[bamafan2112]

Can hedgies eat spinach as a treat? Tried to dig up info for this on the site but couldn't find anything. If anyone can let me know I'd appreciate it!

 

[funkybee]

ya I'd like to know if its ok to, seems like it would be but I'm not sure cause there doesn't seem to be any info on it

 

[gyaku]

I don't know about that one, my guess is no for the same reason as letuce, though I think this is something Nancy should take a look at.

 

[LizardGirl]

It should be fine, if your hedgie will eat it. Most won't eat greens. If you do offer it don't give too much, it has a lot of water in it (like lettuce).

 

[Shelbys Mom]

I've never been able to find any info on Spinach either, I would also like to know if it is safe.
I know Vander will eat it ever so often.
I eat baby spinach so I cut up one leaf and gave one to each of them and Vander was the only one who ate it.

 

[HedgeMom]

There is no reason to not offer fresh spinach, other than you're liable to end up with a green hedgehog from annointing. Avoid canned spinach because the sodium is too high.

 

[Shelbys Mom]

Thanks HedgeMom.
I only feed and eat fresh spinach (I can't stand the canned stuff).

 

[mommyofmany]

Spinach is full of lots of vitamins, unlike lettuce. I feed it to my gliders. It's got lots of calcium in it too. I can't imagine why it would possibly be bad for hedgies(except for the green hedgie thing, lol).

 

[Kalandra]

My dear sweet Rosie, who will eat just about anything I give her, likes her spinach to be cooked/steamed.

 

[HedgeMom]

My dear sweet Rosie, who will eat just about anything I give her, likes her spinach to be cooked/steamed.

With a sprinkle of bacon and balsamic vinegar? Yum...