Dental Care

Dental disease is fairly common in Hedgehogs and just like cats and dogs they are prone to the buildup of plaque and tartar which can cause periodontal disease (infection around the teeth).

It is also possible for your hedgehog to break its teeth and develop abscesses.

If you notice your Hedgehog losing weight, not eating normally, salivating, pawing at the mouth or developing bad breath please bring it in for a consultation.

If our vet suspects your Hedgehogs has a dental problem they will usually recommend that your pet received dental x-rays, a thorough dental exam and teeth cleaning all while under a full general anesthetic.

This is very important as oral cancers are common in Hedgehogs and can look very similar to gum infections. Therefore if regular dental cleaning does not solve the problem the vet would need to take a biopsy and send to an overseas laboratory to confirm a diagnosis.

After performing a dental on your Hedgehog our vet may advise you feed your pet special foods and provide items for chewing to help prevent or delay more plaque or tartar build up.