Flystrike, also known as Myasis Flystrike is an ectoparasite caused by flies laying eggs on animals and usually occurs when the animal has been still for a while in the...

Roundworms (Capillaria) Capillaria is a form of roundworm which is an endoparasite that lives in the hedgehogs intestine. Capillaria has no visible symptoms as such, when in rescue symptoms can...

Fluke (Trematodes) Fluke is also known as trematodes, these are a parasite that lives in the gastrointestinal tract which includes the intestine and stomach. Symptoms for fluke can include weight...

Ticks Ticks are ectoparasites which means that they live on the exterior of the host. They are arachnids which means that they have 8 legs. Ticks are mainly found in...

Thorny Headed Worms Thorny headed worms live in the intestines. They have hooks on their heads that they use to attach themselves to the inside wall of their hosts intestines....

Lungworm Like your dog, hedgehogs can catch lungworm from eating slugs and snails. Symptoms will usually only be seen while being monitored within a rescue. Symptoms include coughing, breathing problems,...