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Hedgehog attacked by dog

  • 24-08-2018 11:18PM
    #1
    Stupify
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 575 ✭✭✭


    Let my dog out for her evening pee 30 minutes ago and after hearing alot of commotion went out to find her at a poor little hedgehog, seemed she had dug around it and was trying to knock it on its side.

    The little fella has been curled in a ball for the last 20 minutes, should I just leave him be? He doesn't seem damaged, just shocked.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It's probably ok if there are no quills on the dog.
    Leave him for now and check again later/tomorrow morning.


  • #3
    Stupify
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 575 ✭✭✭Stupify


    biko wrote: »
    It's probably ok if there are no quills on the dog.
    Leave him for now and check again later/tomorrow morning.

    I'll check back again in an hour just before I head off to bed.


  • #4
    New Home
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    If the dog managed to bite him before he curled up, he could have injuries to his belly, head or legs. Have a read through this thread, there are quite a few contact details for different wildlife rescue organisations, they'd be able to give you better advice.


  • #5
    Stupify
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 575 ✭✭✭Stupify


    He was gone when I went to check on him before bed last night, didn't look like there was any blood when I went out to check the area this morning, I reckon the little guy is ok. Will keep an eye out for him though.


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