West Midlands Hedgehog Rescue
What to do in an emergency
If you see a hedgehog out in the daylight, or an injured hedgehog at any time, it is in trouble. A hedgehog ‘sun-bathing’ or ‘staggering’ is probably very cold, and hyperthermia is setting in. You need to act at once to help the animal.
- Pick up the hedgehog using gloves or an old towel
- Put him in a high sided box filled with torn up newspaper, or cover with an old towel
- If the hedgehog feels cold to the touch, put in a bottle filled with hot water and wrapped up. (A plastic pop bottle is ideal)
- Cover or close the box to protect the hedgehog from flies and maggots
- If there is an obvious wound or injury, take the hedgehog to a vet, straight away if possible. Tell the vet you want the hedgehog back if it is alright
- For advice on what to do next, contact us or the British Hedgehog Preservation Society
Do NOT leave a Hedgehog out in the open in daylight!!
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