The main foods of pet hedgehogs are insects, fruits and vegetables, which can provide nutrients such as protein and vitamins.

Among them, the species of insects include crickets, grasshoppers and moths. , you can buy it from a pet store or catch it outdoors. Vegetables and fruits can choose tomatoes, carrots, pumpkins, apples and so on. And it is more convenient to cut the hedgehog into small pieces or stir it into mud.

2. How much should a pet hedgehog eat every day?

The dietary requirements of hedgehogs vary with age, health and weight, but you can refer to the following guidelines:

An adult hedgehog weighing about 400g can feed 2 to 3 crickets or 1 grasshopper plus1-2g of fruits and vegetables every day. If it is a hedgehog, it can be halved according to its weight and gradually increased to the adult's diet.

3. Foods to avoid

In addition to the above food types, hedgehogs also need to avoid eating some foods:

First of all, foods with high fat and high salt content, such as peanuts, potato chips and ham, will bring digestive and health problems to hedgehogs. Secondly, the common chocolate and foods with high caffeine content may also have neurotoxic effects on hedgehogs. Finally, acidic fruits, peppers and onions can cause irritation and discomfort to the hedgehog's mouth and stomach.

4. Nutritional supplements

If breeders are worried that their hedgehogs can't get enough nutrition, they can consider using professional nutritional supplements sold by pet stores, including liquid vitamins and minerals. However, it is necessary to follow the feeding instructions to prevent damage caused by excessive supplementation or misuse.