QuestionHi, so I got my hedgehog Noodles about a week ago. She is female and 7 or 9 weeks old. Recently I discovered skin behind her rigt front leg where her fur looked a bit clumpy. At first I thought she probably anointed herself but on closer inspection it felt like a piece of loose skin that is a bit dry and flaky. It's looks too low for a quil to be growing there. I can almost hold the peace of skin between my finger tips and it doesn't seem to hurt her when touching it. Shoul I be worrie?
AnswerHi, Clariska:
To get a definative answer, you really need to have her checked by a vet. The loose skin could just be a minor variation from the usual skin "fit." That is probably what I would think. I doesn't sound like a tumor or a cyst or anything that needs (immediate) attention.
I would give your girlie a bath in a soothing shampoo, followed by some Vit E oil, for the dry, flaky area of the skin.
Wish I could offer more.
Hedgie Blessings,
Laurel
