How to Give a Hedgehog a Bath

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make the water warm; not hot or it will put them in shock.

   You can't do cold water either or it might make them go into hibernation.
   
   If it feels okay when you put the water on your inner arm/wrist, it will be okay. , Your hedgehog will try to get out of the water, but try to keep them in one spot.
   
   It will be easier in the long run., You have to get the toothbrush wet and gently start rubbing the toothbrush in the direction of the quills., It's a second nature for them., It doesn't matter if the underside of them gets shampooed or not.,, They could get cold and go into hibernation!
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   Step 2: Turn off the water and then put some gentle pet shampoo into the water.

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   Step 3: Use a soft bristled toothbrush.

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   Step 4: make sure that you gently rub their feet because when they run on their wheel they like to go to the bathroom.

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   Step 5: make sure that you get the underside of them wet.

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   Step 6: When you're done

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   Step 7: make sure you wrap them in a towel so they can stay warm.

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   Step 8: DO NOT put them in their cage when they are wet!

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