Say 'hello' to Camembert Hedgehog Bread, your new delicious, cheesy obsession. 4 fl oz (125ml) olive oil. This could also be due to a little bit of luck, but I know the olive oil helps. I'm also currently using a combination of olive oil and coconut oil on my boy's super dry skin. Use a pastry brush or teaspoon to drizzle the herb oil deep inside the cuts. I usually put some on a q-tip and rub it in between his quills best I can. Treating a Hedgehog with Mites. Pour the olive oil into the mortar and mix with a fork. This handmade pasty introduces the British tradition of a crimped, all butter crust to a truly Mediterranean medley of pesto, mixed veg and olive oil. 4. Unfortunately your hedgehog may get mites in which case he / she will need to receive treatment. If you're a dedicated calorie counter (firstly, life is too short, don't do that), you might want to look away now. It's helping quite a bit. 6 eggs. Some hedgehog owners follow a bath with a Vitamin E in the rinse to assist in this uncomfortable process. Many people confuse fleas with mites and will use the same type of treatment. I give olive oil baths regularly and have not had mites yet. Put the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper into the mortar and bash them with the pestle to make a paste (or put the ingredients in a small bowl and use the end of a rolling pin). Bathing your hedgehog once per month in warm water with a few drops of olive oil will help to prevent mite infestations. We have found that a couple small drops of olive oil directly on the skin (not spines) will help to soften the skin and make the process a little easier. At Riddle’s Hedgehogs, we give olive oil baths regularly and have not had a case of mites yet. Method: Remove the fruits from the elderberry bunches. … I would give that a try! Wash, place in a saucepan with a little water, and simmer gently until just softened. The Famous Hedgehog Bakery’s crispy pocket of nutty pesto, hearty veg and smooth olive oil makes for a fusion of flavours wrapped in pastry that’s the best of both worlds, from crust to crumbs. Aveeno oatmeal bath is really good for hedgie's dry skin. Pour the olive oil into the mortar and mix with a fork. Peppermint essential oil can also be added to a bath to aid in prevention. Put the loaf on the baking sheet.