Question by kyra k: my hedgehog is dying-just need words of comfort?
willie,my hedgehog,is elderly.he has had a good life in a big enclosure we built for him.but he has “wobbly hedgehog syndrome.”the vet said,just make him comfortable.he is alive,but has been sleeping in one position all day.not suffering.vet said i could put him down in the morning,but that he may just pass tonight.why do ifeel so guilty?i feel i should do something,anything,or like its somehow my fault?i feel so helpless!should i try to give food or water?he walked/ate yesterday,but suddenly tonite,he seems to weak.i just feel so bad.should i hold him or try to give pedialite or something,or just let him rest?thanx for ur answers.i hurt so bad….
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When my guinea pig was dying, it seemed to appreciate having me stroke it calmly. My brother’s guinea pig, when it was dying of a stroke, seemed to want nothing more than to stay in what he considered to be his home.
However, this is guinea pigs. I don’t know how a hedgehog would react to these things, or what it would probably even want. However, it is probably a good idea to make its last moments comfortable and to keep it company.
just leave him alone. If i was like that i was just want to lie in peace and pass.
I’m so sorry about your hedgehog. I have hedgehogs too and they are very special.
You should not feel guilty at all. Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome is congenital (genetic), and there is nothing you could have done to prevent it. Your hedgehog is lucky to have an owner who cares about him so much.
See the links below for helpful information on WHS and how to make your hedgehog comfortable. Even with a WHS diagnosis, many hedgehogs can still have quality lives and many hedgehog enthusiasts are researching ways to help their wobbly little buddies.
Best of luck.
I am so sorry for you. Animals are much more close to me than nmost people. I wish you the best. You gave a good life to him and that is more than he could have had. Remember the good times. We all have to pass. As long as he is not in pain you are doing just fine