05/05/2026
Wildlife patients frequently present in a critical state, often requiring rapid stabilisation alongside careful handling to minimise stress. ๐ฆ Juvenile hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are particularly vulnerable to environmental exposure, with hypothermia, dehydration, and hypoglycaemia commonly encountered in autumn admissions. ๐ Intensive supportive care, including thermal and oxygen support, is therefore central to improving survival in these cases. https://vetario.co.uk/emergency-support-for-hedgehogs-incubator-use-in-critical-collapse-case/.