[spoogysprouts]

Ok, so my boyfriend's hedgie never got handled much, so he gets super puffy whenever I take him out to socialize. The other day when I had him out I noticed that he has dry skin pretty much all over. I read on another post that some people have used olive oil and a q-tip to help heal the dry skin. Now, this might work on my super lovey female, but Scrambles just isn't having any of it. When I tried he just pulls his quills in closer together. Also, he kind of sucks in whenever i touch him. I'm scared that this started awhile ago and maybe it hurts him to have someone touch him because his skin in so dry. I was thinking about trying an oatmeal soak tonight. anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[spoogysprouts]

Thank you so much! I'll try giving him a bath tonight when I get home from the store. I'll also pick up some flax seed oil. I don't think he has mites because he's not scratching at all. He just seems depressed, dry, and angry. I have him on my lap and he's just laying here with his head down, not hissing, poping or anything thank you for your help tho, I'll try out some stuff tonight!

 

[spoogysprouts]

Ok, so I've been putting the flax seed oil in his food and I also gave him an oat meal bath. His skin doesn't seem to have gotten any better. I had him on the bed today and he left behind a lot of flaked off skin. could that be an indication of mites? If so, is there a possibility he could pass them on to me?