Subject: Hedgehogs and their Fleas Wed May 02, 2012 2:51 pm
Hedgehogs have had a terrible reputation for being flea ridden. This they are, but the flea that afflicts them is a specialist feeder and has evolved to only thrive on hedgehogs. They will hitch a lift and bite a dog or cat, but their body types are not favoured by the fleas, and they soon leave to find a hedgehog host.
Lou
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Subject: Re: Hedgehogs and their Fleas Fri May 04, 2012 8:31 am
Not all wilde hedgehogs have fleas ... i believe .
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Subject: Re: Hedgehogs and their Fleas Fri May 04, 2012 8:35 am
Nope but they are generally treated when they get to a carers - only ever seen one of my rescues with fleas but the majority do have ticks
Lou
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Subject: Re: Hedgehogs and their Fleas Fri May 04, 2012 8:54 am
Frankiee and Lucky Ludo had ticks but i ddint see any fleas on them .x
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