title: Hedgehogs.
abstract: The biology, physiology, husbandry, and handling of the hedgehog are described. Diseases and conditions of practical significance are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Animal Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Hoefer
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D006234:Handling, Psychological; D006364:Hedgehogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D010273:Parasitic Diseases, Animal; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000662:veterinary