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Hedgehog nutrition — insectivore diet; commercial hedgehog food or weight-management cat/dog food, rationed

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Hedgehog nutrition

Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com), a copyrighted veterinary reference. Per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3, the points below are paraphrased derived fact summaries: numerical values and proper nouns are preserved from the source, but sentences are rewritten and not quoted verbatim.

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  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The best staple is a commercial hedgehog or insectivore diet.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* If that is unavailable, a good-quality weight-control cat or dog food can be used instead.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Daily portions are usually 3–4 teaspoons (15–20 mL), adjusted to the animal's weight and activity.

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Source paraphrased: Merck Veterinary Manual — Hedgehogs (merckvetmanual.com). Original text © Merck Veterinary Manual; not openly licensed. Per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3 this topic presents derived fact summaries only, not verbatim quotation.

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Hedgehog nutrition — insectivore diet; commercial hedgehog food or weight-management cat/dog food, rationed
Source document: Merck Veterinary Manual (professional veterinary reference)
Merck Veterinary Manualretrieved 2026-07-28

Verification file: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_hedgehog_mgmt_2026.txt