Another hedgehog thread from that idiot in Gateshead....

[nappadang]

slug terminators - reason enough to save them in my opinion

I hate slugs

Ironically, slugs carry a parasite called lung worm which can kill an untreated hedgehog.

 

[Rezillo]

The folk from the tick appreciation society , on the other hand...

are dancing in the streets of Suffolk tonight........at least, those who don't have Lyme disease are.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Some of you will probably be thinking this but if 1 hedgehog gets rescued as a result of my wittering then it is worthwhile.
PLEASE remember that any hedgehog out during daylight (probably excluding dusk & dawn) is in distress and needs help. There is a fantastic network of local carers and vets who will happily take on an injured, distressed or dehydrated hedgehog. Most of these can be found on social media or via google etc. Swift intervention always increases the chances of a hog surviving.
In recent weeks Prickly Pals North East has seen all too great a number of unnecessary hog deaths due to people not reporting distressed hogs for 4 or 5 days. No matter how often I witness this, It still upsets and frustrates me as a lot of deaths are easily preventable, if only people are made aware.
Also worth mentioning that if you have a hog population locally and they visit your garden they could do with some water during this dry weather.Some non-fish based catfood wouldn't go amiss either.
most importantly, please try to seek help for any injured or distressed hog, the decline in Britain is alarming.

Keep up the good work! I take comfort that for every sicko who inflicts cruelty and suffering on defenseless animals there's someone like yourself who dedicates their time to caring for such creatures!

 

[nappadang]

Keep up the good work! I take comfort that for every sicko who inflicts cruelty and suffering on defenseless animals there's someone like yourself who dedicates their time to caring for such creatures!

Thanks for the kind words but if I'm honest the majority of the work is done by Mrs Dang.