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How old should a hedgehog be to have a bath?

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#1 ·
I have a new baby hedgehog he is nearly 7wks old and quilling. Also he is pretty smelly. I wanted to give him an oatmeal bath but I'm not sure how old he needs to be to have a bath.
 
#2 ·
He's old enough. :) Just make sure the water is no more than an inch or so deep - he should be able to touch the bottom easily & keep his face out of the water. Having something his feet can grip in the bottom can help as well, such as a towel, fleece, or the little plastic grippy things you can buy for showers. And double check the temperature of the water with the inside of your wrist before you put him in - if it's too hot for your wrist, it's too hot for him.
 
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