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illness

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Question
Hello.  Recently within the past few days my only hedgehog (female) is turning a yellow/oringish shade on its whole body, not including her spines. If you can help Spike, please let me know.Thank you very much.  /Sherry, Fl.

Answer
I cannot help with medical questions. I suggest you vivist a vet who is familar with hedgehogs. Do not see a vet who does not treat many hedgehogs. Two things that come to mind are that the hedgehog is overweight and you are seeing the fat, or your hedgehog may have Fatty Liver Disease which hedgehogs are very prone to getting, and it is a very serious thing.

Crystal