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Started by Sheilbh, March 22, 2009, 09:45:14 PM

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Sheilbh

March 22, 2009, 09:45:14 PM
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Mystery condition leaves hedgehog with no spines
An animal hospital is appealing for help to fix a hedgehog with no spines.
By Anita Singh
Last Updated: 4:17PM GMT 16 Mar 2009


Spud the hedgehog: Mystery condition leaves hedgehog with no spines
Spud the hedgehog Photo: JEFF MOORE

Spud was found wandering in a garden and taken to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Aylesbury, Bucks, last August. Experts are baffled by his condition, which has caused his skin to dry and his spines to fall out. The hospital is asking practitioners of alternative medicine to suggest possible remedies.

The bald animal was christened Spud by hospital staff because, when curled up into a ball, he resembles a potato. He cannot be released back into the wild because hedgehogs are defenceless without their spines and he has no insulation against the cold. Every day, he has a warm bath and a massage with baby oil to keep his skin soft.

Les Stocker, founder of Tiggywinkles, said: "He's part of the family here and very much a character, but we would love to help his condition and release him. When he was brought in he seemed pretty cheesed off with life, but now he's a normal hedgehog in everything but appearance. I don't think he realises he hasn't got any spines."

Spud is one of more than 500 hedgehogs currently receiving treatment at the animal hospital, which also cares for badgers, foxes and injured birds.
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FunkMonk

#1
March 22, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
Little guy.  :(
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jimmy olsen

#2
March 22, 2009, 10:31:10 PM
At least he's getting good treatment.
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saskganesh

#3
March 22, 2009, 11:03:56 PM
 :(

...Mineral deficiency?
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Queequeg

#4
March 23, 2009, 12:04:24 AM
At first I thought this meant spineless as in a lack of a spine, rather than spinyness.  Then I realized that it would be pretty hard to be born, let alone survive for any amount of time, without a spine.  I am fucking sleepy.
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Brazen

#5
March 23, 2009, 02:57:43 AM
That'll make it easier to cook.

BVN

#6
March 23, 2009, 04:05:35 AM
Quote from: Queequeg on March 23, 2009, 12:04:24 AM
At first I thought this meant spineless as in a lack of a spine, rather than spinyness.  Then I realized that it would be pretty hard to be born, let alone survive for any amount of time, without a spine.  I am fucking sleepy.
Well, I must admit I made the same mistake if it makes you feel better...

Grey Fox

#7
March 23, 2009, 06:35:04 AM
Isn't that the same problem then that bark-guy in Indonesia?
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Martinus

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March 23, 2009, 06:50:24 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 23, 2009, 06:35:04 AM
Isn't that the same problem then that bark-guy in Indonesia?
He is a hedgehog whose spines fell off?  :o

FunkMonk

#9
March 23, 2009, 07:06:06 AM
Quote from: Brazen on March 23, 2009, 02:57:43 AM
That'll make it easier to cook.
:D
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grumbler

#10
March 23, 2009, 08:11:44 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on March 23, 2009, 06:35:04 AM
Isn't that the same problem then that bark-guy in Indonesia?
Is "bark-guy" the anthromorphic name for a dog?
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#11
March 23, 2009, 08:58:18 AM
I guess he didn't collect enough rings.
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Malthus

#12
March 23, 2009, 09:00:08 AM
Maybe it's genetic. They could breed them and make them into pets.  ;)
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Neil

#13
March 23, 2009, 09:05:02 AM
We call those 'quills'.  When I opened the thread, I was expecting a hedgehog with no backbone.

And seeking advice from practitioners of alternative medicine is a terrible idea.  I doubt that rubbing the hedgehog with 'power crystals' is going to have much of an effect, nor will having it eat a tiger's penis.
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#14
March 23, 2009, 09:09:03 AM
Wait a second ...

QuoteTiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital

http://www.amazon.ca/06-Tale-Mrs-Tiggy-Winkle/dp/0723234655

I smell ... hoax.  :D
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