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About Laura T.
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Expertise
Any questions regarding housing, feeding, or other care for pet hedgehogs or whether a hedgehog would be a suitable pet for a particular person or family. Also able to answer most breeding questions and willing to suggest questions to ask a veterinarian if an animal requires veterinary care.

Experience
I have had pet hedgehogs for the past eleven years and have seriously bred them, focusing on excellence in health and temperament, for the past nine years. During the entire time I have owned hedgehogs I have provided rescue services whenever needed. I have been involved with several nationwide hedgehog organizations and am one of the owners of a large social and advisory site for hedgehog owners. With the help of colleagues I developed a test for hedgehog temperament that has been used both nationally and internationally by hedgehog organizations, breeders, and fanciers.

Education/Credentials
BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Have done extensive independent study on care of hedgehogs, including studying information on their lives in the wild and veterinary publications both on the internet and as recommended by our veterinarian.

Past/Present Clients
Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sedgwick County Zoo, Garden City Zoo

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

breeding7/12/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: I have alot of experience with raising small mammals... but i havent raised a hedgehog yet. i have a ...
  A: Well you could try to look at some rescues. There are small animal rescues everywhere. You could ...
rescued hedgehogs6/22/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: sadly were they were in my compost heep they couldnt stay as i use it a lot and was frightened of ...
  A: some hedgehogs can eat kitten food but there is specially formed hedgehog food in pet stores right ...
HEDGEHOG EMERGENCY!6/7/2008Laura T.
  Q: yes dropped! were not sure how the baby landed and were verry worried! my little sister was holding ...
  A: Not seeing the baby I can't give you any definite answers. Most likely, if she is moving around she ...
food?5/6/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: I'm one of the experts in the ferret category, but I don't know all that much about hedgehogs. I ...
  A: you can buy proper food for your hedgehog, I feed my hedgehogs the meal worms before they turn into ...
me hedgie has a swollen leg!!5/2/2008Laura T.
  Q: my hedgehog is about 8 weeks old and her right back leg ( around her joint ) is all swollen and ...
  A: I have had hedgehogs for almost 13 years now, and I would RUN, not walk, to a vet. This sounds like ...
Hedgehog wih a swollen leg?5/2/2008Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: my hedgehog is about 8 weeks old and her right back leg ( around her joint ) is all swollen and ...
  A: Stephanie: I'm no vet, but it sounds to me like her leg might be severely injured or even broken. ...
breeding hedgehogs4/19/2008Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: my friend is a hedgehog breeder and they have about 11 girl hedgehogs and 1 boy, i dont know if ...
  A: Emily: You are right to question the practices of your breeder friend. Most ethical breeders do ...
breeding hedgehogs4/19/2008Laura T.
  Q: my friend is a hedgehog breeder and they have about 11 girl hedgehogs and 1 boy, i dont know if ...
  A: It is hard for me to make a judgment call on whether they are "breeding them wrong" without knowing ...
hedgehogs pooing indoors4/14/2008Laura T.
  Q: please advise. we have a hedgehog which lives in our garden.All is fine apart from every night he ...
  A: I don't really have any experience with Euro Hedgies, so all I can do is try to come up with ...
Hedgies4/9/2008Laura T.
  Q: I was just wondering were to get a hedgehog? I know of one place only. I live in central Alberta if ...
  A: Your best bet is going to be to do a web search for breeders in your area. You can also ask at your ...
baby hedgie4/4/2008Laura T.
  Q: all was well until this morning when i noticed that one of the babies has something wrong with its ...
  A: The fact that it's red makes me a little concerned about infection, or that possibly it was bitten ...
are Hedgehogs a good pet?4/3/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: I'm thinking of getting a pet hedgehog because I love having a pet of my own. I had a Chinchilla for ...
  A: Well hedgehogs are wonderful pets!! I'm sorry that your chinchilla passed away! Well to start by ...
is a hedgehog right for me?3/24/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: Is hedgehog right for me? I live in family of 6 and one of the children is 8 years old. So would a ...
  A: i cant really answer that could you please give me some more information? ( who will be the person ...
???3/16/2008Laura T.
  Q: I am thinking of getting a hedgehog, and i want to know if its the right pet for me, i don't want it ...
  A: Carlos -- I'm sorry, but I do not personally know any good breeders in that area. When you do find ...
???3/15/2008Laura T.
  Q: I am thinking of getting a hedgehog, and i want to know if its the right pet for me, i don't want it ...
  A: Carlos -- I have never had a problem with fleas in my 12 years of owning hedgehogs, although I am ...
Hedgies2/8/2008Laura T.
  Q: Where do you get a hedgehog? Thank you for your help! Lynsdey
  A: You can find a hedgehog several places. Some pet stores do carry them, and you can sometimes find a ...
my hedgehog bites and i think hese sick!!2/6/2008Stephanie .S
  Q: i dont know why, he never used to act like this and he also will not eat and it seems like his mouth ...
  A: don't worry you don't have to panic. When did he stop eating? He may be biting because hes crying ...
new to hedgies1/29/2008Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: Ive always been interested in hedgehogs and may have the oppertunity to get one from a breeder in ...
  A: Ashley: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Something seems to have been the matter ...
dry scalloping12/25/2007Crystal S
  Q: there skin is so dry its flakeing off ( the dead skin is ) what should we do? we bath them with just ...
  A: I don't answer medical questions. You may be over bathing. Sometime you just need a foot bath, not a ...
hedgehog mating behaviour11/16/2007Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: i'm curious about hedgehog and i have an intention to keep one as a pet. i've tried to do some ...
  A: Yoanita: (1) Hedgehog waste can have a relatively strong smell at first before it dries, but ...
HELP!! AIR BUBBLE IN MY BABY HEDGEHOG!!!11/7/2007Laura T.
  Q: hi i just found an air bubble in my baby hedgies stomic ( its quite large ) and im verry worried ...
  A: Your best bet is to treat it from both ends. You are going to want to give him a drop of mylecon ...
HELP!!! BREEDING DISASTER!!!11/4/2007Laura T.
  Q: her cage had fallen over and she was verry upset about it and we tried to leave her alone for quite ...
  A: Usually once you reach two weeks old you're in the clear. Most babies that I have lost have died ...
HELP!!! BREEDING DISASTER!!!11/4/2007Laura T.
  Q: her cage had fallen over and she was verry upset about it and we tried to leave her alone for quite ...
  A: Watch the undertank heater, they get pretty warm and you don't want to cook the little guy. :) ...
HELP!!! BREEDING DISASTER!!!11/3/2007Laura T.
  Q: her cage had fallen over and she was verry upset about it and we tried to leave her alone for quite ...
  A: If there is any way you can convince the mother to take the baby back, that is the best thing to do, ...
eating9/29/2007Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: what do garden hedgehogs eat?
  A: Sanda: By "garden" hedgehogs, I assume you mean wild European hedgehogs, since hedgehogs are not ...
can i9/11/2007Crystal S
  Q: ANSWER: Yes, you can give your hedgehog fruits and vegetables, but you should give them in ...
  A: In the wild, hedgehogs would be eating bugs, not fruits or vegetable. You could give a bit of peeled ...
URGENT!!! DOSE MY HEDGIE HAVE AMMONIA OR A LUNG INFECTION?9/11/2007Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: well i had to give her a bath because they were everywhere even on her eyes so i tried to wash her ...
  A: Your hedgie needs to see a vet ASAP. Respiratory illnesses in hedgehogs can progress rapidly and be ...
can i9/9/2007Crystal S
  Q: Hello I just bought a hedgehog and i was wondering if I could give it fruits or veggies? thanks
  A: Yes, you can give your hedgehog fruits and vegetables, but you should give them in moderation. ...
breeding and behavior8/16/2007Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: she dident bite him she just hissed and charged. she is a little bigger then her normal size and i ...
  A: Stephanie: First, try to stay nice and calm, 'cause hedgehogs pick up on your emotions. I think ...
Hedgehogs7/8/2007Crystal S
  Q: R these good pets? can u handle them with ur hands?
  A: They can be good pets, and with time you can handle them with your hands. Each hedgehog has their ...
Quilling again??6/30/2007Laurel Sedgwick
  Q: I've read that sometimes hedgies go through a second phase of quilling after about a year. Fagan ...
  A: A hedgehog may go through several quillings related to growth, but not at Fagan's age. I would look ...
Genrel questions6/12/2007Crystal S
  Q: I am intrested in buying another pet but thought i'd go for something relitivly quite and low ...
  A: Hedgehog urine has a very strong odor, and the hedgehog tends to smell a little musky because of ...
housing ques.5/22/2007Crystal S
  Q: I have an old 20long tank, and I've always wanted to own a hedgehog. I find them facinating little ...
  A: No, it is too narrow. You want as big as possible, and you don't want to make your hedgehog feel ...
Getting a hedgehog5/18/2007Crystal S
  Q: I'm a fellow expert on this fantastic website but I deal with hamsters. I am considering getting a ...
  A: Hedgehogs require a bit more care than a hamster. They need to be handled daily to keep a sociable ...
hedgie care5/5/2007Crystal S
  Q: I am considering owning a hedgehog. I would like to know about the daily/weekly care and the best ...
  A: It is bwat to get a hedgedog from a breeder, but a pet store hedgehogis fine. You can expect to ...
Basic's12/2/2006Crystal S
  Q: I Would like another pet sometime next spring or summer. I like exotic pets, I currently have dogs ...
  A: They are very noisy at night. If the hedgehog has to live in your bedroom, it could be a problem. ...
hedgehogs11/4/2006Crystal S
  Q: i would love to buy a hedgehog. where can i find one? (I live in New Hampshire). how much would one ...
  A: Hedgehogs cost around $90-$150. You can feed a some premium low-fat adult cat food once a day.Every ...
Hedgehogs10/18/2006Crystal S
  Q: I have had a hedgehog before, someone gave him to me, and he was the best pet I have ever had! I ...
  A: You can get them from a breeder or pet store. A hedgehog should cost around $80-150. It is best to ...

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