Hello everyone. I am a new hedgie owner and I am stumped. My 4 month old hedgehog Munchkin has changed her behavior since that cold spell we had this winter. She used to sleep during the day, run on her wheel at night and poop all over the wheel every night. Since the temp dropped in my apt. from 75 to 72 she has been acting differently. She has been eating and drinking, but not pooping. She has attempted hibernation a few times by going under her cage liner. I have since bought a ceramic heat emmiter and the temp is now 79. She still attempts hibernation during the night. I have made sure that the lighting cycle is apporpriate and I have even purchased a dehumidifier in case the humidity is a problem. (40-55%). I took her to the vet and she is not sure what is wrong with her. I have been keeping a close eye on her and taking her out from under her cage liner in the middle of the night because I am a panicked mother.
I have even been giving her a laxative (canned pumpkin) every other day to ensure she poops. It works! She has been sleeping in tight balls and takes a few seconds to come out of them- she never went into a ball before, but maybe she is just getting older and thats what typical hedgies do? She seems active when I take her out during the evenings and walks fine. I have noticed nose licking and a bit of sneezing. I am taking her to the vet again on the 7th for a follow up check up. The vet thinks that her body is still trying to hibernate. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do or what might be wrong with her? Thanks!
I <3 Munch!
I <3 Munch!