Pricklebums Hedgehog Rescue in Ludlow says the animals are consuming more slugs and getting sick.
By Kate Tebby and Maisie OlahThe wet weather has caused an unprecedented increase in sick hedgehogs, a charity said.
Pricklebums Hedgehog Rescue in Ludlow, said the hogs were consuming more slugs and snails than usual which could lead to them picking up parasites.The centre had treated 68 infant hogs since the beginning of August with more due to arrive, she said. About 40% were too sick to survive."This continual wet weather has a lot to answer for," she said, adding numbers usually increased in autumn.
Staff were able to give the hogs one to one attention and Ms Hill said she was very lucky to have her volunteers.The warning came afterthis summer due to the wet weather. If anyone sees a hedgehog out in the day, they need to seek immediate advice from a rescue, Ms Hill said. "As they are nocturnal, it is usually the first sign that something is wrong & they can go downhill so quickly."
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