Are hedgehogs dangerous for dogs?

Hi there,

Just a heads-up though, hedgehogs carry diseases that can be passed on to dogs. They have loads of fleas, and I've found some in my garden that were absolutely riddled with ticks.

I saw a programme where a woman lived with two skunks and other animals. She said they’re very clean, they use a litter tray, etc... Mind you, Chocolat Café, I don’t have any answers for you...

Pet skunks???!!!!!??? 🤪

Blimey, I bet that’s quite a handful! 🤭

Hi all,

From what I’ve gathered, hedgehogs are a protected species in France. You need special authorisation to keep or rescue them, which involves obtaining an official permit from the local authorities.

Hi there! 🙂

Well, Erable is saying the same as me (I must admit, I found that out on a pet forum post where someone had a pet hedgehog; just like you, I was outraged, but she lived in Canada, which is why it's legal to keep them, much to the poor little things' despair).

Spot on, Tania! Hi there, by the way 👌

No, it's impossible to release these little hedgehogs into the wild!

They are captive-bred (often by small-scale hobby breeders). Especially since the one that is legal and recognised in Quebec is the African pygmy hedgehog.

For anyone who gets a hedgehog (which will set you back about £90 to £100, by the way), these little critters live in the same conditions as other exotic pets (hamsters, gerbils and all those other small furries!!!), meaning a life in a cage or a plastic storage tub.

I agree, whether it’s legal or not, let’s just leave the poor things alone.