Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share their homes with a hedgehog.
PART ONE: Welcome to the World of the Hedgehog.1. What Is a Hedgehog?2. Hedgehogs as Pets.3. Choosing and Preparing for Your Hedgehog.PART TWO: Living with a Hedgehog.4. Bringing Your Hedgehog Home.5. Grooming Your Hedgehog.6. Hedgehog Nutrition.7. Keeping Your Hedgehog Healthy.PART THREE: Enjoying Your Hedgehog.8. Socializing Your Hedgehog.9. Fun with Your Hedgehog.10. Hedgehog Folktales, Myths and Mysteries.11. Legal Issues of Hedgehog Ownership.PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics.12. Recommended Reading.13. Resources.