Hey, this is my first post here. I have an adorable, though sort of temperamental little hedgehog named Herman. I got him from a breeder about four months ago, and all has been going pretty well. He started out as a big time explorer, but now he seems to equally like sitting on my lap with my hands cupped around him (for warmth).
Anyways, a while back I had him checked out by a vet because he was walking a little funny (not WHS, thank goodness), and the Vet noticed he had sorta dry ears, and recommended that I rub a little lotion on his ears every once in a while.
Taking advantage of his newfound ability to sit still, I decided to rub a little Eucerin on his ears. It was a mild disaster. He hated it, and did his best to run away from me, going so far as to topple about a foot to the ground. I put him back in the cage, but he carried on in there as well, (when I picked him I had lotion all over my hands). He was licking his belly and chewing on his paws. I eventually just gave him a bath, which seemed to calm him down since it washed away from the lotion.
Anyways, I was wondering what you all thought about this episode, and if it was that bad for him or if I should find a better way to put lotion on his ears. Also, if you have any ideas as to what was up with his walking I would really appreciate it too. He sort of does this thing where he picks up his hind legs really high when he walks. It's not unlike what those certain type of horses do.
Anyways, a while back I had him checked out by a vet because he was walking a little funny (not WHS, thank goodness), and the Vet noticed he had sorta dry ears, and recommended that I rub a little lotion on his ears every once in a while.
Taking advantage of his newfound ability to sit still, I decided to rub a little Eucerin on his ears. It was a mild disaster. He hated it, and did his best to run away from me, going so far as to topple about a foot to the ground. I put him back in the cage, but he carried on in there as well, (when I picked him I had lotion all over my hands). He was licking his belly and chewing on his paws. I eventually just gave him a bath, which seemed to calm him down since it washed away from the lotion.
Anyways, I was wondering what you all thought about this episode, and if it was that bad for him or if I should find a better way to put lotion on his ears. Also, if you have any ideas as to what was up with his walking I would really appreciate it too. He sort of does this thing where he picks up his hind legs really high when he walks. It's not unlike what those certain type of horses do.