[pixiedreamer]

So I've only had Egon Goob since sunday, but he's got some poop on his quills...

Should I give him a bath? I've tried wetting a Q-tip and trying to wipe it off, but its really dried on there :/ I thought if I gave him a bath, I could try to trim his nails afterwards because they're getting kinda long :/ and sharp :/ plus the cuddling afterwards would help us to bond more

What do you guys suggest I do?

Oh, and I would just be using oatmeal water because I have not yet obtained any aveeno body wash for him. I do have baby shampoo, but am not going to risk it. His skin is a little dry already. Not going to add to it

Other than him having poopy quills, he's an active little guy loves his wheel and burrowing, lol, tried burrying in my sleeve this morning :3

 

[sunshinequill]

If you can't get it off, then I'd go ahead and give him a bath. I wouldn't do the nails yet, though. That can be an adventure in itself! A bath will give him some fun snuggle time afterward while you wait for him to get completely dry before putting him back in his cage.

Helen Justis
www.sunshinequillhedgehogs.com