What To Feed A Hedgehog

Hedgehogs need a diet that is high in protein and low in fat.  When choosing food, look for those that have about 35% protein and no more than 15% fat.  Since few foods made specifically for hedgehogs have the proper amounts of protein and fat, most owners choose to feed a high quality cat or dog kibble instead.  The best way to achieve a balanced diet is to offer a mix of several different foods.

Quality cat foods include:
Authority
Blue Buffalo
Canidae
Castor & Pollux
Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul
Evangers
Fromm
Halo Spot's Stew
Holistic Select
Innova
Kirkland Signature
Natural Balance
Nutro Natural Choice
Purina One Beyond
Royal Canin
Simply Nourish
Solid Gold
Taste of the Wild
Wellness

*This is not a complete list and it is in no particular order.

Along with this dry mix, make sure to supplement your hedgehog's diet with insects and small pieces of fruits and vegetables a few times a week.

Sugar Gliders: Do I really need more than one?

This can be a confusing topic because most people recommend getting at least 2 sugar gliders, yet others say it's fine to have only one if you give it enough attention.  So who is right?

Technically a single glider will survive on its own, but it will never be truly happy.  It won't drop dead from loneliness, but will become depressed and likely over-groom itself, leaving bald patches.  Sugar Gliders are much happier with a buddy.  They are colony animals and live in large groups in the wild, so naturally they would want company in captivity as well.  If you do choose to get only one sugar glider you will need to spend at least 4 hours a day with it to even come close to fulfilling it's emotional needs.  That doesn't mean just carrying it around in a bonding pouch or pocket during the day, you need to be there to play in the evening or at night when the glider is awake and active.  Obviously this is not an option for most people, so the best thing to do is get another glider.  

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