[Nenasel19]

Hello hedgehog families, so usually my hedgehog drinks her water bottle in a few day but lately she’s been drinking an entire bottle of water in a day or two. I’m a bit worried about her. Any ideas ?

 

[Spiky_Floof<3]

Has it been extra hot lately? Any new treats or food? More exercise? Stress?

 

[Nenasel19]

No, it’s actually been a bit chilly lately but she has her personal hearing mat to keep her in good temperature. And no change in diet or exercises.

 

[Stiles]

Hello hedgehog families, so usually my hedgehog drinks her water bottle in a few day but lately she’s been drinking an entire bottle of water in a day or two. I’m a bit worried about her. Any ideas ?

Excessive water drinking might be due to diabetes or perhaps a side effect to tumors or cancers in her organs like the liver, making her very thirsty.

 

[Spiky_Floof<3]

Excessive water drinking might be due to diabetes or perhaps a side effect to tumors or cancers in her organs like the liver, making her very thirsty.

This is worst case of course!!

 

[Kalandra]

When there are sudden changes in behavior and you cannot determine the root cause are a good time to seek a veterinary opinion.

I'm assuming you have checked her bedding and her bottle isn't just leaking. Are you actually seeing her drink more frequently?

 

[Nenasel19]

When there are sudden changes in behavior and you cannot determine the root cause are a good time to seek a veterinary opinion.

I'm assuming you have checked her bedding and her bottle isn't just leaking. Are you actually seeing her drink more frequently?

She’s actually feeling a lot better all back to normal. Was given antibiotics and a few chopped cranberry’s to munch on

 

[Kalandra]

That's good news. I do have to ask though, what was her reaction to cranberries? I've never tried those with a hedgehog and while my initial thought would be "ah they won't eat those" the other part of me says "hedgehogs never do what you expect".

 

[Nenasel19]

My hedgie is extremely picky with her food but weirdly I feel like she knew that it would make her feel better so she ate them now when I try to give it to her she kinda hesitant but realizes it helps