{"id":189910,"date":"2023-01-30T05:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T05:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T10:33:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:33:23","slug":"what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"What human foods do hedgehogs eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_human_foods_do_hedgehogs_eat\" title=\"What human foods do hedgehogs eat?\">What human foods do hedgehogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_should_you_not_feed_hedgehogs\" title=\"What should you not feed hedgehogs?\">What should you not feed hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_do_hedgehogs_like_to_eat_as_pets\" title=\"What do hedgehogs like to eat as pets?\">What do hedgehogs like to eat as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_soft_foods_can_hedgehogs_eat\" title=\"What soft foods can hedgehogs eat?\">What soft foods can hedgehogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_is_a_hedgehog_favorite_fruit\" title=\"What is a hedgehog favorite fruit?\">What is a hedgehog favorite fruit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_is_hedgehogs_Favourite_food\" title=\"What is hedgehogs Favourite food?\">What is hedgehogs Favourite food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_are_good_treats_for_hedgehogs\" title=\"What are good treats for hedgehogs?\">What are good treats for hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Can_hedgehog_eat_bread\" title=\"Can hedgehog eat bread?\">Can hedgehog eat bread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_food_kills_hedgehogs\" title=\"What food kills hedgehogs?\">What food kills hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_must_not_be_given_to_hedgehogs\" title=\"What must not be given to hedgehogs?\">What must not be given to hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_is_safe_to_feed_a_hedgehog\" title=\"What is safe to feed a hedgehog?\">What is safe to feed a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Is_anything_poisonous_to_hedgehogs\" title=\"Is anything poisonous to hedgehogs?\">Is anything poisonous to hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_do_hedgehogs_eat_the_most\" title=\"What do hedgehogs eat the most?\">What do hedgehogs eat the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Do_hedgehogs_eat_human_food\" title=\"Do hedgehogs eat human food?\">Do hedgehogs eat human food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_human_food_can_hedgehogs_eat\" title=\"What human food can hedgehogs eat?\">What human food can hedgehogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_baby_food_can_hedgehogs_eat\" title=\"What baby food can hedgehogs eat?\">What baby food can hedgehogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_can_I_give_a_hedgehog_to_eat_and_drink\" title=\"What can I give a hedgehog to eat and drink?\">What can I give a hedgehog to eat and drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Can_hedgehogs_eat_ice_cream\" title=\"Can hedgehogs eat ice cream?\">Can hedgehogs eat ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_is_a_hedgehogs_favorite_treat\" title=\"What is a hedgehog&#8217;s favorite treat?\">What is a hedgehog&#8217;s favorite treat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Can_you_give_hedgehogs_bread\" title=\"Can you give hedgehogs bread?\">Can you give hedgehogs bread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_food_is_poisonous_to_hedgehogs\" title=\"What food is poisonous to hedgehogs?\">What food is poisonous to hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Does_bread_kill_hedgehogs\" title=\"Does bread kill hedgehogs?\">Does bread kill hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_hedgehog_in_garden\" title=\"How do I get rid of hedgehog in garden?\">How do I get rid of hedgehog in garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#Does_milk_kill_hedgehogs\" title=\"Does milk kill hedgehogs?\">Does milk kill hedgehogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat\/#What_can_a_human_feed_a_hedgehog\" title=\"What can a human feed a hedgehog?\">What can a human feed a hedgehog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_foods_do_hedgehogs_eat\"><\/span>What human foods do hedgehogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some commonly enjoyed human food treats to offer include cooked chicken, scrambled or boiled egg, other cooked meats, melons, strawberries, peaches, other soft fruits, peas, cooked carrots, green beans, cooked sweet potato, tomato, cottage cheese, yogurt, small pieces of cheese, baby foods, baby turkey sticks, and more<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_feed_hedgehogs\"><\/span>What should you not feed hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feeding hedgehogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food and crushed cat or dog biscuits.<\/li>\n<li>Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread &#8211; milk can cause diarrhoea and bread isn&#8217;t very nutritious.<\/li>\n<li>Check the food and water bowls each day to top them up with fresh water and food, and remove any food that hasn&#8217;t been eaten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-hedgehogs-friendly\/\">Are hedgehogs friendly?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hedgehogs_like_to_eat_as_pets\"><\/span>What do hedgehogs like to eat as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pet hedgehog&#8217;s diet should mainly consist of <b>high-quality hedgehog food mixed with high-quality, low-fat cat food. The following supplemental foods can be offered in small amounts two to three times a week: Gut-loaded insects, such as mealworms and crickets.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199036\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-hedgehogs-like-to-eat-as-pets.jpg\" alt=\"What do hedgehogs like to eat as pets?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-hedgehogs-like-to-eat-as-pets.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-hedgehogs-like-to-eat-as-pets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-hedgehogs-like-to-eat-as-pets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-hedgehogs-like-to-eat-as-pets-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_soft_foods_can_hedgehogs_eat\"><\/span>What soft foods can hedgehogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many hedgehogs will accept traditional foods softened with warm water. <b>Homemade or low-sodium chicken broth can be added to whole or crushed kibble provide moisture and to make the ground food a little tastier than plain water. Chicken, turkey and beef can be ground in the blender.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hedgehog_favorite_fruit\"><\/span>What is a hedgehog favorite fruit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruits: Dried fruit should be avoided, but a small amount of fresh fruit can be offered to your hedgehog as treats. <b>Apples, bananas, berries, and melons are popular choices among hedgehogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_hedgehogs_Favourite_food\"><\/span>What is hedgehogs Favourite food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Beetles, caterpillars, earthworms, millipedes, snails and slugs are all favourites, but hedgehogs are fairly flexible when it comes to their diet. As well as chicks, bird eggs and even frogs, they will sometimes eat berries and other fruits if they come across them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_good_treats_for_hedgehogs\"><\/span>What are good treats for hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mealworms.<\/li>\n<li>Waxworms.<\/li>\n<li>Crickets.<\/li>\n<li>Silkworms.<\/li>\n<li>Centipedes.<\/li>\n<li>Millipedes.<\/li>\n<li>Moist cat dog food.<\/li>\n<li>Scrambled or boiled egg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehog_eat_bread\"><\/span>Can hedgehog eat bread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, hedgehogs are insectivores and obligate carnivores, so their diet doesn&#8217;t require a large percentage of carbohydrates. <b>Bread provides little to no nutritional value for hedgehogs, so they shouldn&#8217;t eat it, even as a treat. There are many more nutrient-dense treats that your hedgehog will like and also find tasty.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_kills_hedgehogs\"><\/span>What food kills hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs can eat good quality proprietary hedgehog biscuits, dog biscuits and cat biscuits, which are best in that order.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_must_not_be_given_to_hedgehogs\"><\/span>What must not be given to hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never feed hedgehogs <b>milk or bread &#8211; milk can cause diarrhea and bread isn&#8217;t very nutritious. Check the food and water bowls each day to top them up with fresh water and food, and remove any food that hasn&#8217;t been eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JnDr0R9xZlM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_safe_to_feed_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>What is safe to feed a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apples, bananas, berries, and melons are popular choices among hedgehogs. Vegetables: Fresh tomatoes, fresh green beans, and cooked squash are some options that your hedgehog may enjoy. Starchy vegetables, such as corn, potatoes, and carrots should be avoided as well as dried vegetables.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_anything_poisonous_to_hedgehogs\"><\/span>Is anything poisonous to hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tea Tree oil\/ Eucalyptus\/Thieves &#8211; this includes tea tree shampoo, tea tree oil, tea tree sprays and anything tea tree. Even Candles inhaled can harm your hedgehog! This can be fatal in as little as one dose or application. It causes renal, liver and complete organ failure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hedgehogs_eat_the_most\"><\/span>What do hedgehogs eat the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Insects<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_eat_human_food\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs eat human food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feeding hedgehogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food and crushed cat or dog biscuits.<\/li>\n<li>Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread &#8211; milk can cause diarrhoea and bread isn&#8217;t very nutritious.<\/li>\n<li>Check the food and water bowls each day to top them up with fresh water and food, and remove any food that hasn&#8217;t been eaten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_food_can_hedgehogs_eat\"><\/span>What human food can hedgehogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apples, bananas, berries, and melons are popular choices among hedgehogs. Vegetables: Fresh tomatoes, fresh green beans, and cooked squash are some options that your hedgehog may enjoy. Starchy vegetables, such as corn, potatoes, and carrots should be avoided as well as dried vegetables.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_baby_food_can_hedgehogs_eat\"><\/span>What baby food can hedgehogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby foods are easy too store and relatively inexpensive. Baby food <b>fruits and vegetables, chicken and applesauce, and meat sticks are also popular. Higher-stage foods may have added sugar, onion powder, salt, and other ingredients that should be avoided.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_a_hedgehog_to_eat_and_drink\"><\/span>What can I give a hedgehog to eat and drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feeding hedgehogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food and crushed cat or dog biscuits.<\/li>\n<li>Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread &#8211; milk can cause diarrhoea and bread isn&#8217;t very nutritious.<\/li>\n<li>Check the food and water bowls each day to top them up with fresh water and food, and remove any food that hasn&#8217;t been eaten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_eat_ice_cream\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs eat ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs, like other animals, are lactose intolerant. A cup of milk to drink is never okay, and <b>don&#8217;t try ice cream either. Dairy just cannot be broken down inside their bellies and will result in discomfort for your hedgehog, so avoid this on your hedgehog food list.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199037 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-hedgehogs-eat-ice-cream.jpg\" alt=\"Can hedgehogs eat ice cream?\" width=\"1045\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-hedgehogs-eat-ice-cream.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-hedgehogs-eat-ice-cream-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-hedgehogs-eat-ice-cream-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1045px) 100vw, 1045px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hedgehogs_favorite_treat\"><\/span>What is a hedgehog&#8217;s favorite treat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most popular insects of hedgehogs and hedgehog owners are <b>mealworms, wax worms, silk worms and crickets. Treats can include live, canned or freeze-dried crickets, mealworms (only one or two per day), wax worms or other insects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_hedgehogs_bread\"><\/span>Can you give hedgehogs bread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only put out small amounts of food, as this is supplementary to their natural diet. <b>Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread as they can&#8217;t digest it and it upsets their stomachs. Be aware that putting any food out will attract all sorts of wildlife including predators, not just hedgehogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_poisonous_to_hedgehogs\"><\/span>What food is poisonous to hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Toxic foods are poisonous to hedgehogs and should be completely avoided.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grapes.<\/li>\n<li>Raisins.<\/li>\n<li>Tea Tree oil.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Avocado.<\/li>\n<li>Garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Potato.<\/li>\n<li>Egg yolk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_bread_kill_hedgehogs\"><\/span>Does bread kill hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bread is also <b>not good for hedgehogs because it&#8217;s low in nutritional value and don&#8217;t feed them milk because they are lactose intolerant and it can cause diarrhoea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_hedgehog_in_garden\"><\/span>How do I get rid of hedgehog in garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get rid of hedgehogs, you can <b>use either traps or repellents. Place the traps near fence lines, along hedges or alongside a fallen tree, so that the hedgehog cannot go around the trap. As bait, you can use a mixture of cat or dog food, fresh chicken or eggs with the shells still on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_milk_kill_hedgehogs\"><\/span>Does milk kill hedgehogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant and must never be given cows&#8217; milk or milk products. <b>It can cause severe digestive upset and kill them. If you want to give them a drink, make it water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_a_human_feed_a_hedgehog\"><\/span>What can a human feed a hedgehog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feeding hedgehogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food and crushed cat or dog biscuits.<\/li>\n<li>Never feed hedgehogs milk or bread &#8211; milk can cause diarrhoea and bread isn&#8217;t very nutritious.<\/li>\n<li>Check the food and water bowls each day to top them up with fresh water and food, and remove any food that hasn&#8217;t been eaten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OBBmm8WLwu8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What human foods do hedgehogs eat?What should you not feed hedgehogs?What do hedgehogs like to eat as pets?What soft foods can hedgehogs eat?What is a hedgehog favorite fruit?What is hedgehogs Favourite food?What are good treats for hedgehogs?Can hedgehog eat bread?What food kills hedgehogs?What must not be given to hedgehogs?What is safe to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199035,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-189910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-human-foods-do-hedgehogs-eat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189910"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=189910"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189910\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199042,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189910\/revisions\/199042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=189910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=189910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=189910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}