Embedded Files
Main Diet
Main Diet
Hedgehogs have extremely similar nutritional needs as cats, so most people feed their hedgehogs cat food. Hedgehogs enjoy cat food but are naturally insectivores, so feeding them insects is a good supplement.
Cat food
Cat food
Solid Cat food is the common hedgehog staple, but when you step into the cat food isle it's hard to find the right one! When looking to buy the perfect food for your new pet there are specific nutritional requirements that you need to consider.
Hedgehogs have a disadvantageous tendency to become obese, so when picking a daily diet, you want to look for a low fat content.
Hedgehogs are busy little creatures, to fuel these endless bouts of energy, hedgehogs need a high protein content.
Hedgehogs also have much smaller mouths than cats, so finding a kibble with tiny pieces makes it easier for them to digest.
Treats
Treats
Mealworms
Mealworms
Mealworms are a great alternative to feeding crickets to hedgehogs. They are easier to keep
Crickets
Crickets
Hedgehogs need a specific polysaccharide called Chitin in their diet. This nutritional requirement can only be provided through the the exoskeletons of insects. giving hedgehogs crickets or mealworms as treats is a good way to ensure you are meeting all the nutritional requirements for your pet hedgehog.
Vegetables
Vegetables
Hedgehogs love to snack on certain vegetables and some fruits, they are great healthy treats to give you your hedgehog. Each individual hedgehog has unique vegetation preferences, which makes trying different ones out a fun exploration. Before you run to fridge, make sure you check this list for poisonous items that you want to avoid!
Suggested Diet Items
Suggested Diet Items
Multivitamin supplement
This is the Vitamin that I use on my hedgehogs meals, My hedgehogs love it and it adds many fantastic benefits to their diet. The small container lasts a very long time, sprinkling a small pinch of it on top each bowl of cat food is just enough.
Dried Mealworms
For those of you who do not enjoy live insects, this is the perfect alternative. They still make great treats, without the struggle of having to keep them alive.
Gut loading diet for live crickets
If you are planning to buy live crickets or mealworms for your hedgehog, this diet will pack the insects with nutrients and vitamins to maximize the benefit from these treats.
Google Sites
Report abuse