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Buying your hedgehog supplies on the web can save you a lot of hassle as most local pet stores do not carry the brands preferred by most experienced breeders and hobbyists. This guide walks you through the what-and-where of hedgehog products on the web. If you have any recommendations for additions to this list, please e-mail us and we will consider it for inclusion.
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Staple Foods [more info on selecting a diet for your hedgehog]
| Zoo Fare / Insectivore Fare | A soft pellet insectivore diet provided to a variety of animals by zoos. | |
| Select Diet / Hedgehog G-FM | Select Diet (or Hedgehog G-FM) is a soft-pellet food containing no byproducts, available in light and regular formulas. |
Hungry
Hedgehog |
| Spike's Delight | This is a crunchy, small pellet commercial food, available in light and regular formulas. |
Ain't
No Creek Ranch |
| Hedgehog Food Pack | Contains ZooFare, Select Diet, Pretty Pets, freeze dried crickets and mealies, and SnackTime. Great starter set to check your hedgehog's preferences. | Hungry Hedgehog |
| L'Avian Hedgehog Food | Crunchy small pellet commercial food. | Ain't
No Creek Ranch Hedgehogs in Space |
| 8 in 1 Hedgehog Food | Crunchy small pellet commercial food, sometimes available at pet stores. | |
| Old Mill Hedgehog Food | Crunchy small pellet, no preservatives. | Hedgehogs
in Space Thistle Dew Hedgehogs |
| Thistle Dew's Food Mix | A combination of many different hedgehog and cat foods to provide your hedgehog with variety, without the expense of buying all those different foods yourself. | Thistle Dew Hedgehogs |
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Treats
| SnackTime | This very crunchy treat is made with freeze-dried chicken livers and can be a good way to provide crunch to a soft-pellet diet. | Hungry Hedgehog |
| Can O' Worms |  ZooMed Can O' Worms -- moist, delicious canned mealworms! 3-4 max per day as a treat food for your hedgehog.
|
Petsmart.com |
| Can O' Crickets | 
ZooMed Can O' Crickets are guaranteed never to jump out of your
hand (or off your spoon). May also used as a vehicle for feeding oral
medications - just inject medicine into the cricket. |
Petsmart.com |
| Crunchy Crickets | Freeze dried crickets -- another alternative to feeding live crickets. | Ain't
No Creek Ranch Hedgehogs in Space Thistle Dew Hedgehogs |
| Waxsnax | Freeze dried waxworms, crunchy and beloved! | Ain't
No Creek Ranch Thistle Dew Hedgehogs |
| Bugs n Berries | A powdery mix of pulverized insects, insect eggs, berries, and other stuff that hedgehogs love. | |
| Freeze-dried Mealworms | Again, a good source of worms for hedgehogs, in a form even the squeamish can tolerate. | Hedgehogs in Space |
| Peanut Buggers | Crushed peanuts, freeze-dried crickets, and freeze-dried waxworms. | Hedgehogs in Space |
| Luv-Bugs | Powdered freeze-dried crickets and waxworms. | Hedgehogs
in Space Thistle Dew Hedgehogs |
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Wheels
| Jog-a-Hog Wheels | Brushed metal wheels available in 9.5", 12", 15" sizes | Ain't No Creek Ranch |
| Bucket Wheels | Large, open-sided, quiet, easy to clean wheels available in a rainbow of colors. | Seaborn
Designs A Spiny Place Hedgehog Rescue |
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Cages and Playpens
| Super Pet 2 Level Rabbitrail Starter Home |  Super Pet Starter 2 Level Rabbitrail Home with Stand -- this attractive and well-designed cage can easily be adapted to suit the needs of a hedgehog. Remove the wire insert for the bottom of the cage to avoid harming hedgie feet. |
Petsmart.com Ferret Store |
| Super Pet Deluxe 2 Level Rabbitrail Home |  Super Pet Deluxe 2 Level Rabbitrail Home with Stand -- a larger version of the starter home, above. Again, remove the wire insert to prevent injuries. |
Petsmart.com Ferret Store |
| Collapsible Cage | Portable yet sturdy, this cage comes in a variety of sizes. Remember, the larger, the better for your hedgehog! | Quality Cage Company |
| Prevue Playpen / Exercise Pen |  Small Animal Playpen from Prevue -- multicolored "fence" sections link together to form a temporary play area for your hedgehog. Collapses down to roughly the size of a magazine for easy storage or transport. Not appropriate as a permanent enclosure, but a great playpen! |
Ain't
No Creek Ranch Petsmart.com |
| Grrrrreat Wall | Also known as the "pet corral," this is a flexible, storable temporary playpen. | Jeffers Pet |
| Super Pet shelves and ramps | These snap-on shelves and ramps fit the Super Pet cages as well as the Collapsible Cage listed above. May work with other wire cages as well to provide some vertical space for your spiny friend. |
PETsMART.com Ferret Store |
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Hiding Places
| Hedgehog Hats | These extraordinary fabric hats make just the best hiding places for hedgehogs. | Joan Plombon |
| Hedgiebags / Sleeping Bags | Similar to a pillowcase, but smaller, these provide a safe, darkened place for your hedgehog to sleep. | |
| Critter Cozies | Critter cozies are approximately 12" x 15" and made of a flannelette material. Can be personalized with name or hedgehog graphics. | Lenny Groves |
| Super Pet Igloo | This plastic igloo is cute and secure place for your hedgehog to escape from the world. | Ain't
No Creek Ranch Hedgehogs in Space |
| Cozy Ferret Igloo | This fleece igloo has a removable bottom for easy cleaning. | Ferret Store |
| Deli Beds | Fleece-covered deli trays. | Pins n Needles |
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Carriers
| Pak-o-Pet Carriers | A terrific carrier, with lots of storage, meshed ventilation, and extra features. Even airline approved! Available in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Petite is perfect for a single hedgehog. | Celltei |
| Front Carry Bags | Like a reverse backpack, these provide a snug, hands-off way to carry your pet. Can be personalized with name or hedgehog graphics. | Lenny Groves |
| Drawstring Hedgiebag | Although not for sale, a pattern is available for a small, snug, denim-lined carrying bag. | The HedgeHouse |
| Hedgie Snuggle-Ups | Like a reverse backpack, these Hedgie Snuggle-Ups provide a snug, hands-off way to carry your pet. Chose from many already made draw string or velcro flap closure designs. It can also be personalized with name or hedgehog graphic. | Heaven In Harmony Hedgehogs |
| Shoulder Bags | Corduroy bags with shoulder straps, perfect for the hedgehog on the go! | Pins n Needles |
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Toys
| Lee's Kritter Krawlers | Available in a variety of sizes, but always choose 12" or larger for hedgehog use. Balls come in several colors, clear, and even glow in the dark! | PETCO |
| Giant Run Around Ball |  Super Pet Giant Run About Ball -- a large size "hamster" style ball that has a handle and doubles as a carrier. An IHOG necessity! This larger size is frequently not available at pet stores, so be sure to buy one that is large enough for your hedgehog to be comfortable running in it -- 12" or more. |
Ain't
No Creek Ranch PETsMART.com |
| Fun-nel Tubes | These clear, colorful plastic tunnels can be joined together or used separately to create a fun tunneling environment for your hedgehog. |
Ferret Store Hedgehogs in Space |
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First Aid
| Oral Syringes | Great for feeding sick or young hedgehogs, or administering liquid medications. | DrsFosterSmith.com |
| CellForte brand IP6 (120 capsule quantity) | Inositol hexaphosphate has been shown in some clinical trials to have significant anticancer effects. See our Cancer in Hedgehogs section for details. | Seacoast Natural Foods |
| Disposable syringes | A must for administering injectable medications, and can be used without needles for feeding. In addition, many oral medications can be injected into food items (for example, crickets) and then given to a hedgehog. | Gempler's |
| Medical-grade latex gloves | Occasionally necessary, and invaluable. These are lightweight for extra sensitivity and textured for improved grip. | Gempler's |
| Hand warmers | Single-use hand warmers commonly used by hikers and campers can also be used in an emergency to keep a hedgehog warm. Wrap in fabric to avoid direct contact with the hedgehog. | REI.com |
| Medical reference | Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine
and Surgery Includes Sugar Gliders and Hedgehogs by Katherine
E. Quesenberry, James W. Carpenter,
Peter Quesenberry |
Amazon.com |
| Electrolytes | Rebound Feline Formula is a liquid used to support cats nutritionally post-op or in other times of trauma and works well for syringe feeding hedgehogs. | VetMedDirect.com |
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Miscellaneous
| Hedgehog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet |  Hedgehog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is a terrific book by Dawn Wrobel of Ain't No Creek Ranch, longtime hedgehog breeder and expert. |
Barnes & Noble |
| Snuggle Safe Disc | Microwaveable disc that stays at a constant temperature for up to 12 hours. Excellent for cold winter nights, travel, and older pets. Snug covers available from Pins 'n' Needles. | DrsFosterSmith.com |
| Vellux blankets | These non-fray, cushy blankets are favored by hotels and hedgehogs alike. Makes a great cage liner -- just cut to fit and keep several on hand. | BlueLight.com (it's Martha Stewart, but they're the cheapest we found!) |
| Cage Liners | Corduroy cage liners for standard and custom sizes -- more durable than vellux and just as easy to care for. | Pins n Needles |
| Cabin Kennel | Airline approved carry-on carrier for small pets. Makes a great temporary home for auto travel or trips to the vet. Quilted covers available at Pins n Needles. | DrsFosterSmith.com |
| Flat sided quick lock crock | This food or water dish has a holder that secures tightly to any wire cage. The crock itself pops off easily for cleaning and filling. A must for those whose hedgehogs like to tip over bowls. |
PETsMART.com FerretStore.com |
| W.I.T.H. Collection | Memorial jewelry -- tiny bottles, pendants, and lockets -- to keep your beloved pet close to your heart for all time. | Whisper in the Heart |
| Hedgehog Shaped Soaps | A charming, hedgehog-shaped, hedgehog-friendly fragrance. $1.00 from each bar goes to the Hedgehog Welfare Society. | Soap Me Up! |
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issues that you encounter with your pet.