M: Immoxicilin is antibiotic, yes?
G: It looks like you meant Amoxicillin, which is an antibiotic. If you meant something else by "Immoxicilin," let me know.
M: Veterinarian medication; I don’t have a bottle with me right now, but I’m pretty sure it started with IMM and ended with cilin
G: You're probably thinking of Imoxicillin, which is a veterinary antibiotic, likely a formulation of Amoxicillin used for animals. Many veterinary antibiotics are similar to human ones but may have different formulations or additives. If you’re considering its use for an animal, it’s best to confirm with a vet for proper dosage and safety.
M: I was just making sure I hadn’t made a horrible mistake, and given my hedgehog a double dose of painkiller accidentally.
G: Got it. If it was -cillin, then it was an antibiotic, not a painkiller, so no accidental double-dose of pain meds. Overdosing antibiotics isn’t great, but it’s usually not immediately dangerous. If your hedgehog seems off, keeping an eye on them and checking with a vet if needed is a good call.
M: In general, do hedgehogs prefer hard or soft surfaces? I have noticed that if I put the hedgehog down in a large container with a blanket on the bottom, she will often move onto the bear plastic surface as long as she can stay covered.
G: Hedgehogs generally prioritize security over texture. While soft surfaces like fleece are often recommended for bedding, many hedgehogs prefer harder surfaces if it means they can stay covered or feel more enclosed. Your hedgehog choosing bare plastic while staying under a covering suggests she values the sense of security more than the softness of the blanket. You could try offering a fleece-lined hide or a softer surface with more coverage options to see if she prefers that.