African pygmy hedgehog ear problems

RE: African pygmy hedgehog ear problems

Edward Jones — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:45:37 GMT

What's the consensus on the suitability of these as pets? I've been led to believe that it's not great due to the large territories that wild hedgehogs command, which can't be replicated when kept as a pet.

Sorry to derail the original topic - I've delayed posting to allow more on-topic replies first!

RE: African pygmy hedgehog ear problems

grumpyoldman — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:31:23 GMT

otodine + 10ml NAC (N-Acetyl Cystiene ) nothing else touches pseudomonas ears. Unless anyones doing TECA s on these creatures.

RE: African pygmy hedgehog ear problems

Marie Kubiak — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:10:57 GMT

Scabby ears is not uncommon in APH and is usually of no clinical significance. Cause is unknown but inappropriate humidity, superficial fungal infections and mite infestations are most commonly blamed.

The Pseudomonas otitis is more of a concern if there is evident inflammation and discharge. I would sedate, do a thorough ear clean, instill drops based on sensitivity results and then get the owner to continue oral antibiotics at home. They are unlikely to be getting drops in reliably unless it is an exceptionally well behaved hedgehog and unusually competent owner!

Marie