{"id":88762,"date":"2022-04-22T12:07:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:07:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:43","slug":"do-hedgehogs-like-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Do hedgehogs like water?"},"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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_water\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like water?\">Do hedgehogs like water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_I_let_my_hedgehog_swim\" title=\"Can I let my hedgehog swim?\">Can I let my hedgehog swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_need_to_swim\" title=\"Do hedgehogs need to swim?\">Do hedgehogs need to swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_swim_in_pools\" title=\"Can hedgehogs swim in pools?\">Can hedgehogs swim in pools?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Are_hedgehogs_good_at_swimming\" title=\"Are hedgehogs good at swimming?\">Are hedgehogs good at swimming?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_bathe_in_water\" title=\"Can hedgehogs bathe in water?\">Can hedgehogs bathe in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Is_it_safe_to_let_your_hedgehog_swim\" title=\"Is it safe to let your hedgehog swim?\">Is it safe to let your hedgehog swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_play_in_water\" title=\"Can hedgehogs play in water?\">Can hedgehogs play in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_to_get_wet\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like to get wet?\">Do hedgehogs like to get wet?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Should_I_let_my_hedgehog_swim\" title=\"Should I let my hedgehog swim?\">Should I let my hedgehog swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Why_do_hedgehogs_need_to_swim\" title=\"Why do hedgehogs need to swim?\">Why do hedgehogs need to swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Should_hedgehogs_get_wet\" title=\"Should hedgehogs get wet?\">Should hedgehogs get wet?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_swim_in_chlorine_pools\" title=\"Can hedgehogs swim in chlorine pools?\">Can hedgehogs swim in chlorine pools?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_go_in_the_pool\" title=\"Can hedgehogs go in the pool?\">Can hedgehogs go in the pool?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_enjoy_swimming\" title=\"Do hedgehogs enjoy swimming?\">Do hedgehogs enjoy swimming?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_you_put_hedgehogs_in_water\" title=\"Can you put hedgehogs in water?\">Can you put hedgehogs in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_swimming\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like swimming?\">Do hedgehogs like swimming?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_float_in_water\" title=\"Do hedgehogs float in water?\">Do hedgehogs float in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Why_cant_hedgehogs_swim\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t hedgehogs swim?\">Why can&#8217;t hedgehogs swim?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_being_in_water\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like being in water?\">Do hedgehogs like being in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Should_hedgehogs_be_given_baths\" title=\"Should hedgehogs be given baths?\">Should hedgehogs be given baths?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_I_put_my_hedgehog_in_water\" title=\"Can I put my hedgehog in water?\">Can I put my hedgehog in water?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Can_hedgehogs_get_wet\" title=\"Can hedgehogs get wet?\">Can hedgehogs get wet?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#What_happens_when_hedgehogs_get_wet\" title=\"What happens when hedgehogs get wet?\">What happens when hedgehogs get wet?<\/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\/do-hedgehogs-like-water\/#Do_hedgehogs_like_baths\" title=\"Do hedgehogs like baths?\">Do hedgehogs like baths?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_water\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Letting Your Hedgehog Enjoy Water <b>Hedgehogs enjoy water, and you should let them have a warm bath or a relaxing swim once or twice a month. Remember that as much as your hedgehog might love swimming, they cannot do it often. Their skin is very sensitive, and too much exposure to water can dry their skin out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_let_my_hedgehog_swim\"><\/span>Can I let my hedgehog swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These animals are small, but they are covered with spiky quills that are filled with air. This helps to make them float should they enter water. So in general, the answer is yes! <b>Most hedgehogs are able to swim well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_need_to_swim\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs need to swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs can swim and actually are good swimmers, according to ARKive. Although ones found in the deserts of Africa might not get many chances to swim, the prickly little fellows that come from the lowlands in western Europe, which have marshes and ponds, do have the opportunity to swim now and then.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_swim_in_pools\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs swim in pools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs are good swimmers but they often drown through sheer exhaustion as <b>they are unable to get out of ponds or swimming pools.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hedgehogs_good_at_swimming\"><\/span>Are hedgehogs good at swimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>they are good swimmers, hedgehogs need an accessible ledge to get in and out of the water, making creeks and rivers great places for a hedgehog pool party, but man-made swimming pools or ponds may have ledges that are too hard for hedgehogs to climb  keep an eye for any hedgehogs in trouble if you have a pool <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_bathe_in_water\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs bathe in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many hedgehogs love to play in warm water and will enjoy themselves during bath time. We prefer to give hedgehogs a bath in a sink or a bathtub. Hedgehogs are prone to relieve themselves in the warm water so we prefer to use our laundry sink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_let_your_hedgehog_swim\"><\/span>Is it safe to let your hedgehog swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is safe for hedgehogs to swim as long as you provide them with a safe environment to swim in. To allow your hedgehog to swim, you can fill a little tub with a small amount of water and place it on the floor or counter. Make sure there is a step for them to climb up on when they want to get out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_play_in_water\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs play in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though hedgehogs make great pets and are becoming more popular, many owners are unsure of their swimming capabilities. These animals are small, but they are covered with spiky quills that are filled with air. This helps to make them float should they enter water. So in general, the answer is <b>yes!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_to_get_wet\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like to get wet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though <b>it&#8217;s fine for them to get wet, they don&#8217;t like it a lot, and they shouldn&#8217;t be wet all of the time. This is why hedgehogs in the wild keep their nests dry. Otherwise they simply get too cold.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_hedgehog_swim\"><\/span>Should I let my hedgehog swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs love to swim and do so just for fun. A hedgehog can go through his entire life without swimming or needing to swim, but given the chance, they will happily spend time in water. <b>It is not necessarily important for a hedgehog to swim, and when allowing your hedgehog to swim, you need to keep an eye on them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_hedgehogs_need_to_swim\"><\/span>Why do hedgehogs need to swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only do they swim, <b>they also float. Hedgehog spines are hollow, air-filled tubes. So a hedgehog who gets tired whilst swimming can turn onto her back and float on her spines. Think of it like having your own built-in lilo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_hedgehogs_get_wet\"><\/span>Should hedgehogs get wet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs much prefer to be dry. Even though it&#8217;s fine for them to get wet, they don&#8217;t like it a lot, and <b>they shouldn&#8217;t be wet all of the time. This is why hedgehogs in the wild keep their nests dry. Otherwise they simply get too cold.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_swim_in_chlorine_pools\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs swim in chlorine pools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs can swim in swimming pools if you take the proper precautions. Always be right by your hedgehog and be careful not to splash chlorinated water into its eyes, ears or mouth. Have something in the water for your pet to climb onto if they want to just float and rest awhile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_go_in_the_pool\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs go in the pool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is fine for them to swim in a heated pool, but usually pool water is just too cold for them. Your hedgehog might be a bit reluctant at first to get into the water. Try not to force them to get in. If they panic in the water, it might be a dangerous situation for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_enjoy_swimming\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs enjoy swimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog may have been led to believe that Sonic (and all other hedgehogs) can&#8217;t swim, but it turns out that real life hedgehogs are strong paddlers in natural bodies of water. Nocturnal creatures, <b>hedgehogs can run and swim up to 2km a night in search of food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_hedgehogs_in_water\"><\/span>Can you put hedgehogs in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many hedgehogs love to play in warm water and will enjoy themselves during bath time. We prefer to give hedgehogs a bath in a sink or a bathtub. Hedgehogs are prone to relieve themselves in the warm water so we prefer to use our laundry sink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_swimming\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like swimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs love to swim and do so just for fun. A hedgehog can go through his entire life without swimming or needing to swim, but given the chance, they will happily spend time in water. It is not necessarily important for a hedgehog to swim, and when allowing your hedgehog to swim, you need to keep an eye on them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_float_in_water\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs float in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many hedgehogs love to play in warm water and will enjoy themselves during bath time. We prefer to give hedgehogs a bath in a sink or a bathtub. Hedgehogs are prone to relieve themselves in the warm water so we prefer to use our laundry sink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_hedgehogs_swim\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t hedgehogs swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehog quills are filled with air chambers, which make them buoyant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_being_in_water\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like being in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hedgehogs enjoy water, and you should let them have a warm bath or a relaxing swim once or twice a month. Remember that as much as your hedgehog might love swimming, they cannot do it often. Their skin is very sensitive, and too much exposure to water can dry their skin out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_hedgehogs_be_given_baths\"><\/span>Should hedgehogs be given baths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most hedgehogs will need a bath even less than once per month. Hedgehogs become most dirty by stepping in their droppings, so to avoid extra baths, make sure to clean their cage regularly, around once a week or less if required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_my_hedgehog_in_water\"><\/span>Can I put my hedgehog in water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hedgehogs love to swim and do so just for fun. A hedgehog can go through his entire life without swimming or needing to swim, but given the chance, they will happily spend time in water. <b>It is not necessarily important for a hedgehog to swim, and when allowing your hedgehog to swim, you need to keep an eye on them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hedgehogs_get_wet\"><\/span>Can hedgehogs get wet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>they are good swimmers, hedgehogs need an accessible ledge to get in and out of the water, making creeks and rivers great places for a hedgehog pool party, but man-made swimming pools or ponds may have ledges that are too hard for hedgehogs to climb  keep an eye for any hedgehogs in trouble if you have a pool <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_hedgehogs_get_wet\"><\/span>What happens when hedgehogs get wet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If He Gets Wet <b>It can take up to 45 minutes to entirely dry your hedgehog after a bath, but it&#8217;s worth it. If you don&#8217;t take the time to do a complete job, you&#8217;ll have to keep him out of drafts until he is entirely dry to ensure he doesn&#8217;t become sick from catching a chill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hedgehogs_like_baths\"><\/span>Do hedgehogs like baths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These animals are small, but they are covered with spiky quills that are filled with air. This helps to make them float should they enter water. So in general, the answer is yes! <b>Most hedgehogs are able to swim well<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do hedgehogs like water?Can I let my hedgehog swim?Do hedgehogs need to swim?Can hedgehogs swim in pools?Are hedgehogs good at swimming?Can hedgehogs bathe in water?Is it safe to let your hedgehog swim?Can hedgehogs play in water?Do hedgehogs like to get wet?Should I let my hedgehog swim?Why do hedgehogs need to swim?Should hedgehogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88762"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88762"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88762\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}