Are exercise balls safe for small pets? Should I use one for my hedgehog?

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So before I got an exercise ball for my hedgie Noel, I asked a vet on here. I’ve had it for months but I’ve probably only put her in it like 5 times. Yesterday I posted a picture of her in it on a pet social media (zoopix) and someone told me that small pets shouldn’t be in it for 3 reasons— 1. Because their feet can slip through 2. Because of poor ventilation. 3. Because it scares them. Is that true? I mean I know that there are risks but should I not be putting her in it? Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 0.2 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out. One, larger animals won't fit in the ball. 2. You do need to monitor so that toe nails are safe, but this rarely happens. 3. Ventilation is not good but they don't spend much time in it, so should be okay.

Are exercise balls safe for small pets? Should I use one for my hedgehog?

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