Cancer, obesity, and tumors kill hedgehogs gradually. However, heart diseases can cause healthy hedgehogs to die suddenly. The disease is common among old hedgehogs. Obese hedgehogs are also prone to heart disease.
Can a hedgehog die from stress?
Small, round oocysts can be seen under the microscope. Being infected with Coccidia can lead to hedgehog stress symptoms and restlessness. In addition, spines and fur may also fall out as result of this infection. In the cases when this is left untreated, it can result in diarrhoea and possibly death.
What are signs of a hedgehog dying?
Hedgehog Dying Signs
- Weight loss.
- Not eating or drinking.
- Stool appearing green, black, tarry, lose or with mucous.
- Panting or difficulty breathing.
- Unable to roll-up, just laying on one side.
- Not being active anymore or sleeping the whole time.
- Appearing confused, walking in circles aimlessly.
