-Antiseptic-Bactericide-Liquid-0-5-Oz/47574887 ) If you can't get this you can go to Petco and get this Vetericyn wound spray. ( ) He will need antibiotics orally so definitely get him to your vet as soon as you can. Watch him closely because I would be more worried about any internal injuries he may have. If he starts to seem very sick you need to get him to an ER vet ASAP. Best wishes.

Dog bit my hedgehog: bleeding, quills off. How to care until vet?

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