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[Problem] Injuries [Advice] WARNING: ALL INJURIES must go to a vet for antibiotic treatment and full examination. First get your equipment ready. A clean sheet to place the hog on, a good light, a bowl of water with antiseptic in, a bowl of plain water for eyes, cotton wool balls, cotton buds, tweezers, nail scissors, wound powder and antiseptic cream. We find that brushing a hog on the back with a soft toothbrush frequently encourages them to uncurl enough to be examined and treated. If these methods don’t work, then you have no alternative apart from going to the vet where he can be given a light anaesthetic. It is impossible to fully examine a hedgehog without anaesthetising it. We have seen so many hedgehogs over the years that have suffered and often died in agony because they were not examined properly & thoroughly in the first place. Swab with antiseptic any wounds, breaks or fractures as gently as possible. Only cut any spines or hair to expose wounds on the body if absolutely necessary. Spines take a long time to regrow and the hog is very vulnerable during this time. Swab with cotton wool balls and flush out if necessary with a syringe. Remove all maggots and fly eggs at this stage. Try to pick off any grass, dirt etc that has entered the wound. Once you think the wound is completely clean, spray with Veterycin Wound care spray . If there are any injuries to the eyes (e.g. by strimmers) use only plain warm water and syringe gently. Injured hogs are nearly always suffering from shock and a course of Lectade is advisable for a couple of days. Some may need Hartmanns solution injected. If in any doubt please phone for help immediately.. [Description] 
If animal is screaming or crying – get it to the vet IMMEDIATELY without treating it yourself.Otherwise you may want to start treatment yourself if they are very minor injuries
First Aid and medical hints and tips » Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue
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