Hedgehog Diet: Kibble Requirements

[@kennedygrace4340]

You even look fabulous without makeup🤗🤗

[@fatimakamal2484]

They can also have dog food as long as you crush it first. In fact it may fit they're needs better! The main reason why people lean toward cat food is because the bags are often smaller. hope this helps!

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Definitely! Cat food is recommended more because of the small bags, yes, but also because the already small kibble pieces means no one needs to crush the foods :) But as long as a dog food is within the requirements and is small enough, it can be used! :)

[@bellavincent7369]

You have given me so much information for me and Remmington and I just wanted to thank you!!😁😁

[@christianlebron6502]

Omgggg thank you soooo much. This is just what I've been asking for 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@youraveragereviewer296]

I have been watching all of your hedgehog videos for around 3 months and they have helped me so so much on what I need to get and do. Amazing job! Keep it up.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Thanks for watching!

[@crisp-y2478]

PugPibbleHedgie Is MeowMix cat food a suitable food for hedgehogs?

[@halleys.comett]

PugPibbleHedgie I just got a hedgehog from a woman in a rescue situation, she gave me Natural Balance and it's in all the Fat, Protein, fiber category. I just don't know how much to feed her. She's a year old and quilling

[@Martina-kj8ne]

Haley Elkins she said she feeds hers 1-2 tablespoons

[@andreatrinidad6968]

The list doesn’t work for me anymore?

[@mariahvandiver1820]

What specific cat food should I feed the hedgehogs

[@dianpramita800]

Thanks for the video. I give my hedgehog royal canin for kitten, planed to change the food, and I thought Orijen or wellness core would be great. but after I check the protein, it's 40% and 38% 😱

[@agmaddie4ever562]

I’m getting a hedgehog at the end of the month because he is to young for me to rescue so we have to wait... thanks for the help 🦔

[@carrieabbott2010]

Is it ok to spray the cat food and get it a little wet so the food is not so hard for a hedgehog to eat?

[@lauriejean7479]

Could try grinding the food up too.

[@marcellanewsome]

thanks I will use this and so on and so forth

[@yesnesslargness9305]

Nobody: Tori: as for what I feed my food

[@mianecas]

i can’t find a mix that’s right for my hedgehog. i am using the one you have but i can’t find a good mix to go with it. i need some help any suggestions?

[@antonioledesma9050]

Hey tori i want to say sorry for the cloth in the cage i have been told by a vet its not safe but who know. Any way i wanted to say sorry never meant to be rude love you and the pets. Quick question have you tried kirkland mantice cat

[@lillythechinchilla0569]

This video help me so much thank you but I don't have a hedgehog but I will be getting one this weekend. Can you do a hedgehog cage tour plz.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

It hasn't changed much since my last cage tour, I haven't bought any new cage sets recently! :)

[@lillythechinchilla0569]

Ok thank for the video

[@teddy4life875]

does thr kitten version work? its the only one they sell near me!

[@inciteskateboarding]

I have a question so I have this cage it has like flat bottom buts like bucket can put a lot of car fresh so he can burrow

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+JP Garcia Not sure what you're asking hun :) If you mean, can you use carefresh, then yes you can :)

[@inciteskateboarding]

PugPibbleHedgie like there not wired bottom

[@callmepeachxo5364]

The % is per 100 gramms?

[@anayagalindo4867]

Hey, i’m looking forward to getting a hedgehog but my parents are divorced so I’m not sure how it’s gonna work, can I be a part from my hedgehog for two days to four days? Also feeding them, do I have to feed it every day or can I just leave food out and let it eat whenever it’s hungry? Thanks for reading!

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Being away from your hedgehog that long would definitely negatively effect your bond, plus they need to be checked on regularly. If you get a pet, I’d suggest getting one that both of your parents are okay with so you can have a cage set up at both homes. As far as feeding goes, if a hedgehog is free feeding you would just leave food out for them but I typically did not free feed my hedgehogs and needed to refill bowls daily.

[@annamalos8172]

Do you know anything about feeding your hedgehog red ford naturals the chicken recipe cat foods? If it is more high quality cat food to feed them ?

[@sandyheiner1871]

What do u mean by mixes? Do u have any examples? And do I recommend getting a boy or a girl, because I’m getting one!

[@therealhustler4476]

Can you make a video showing how you store & handle live worms? I'm super scared of worms but wanna acclimate myself to them to do the best for the hedgehog I'll be getting soon. I know even the worms are nocturnal but I believe they do still move during the day when picked to feed hedgie. I wanna know if the worms pull any jump scares.🤣 is it okay if I feed only crickets and not worms? P.s., love your videos! Gave me all the insights needed to care for a hedgie.

[@mckpayjhn]

Not sure if you’ll see this but these worms aren’t really slimy or fast! You can store them in a refrigerator (NOT FREEZER, made that mistake once 😅) and they’ll stay dormant until you’re ready to feed.

[@Dareen1992]

Can i talk to u in someway pleas i need help for mine shes sick and we dont have exotic vets here 😭

[@palenitinamafi1651]

What about pet pro??? They have kibble for hedgehogs.....

[@jeffhanshaw6712]

What about worms 🪱

[@lilahkersten5779]

Please link what you use for your hedgehogs in an email for me, thanks!

[@laurafragoso2165]

My hedgehog is still a baby :3 so he can’t eat very big size of cat food are there any brands or are kitten 🐱 cat food smaller size of the kibble?

[@GivenAwayMyHeart]

The links are broken. I know I'm watching this a year later but I'm worried about my hedgehogs food and would like some recommendations.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Try this list: www.volcanoviewhedgehogs.com/kibble-list.html

[@maggiehealey8282]

Can u go to a local pet shop and just walk around and show us what you would get for your hedgehogs that they can have

[@ToriLynnPPH]

None of our local stores allow filming inside unfortunately! I've snuck a couple shots in Petsmart before, but they were very quick haha

[@erikaherrera7799]

What should I mix the hedgehog food with? To give them variety.

[@ellabell5525]

Erika Herrera was you just mix different cat foods (no hedgehog foods are healthy/good)

[@floydninosimblante4688]

Omg why am I thinking your guinea pig are Giant hamster 😂

[@sarahanimallover4504]

me watching this in 2020 and thinking the is a couple years old

[@jaycinay4131]

I got my hedgie in the beginning of February and she was around 3 months old. She's being a butt (excuse my language ;) ) lately as in she keeps huffing at the tiniest sound or movement. Is that normal? What should I do? Should I just keep holding her till she gets used to me?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Jayci Nay Definitely keep holding her till she gets used to you :) Hedgehogs are naturally solitary animals, which means they're fairly anti social. They have to bond with you to get used to you. :)

[@jessicarobinson5968]

What dry catfood would you recommend to use for hedgehogs?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Check out the description, I've got a link and information that might help with that. :)

[@alliebenner3856]

@@ToriLynnPPHwhat food as of 2023 ? That list link doesn’t work

[@tamaralancaster8594]

hey I just got my hedgie but she seems to be very lazy, I wake her up at about 8:30/9 for cuddles and play but she normally sleeps through like half of that time. I put her back into her cage and she goes back into her snuggle sack. She's eating and drinking well and I wake her up after I put her in if she goes back to sleep and then she's up and running around, is it a lighting schedule problem or something? I turn the light on from when I wake up(like 8 or 9) then turn it off when I'm going up to bed at 10ish. I get her out at 8;30pm and we are sat in the light of the living room , could that be the problem? she thinks its still time to sleep? she isn't huffy when I get her out so she's not feeling super tired and annoyed I have woken her up... xxx

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Tamara Lancaster Sounds like you just have a lazy hog. Draco is similar! Snuggles and playtime with him is essentially so nap time hahah. The only time he gets up is at night when the lights are out. It's fairly normal for hedgehogs to be lazy :)

[@tamaralancaster8594]

PugPibbleHedgie okay good i just wanted to check as i have only had Willow for 5 days and she is still only a baby! i'm just a worrier!!! hahah thank you so much! X

[@jessicarobinson5968]

Would blue buffalo cat food work?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

I avoid Blue Buffalo as they have recalls very frequently.

[@jessicarobinson5968]

Stank you I will try to avoid that 🙂

[@jessicarobinson5968]

Thank

[@ellabell5525]

PugPibbleHedgie I just got my hedgie and she’s been in that food her whole life, should I try to slowly change it?

[@emmerysworld3411]

Can someone help me convince my mom to let me get one 🦔 i want a hedgehog so bad!

[@alexabruce2197]

i gave y mom time and i kept up on chores and i made a powerpoit and only reminded her when she was in a good mood i also offered to help pay now im getting one tomorrow

[@sc_happyc1720]

What about hedgehog complete?

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Nope, it’s a veeeery low quality food.

[@sc_happyc1720]

Ok thanks

[@sydneygirard6351]

Would it be dangerous if I feed my hedgehog the Fromm mature gold with a little of the blue buffalo cat food that has a protein of 34%

[@toxicforce12fortnite6]

I am maybe getting a heghoge soon so thanks 🤣🦔

[@ladyhyacinthzthewhitesorce1668]

babe is it ok to feed my hedgehog with fish like salmon or not ?ty

[@ellabell5525]

Hyacinth J no fish!

[@camila-kb3hs]

I’m getting my hedgehog next week. Thx for the info!!🦔❤️😂

[@layla4294]

How is he two years later I'm getting mine in two days and I'm so exited

[@brilaflamme6560]

@@layla4294 how is yours doing?

[@camila-kb3hs]

@@layla4294 hey! super cool how you replied 2 years later. Pumpkin my hedgehog was doing great. However she passed away a couple of days ago. I found her curled up and stiff. I do not know why, I'm guessing natural causes. We buried her in my backyard to let her rest peacfully. Hope yours is doing great! I remember being super excited aswell :) Sorry for the late reply!!

[@aanadp.kumararathna1705]

@@camila-kb3hs im sorry

[@aanadp.kumararathna1705]

@@camila-kb3hs really about your hedgehog

[@chloegrace_1454]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ❤️❤️

[@sandyheiner1871]

Also what’s the recommended weight of a hedgehog? 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

[@alyssal7243]

They probably won’t get over 3 pounds! :)

[@fairerdisc_6925]

From what i have found out, there is no specific weight that a hedgehog has to be within range to as long as it has a healthy body shape that isn't like a peanut type or round to the point they can't curl up into a ball. You can also tell they're overweight because they sometimes get a "double chin".

[@nurintessarzamri4498]

Do hedgehogs need calcium powder and vitamin powder?

[@jillianw7187]

This was really helpful and you are very knowledgable. I'm looking to get a hedgehog and this is the video that helped me.

[@mackcheeseplate389]

How did do the guinea pigs cages bc soon I'm looking into those for mine, and I can't find what you have

[@williamrosado1712]

Mack&cheese plate look on amazon

[@ToriLynnPPH]

They're three Midwest Critter Nations pushed together! I have a video about them called "All About Our Cages" that goes over them :)

[@Love2Bake4U]

Which live insects/worms do you recommend for part of staple diet and which ones for treats? Thanks!

[@coldreptiles9166]

DIYnailer Dubia Roaches & crickets are great staples! Mealworms, waxworms, and superworms are more of treats, unless your hedgehog is underweight, in which case all are great choices as they are high in fat!

[@alyssal7243]

I’m not Tori but, I have a hedgehog and have had him for 2 years. I feed mine for treats meal worms! If you give them dead ones it isn’t as good for them.

[@michaelabryant5685]

We had a scare last Christmas where our power went out for 3 days and we were snowed in. My hedge went into hibernation from the cold and I held him by our fire place in a hoodie until he woke up. After an hour I was scared that at this point he needed a vet but we were stuck in our house so I just stayed with him. After 5 hours of sitting by the fire he woke up! He’s 3.5 years old and I’m very thankful he’s okay :)

[@TheySingsSongs48]

Omg that much be so stressful, glad he’s ok. How can you stay hopeful for 5 hours

[@jessemiller4992]

your vids help me a lot thanks!

[@erinthauer]

As a new hedgehog owner I love your videos

[@joshuaandevieplays1016]

How often should I feed my hedgehog things like eggs, soft carrots or mealworms

[@wildflower2598]

JoshuaAndEviePlays 101 those foods are more of treats. So not daily but sometimes is okay

[@tomcrews2381]

JoshuaAndEviePlays 101 its treats but one egg a week, 2-3 worms every night, use 2/3 of a carrot every month or so. Its what I give my hedgies

[@mckenzieehlers5328]

Thank you for the advice. When I got my hedgie two weeks ago I got the hedgehog kibble that was at the store with him. There's still a lot left of it so do you recommend immediately throwing it out and getting cat food or slowly weaning my hedgehog off?

[@isabellaromero4428]

Dolphin Productions slowly get rid of it, if you change it immediately it will stress it out

[@ethanw041]

@@isabellaromero4428 what scale would you recommend for a hedgehog

[@dakotawebb7617]

When feeding your hedgehogs, do you add in insects, fruits, or veggies in with the regular food you have them on? Or is that more of a treat ?.. I'm thinking about getting a hedgehog soon, and I have done my research but it isn't that clear to me.

[@welovescats9764]

What should be the percentage of moisture be? Mines 10 percent. Also is it okay if it saids crude. Like crude protein, crude fat? Glad if you could reply

[@simplyyemily236]

I may get a pet hedgehog, thank you so much! This really helps! 💕🦔

[@maddie787]

I'm sorry if you've already said this in the video, but how much food should you give them daily, and what add ins could you give them, then just only cat food? If you can't respond, that's ok, I was just wondering

[@lilyrocha804]

I feed freeze-dried strawberries / freeze dried crickets / freeze dried mealworms / exotic nutrition hedgehog booster multivitamins / Fancy Feast cat food / ranchaelray cat food / and exotic nutrition berries and bugs food.

[@skinnypigs1]

I think your fire alarm needs a new battery LOL I don't have a hedgehog but this was informative and interesting :)

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+skinnypigs1 It does! 😂 Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@MysticSoul19]

I’m gonna have add cat food for my hedgehog diet ...he isn’t eating his hedgehog kibble

[@z_lock1701]

i have cat food that has 46%protein should i buy a new one or feed him this? btw he is a young hedgehog pls answer

[@LorisHartland]

Such a great video :) I don't have a hedgehog but they are so precious and I enjoy learning! Look at all the cute babies in the back! So sweet 💗

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Littlelotti's Hartland Hahah I love watching them when I edit cuz I can never tell what they're up to when I'm filming 😂 such hams haha. Thanks for watching Lori! 😊❤️

[@roxy6628]

The link doesn't work anymore....I use Instinct for my cats and dogs which is a very high quality food, I'm not sure of the % I'd have to look, but I'm hoping they're right for a hedgehog for when I get mine. I believe some Instinct has grain but I'd double check before giving it to the hedgehog obviously. I don't think everything they make is grain-free

[@Qillmhi44]

I found a hedgehog kibble that is insect based. My spiky boi loves it

[@Kellz11]

I read an article that said the ingredients should include l-carnitine ? Is this true? A lot don't have it in the ingredients so I'm want to make sure

[@MacyPooh196]

I don’t really understand what’s so hard about companies making a species specific diet that’s actually good. If cat food is a great food, just do something similar.

[@brookadam6130]

Also how can I switch foods?Ive tried before but he got bad diarrhea so I stopped.

[@noahmacleod621]

love the videos :) by the looks of it your like/dislike ratio agrees

[@jeffrogers7]

im about to get a hedghog and ur vids are very helpful

[@paige7747]

Is it okay if it’s 36.0% of crude protein?

[@allie4688]

Heyyyy ilysm❤️❤️WHERE MY EARLY CREW AT😂

[@eliz8373]

Stop feeding cat food to your hedgehog Use "MAZURI" FOR HEDGEHOGS, That is way healthier for them i promise. Look it up online and it will cost you the same as cat food

[@lenae1883]

Elizabeth it has aspen in it😑

[@williamrosado1712]

How do you change a hedgehog food the best way

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Slowly. Start with 75% old food and 25% new food. After 3-7 days of this, switch to 50% old and 50% new food. After 3-7 days of that, move on to 25% old food and 75% new food. As long as the changes are going well, after a few days, you can switch to all new food. The change should take place over 2 to 4 weeks depending on how well your hedgehog takes to the new food! :) Watch for green poops, those are the first sign that the transition is going too quickly. If they're green, slow the change down a little to give your hedgehog time to adjust some more. :)

[@williamrosado1712]

PugPibbleHedgie ok thanks I will try that to!!

[@nicolemobley9293]

What if you realize that the person you got the hedgehog from is using the worst possible cat food..talking dirt cheap, high protein, junk ingredients and i am to scared to let her keep eating it. Do i still slowly transition at the same rate you explained?

[@KaiCVideos]

If you wake up your hedgehogs, what time do you wake them up? Love this video! It was very helpful!💜💜

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Kai C. I tend to wake them up whenever is convenient for me. I don't have too much of a schedule when it comes to bonding. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@laynewest1455]

I was looking on the list and I feed my hedgehog indoor Wellness. it is in the second category on the bottom of the list my hedgehog is looking great and it has everything you said it should have. Should I change its food?

[@rylienelson8500]

What cat food would you most likely recommend

[@wildflower2598]

Rylie Nelson probly the most common is blue wilderness

[@sophiaa7001]

I would recommend fromm mature gold cat food my hedgehog is on a perfect diet with this in sure tor I uses this to

[@julina9068]

Sophia A hii do u use just that or mix with some else kibble please thank you

[@sophiaa7001]

@@julina9068 hi 👋 I only use that one at the moment. When I first got my hedgehog we had her on a different one,but she prefers from golden cat food much better. I give her mealworms and fruits accasually

[@dalasi8984]

@@sophiaa7001 Hi 👋 this post was from 4 months ago but I was wondering where you buy your from mature gold cat food from??

[@emili6329]

I can’t find the Fromm mature gold cat food anywhere. Does anyone know where I could find it online or in a store?

[@maevemcgovern5502]

It’s been discontinued. Now Fromm has a weight control food that is almost the same thing.

[@Elpidiofer]

wao she is identical to Aria Stark 😆

[@hannahwainner6978]

Why will mine refuse to eat kibble and only insects? Should I just keep him on an insect diet?

[@Unicornlala13]

No you should make him eat kibble mabye stop giving him so much bugs and get dif kibble

[@emmaharvey1569]

Is adult cat food okay to feed to a baby hedgehog or would I have to get something like kitten food

[@fairerdisc_6925]

Depending on the age of the baby you give them a formula if you don't have a mama hedgehog to be feeding the baby, and every other week you would give it more of a solid type of food, like baby or wet cat food to introducing kibble of your choice. As you introduce food that is more on the solid side, you will start leaning them of the milk or formula. This may not be 100% accurate so make sure to do your share of researching to do the best for your baby hedgehog.

[@sandycooper3188]

Hi. I am adopting a 6 week old baby hedgehog on May 9. U stated in your video it is a good idea to mix 2 or more kinds of food. Are there guidelines as to what food ingredients to mix? For example one with more fat, little less protein? Should they have different content. Thank you so much. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@ToriLynnPPH]

They can have different contents if you want, the only rule is that the average of your mix still needs to stay inside their guidelines (:

[@Joyce-rj4bu]

I love your channel you are so helpful in my life I’m getting a hedgehog on Christmas

[@lydiali3248]

Yay I’m so happy for you I’m getting my hedgehog in a month or so :)

[@Joyce-rj4bu]

Lydia Li kool

[@addisonwilcox9088]

Thank you this video was really helpful ur awesome

[@janetbuckskin8996]

The kibble list link is not working. Could you update? Thank you for all your videos!

[@ToriLynnPPH]

www.volcanoviewhedgehogs.com/kibble-list.html

[@chisi8569]

I know it's late, but can the hedgehog eat a cat food with a fish ingredient?

[@dadaverage1577]

not reccomended with fish only chicken or meat flavour

[@tasminscrochetcreations]

Hi there. I live in south africa and i have a Madagascan tenrec hedgehog. Jade is only a couple months old. I think under a year. The pet stores and the lady i night Jade from recommend to give her kitten food aswell as meal worms. But from the start Jade hasn't eaten the kitten pellets at all and it got to a point where i stopped giving it to her. Now later down the line where she now has a lot of dry skin. The lady told me that she must have the kitten pellets. So i have put it back in her cage and have even tried to feed her the kitten pellets. And she just doesn't want to eat it at all. Is there a way i can get her to eat it? And is there any other things i can give her that she can eat and is good for her?

[@birgitl.6304]

I just bought some cat food for my hedgie louis, but it has 39% Protein and 16% fat but 70%meat, 30% Greens and 0% Grains. The package is 300g and was quite expensive. Can i feed my hedgehog that food and change it when its finished? He‘s around 10 weeks btw

[@betheskridge9795]

Do hedgehog's eat cat food

[@StevenCryar]

Ive seen several people say the protein needs to be atleast 35%.. im so confused

[@ToriLynnPPH]

Protein 35% and higher can cause fatty liver disease.

[@lydiali3248]

Should I be feeding my hedgehog salads and fruits and veggies

[@wesleyss855]

I’m late but you should not feed veggies and fruit often it is ok as a treat every once in a while

[@93suzumiya]

Hi i have two hedgie. Male is 8 years old and female is 6 years old plus. Recently I change the other brand kibble which is gold-River Choice (chicken & fish meal formula) The previous kibble brands is greens and Royal Canon (kitten)both of them eat the same kibble.they've been eating this kibble about 3 days already,both of them is ok with it until just now my female hedgehog vomit, she is not anointing herself,just vomit light brown colour things after she eat her kibble.after vomit she just when to sleep. I just wanna ask that is it because of the kibble or she is pregnant? I'd put them today for just a day few week ago. There is no vet in Malaysia for hedgehogs.I hope you can help me. ☹️

[@rosiebeeck1155]

can you make a video about how to hold and carry a hedgie plz because I just got one and I struggle to hold him a lot

[@ToriLynnPPH]

+Rosie Beeck Added it to the requests list! 😊❤️

[@ur_local_therian440]

why not dog food hmm

[@jordancrowther2814]

My hedgehog is turning yellow and I thought it was the protein but the protein is 30% and the fat is 10% could it be that the food is red, yellow, and green?

[@amberhowell586]

Is hedgehog complete a good brand of food ? By exotic nutrition . I just bought a bag of it because I am wanting to switch my baby on to that instead of what he is on now . The lady I got him from has had him on iams kitten food ..

[@SukisFluff]

Can you feed a hedgehog wet cat food as a staple? My kid Mallow refuses hard foods, and the only things I can get him to eat are soft.

[@krissymaylin1529]

I have a baby hedgehog eating the name brand hedgehog food I want to switch to cat food for his health should I go this gradually or just go for or??

[@brookadam6130]

Ok so I switched my hedgehogs bedding to shaving and he keeps trying to eat it!!!Please help what do I do??

[@Larissa.garcia.1602]

Hello!❤

[@melissabostonn8647]

Hey Tori, please make more tenrec videos, my little guys arrive 10/1/19 one tenrec one hedgehog... I could really use a video explaining heating/feeding while tennis’s are in torpor or just videos in general. Thanks love

[@melissabostonn8647]

Hey Tori, please make more tenrec videos, my little guys arrive 10/1/19 one tenrec one hedgehog... I could really use a video explaining heating/feeding while tennis’s are in torpor or just videos in general. Thanks love

[@amsstrumher4384]

So what food do you recommend to feed hedgehogs? My hedgehog has a heart murmur and the food I feed him is ‘fromm gold’ hard cat food but he needs to have wet cat food due to him struggling to eat. NEED SUGGESTIONS PLEASE.