First Visit to the Vet

Annnnd today we had our first vet visit. I had fed Sticky a grape or two because a lot of other hedgehog owners say that grapes can be used for treats. BUT... then Sticky started to eat hardly anything, poop less (obviously), and poop green stool... which isn`t good. I then learned that hedgehogs can get renal liver or organ failure problems if they eat grapes so i basically freaked the holy mother out and took her to the vet.

When I took her to the vet, though, the vet basically told me that Sticky was perfectly fine, was a normal weight, good demeanour, looks healthy and all... and that grapes eaten in high quantities cause problems but it`s fine since I basically gave her one grape every maybe 4 or 5 weeks anyway. They`re just dangerous because sometimes they get caught on the roof of the hedgehog`s mouth and cause mayhem.

So basically crisis averted... except that she was sooo hyperactive at the vet`s but that`s not really anything to worry about.

Oh God, I hope nobody thinks I`m a terrible pet owner. It`s hard trying to raise a hedgehog blindly. I only fear the day I start popping out kids (just kidding). I need more friends with hedgehogs.

... but at least now I have her on file at a vet`s just in case. Silver lining! (which is by the way an amazing movie).

While waiting for our appointment, two dog owners were shocked to find a hedgehog sitting next to their pets. I always love seeing the reaction of people who are shocked to find out I have a hedgehog or meet Sticky for the first time haha - it`s a small shred of amusement I get


And thank you, Cypress St. Animal Hospital!