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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter One: What are Hedgehogs? 1
  • Taxonomy and Scientific Name 2
  • Origin & Distribution 2
  • General Appearance and Behavior 3
  • Physical Characteristics 7
  • Senses of Hedgehogs 11
  • Chapter Two: Hedgehogs as Pets 21
  • What Makes It a Good Pet? 22
  • Pros and Cons of Owning One 28
  • Hedgehog Ownership 28
  • The Hedgehog as an Invasive Species 33
  • Where to Purchase a Hedgehog 34
  • Popular Types of Hedgehog 34
  • Chapter Three: Preparing for Your Hedgehog 37
  • Habitat Requirements 38
  • Costs of the Housing Requirements 43
  • Hedgehog House Proofing 43
  • Chapter Four: Hedgehog Nutrition 45
  • What they eat in the wild vs. in captivity 46
  • Cat foods vs. Hedgehog foods 47
  • Fruits and Vegetables 49
  • Hedgehog Treats 51
  • Toxic Foods for Your Hedgehog 52
  • Portions and Amounts to Feed Your Hedgehog 53
  • Feeding Wild Hedgehogs 53
  • Chapter Five: Grooming Your Hedgehog 55
  • How to Groom Your Hedgehog 56
  • Nail Trimming 58
  • Things You’ll Need for Grooming 58
  • Chapter Six: Socializing Your Hedgehog 61
  • Behavior and Temperament 62
  • Owner Responsibility 63
  • Why do you need to socialize your hedgehog? 63
  • Self – Anointing in Hedgehogs 64
  • Chapter Seven: Breeding Your Hedgehog 67
  • Mating and Breeding Basics 68
  • Breeding Requirements for Hedgehogs 69
  • Housing Hedgehogs Together 70
  • Some Breeding Precautions 73
  • Chapter Eight: Keeping Your Hedgehog Healthy 75
  • Common Illnesses and Treatments 76
  • Health Tips for Your Hedgehogs 78
  • Human Influence 81
  • Chapter Nine: Hedgehog Myths, Mysteries and Fun Trivia 83
  • Chapter Ten: Hedgehog Summary 91
  • General Information: 92
  • Hedgehogs as Pets: 93
  • Habitat Requirements 95
  • Hedgehog Nutrition 96
  • Grooming Your Hedgehog 97
  • Socializing Your Hedgehog 98
  • Breeding Your Hedgehog 98
  • Keeping Your Hedgehog Healthy 99
  • Hedgehog Myths 100
  • Photo Credits 101
  • References 103

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