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Wobbly hedgehog syndrome
WHS (Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome) is a progressive, degenerative, neurological disease of African and European hedgehogs,〔 The cause is believed to be genetic,〔 and experts suggest that its high prevalence, (approaching 10%〔), in pet populations of African Pygmy Hedgehogs is due to their limited bloodlines.〔("The craze for pet hedgehogs will be a disaster" ), Hugh Warwick, The Telegraph〕
==Symptoms and treatment==
The onset of symptoms in most cases occurs between the ages of 18 and 24 months, and slowly degrades the hedgehog's muscle control. This first appears as a wobble while the hedgehog is attempting to stand still. Over time, the hedgehog will lose control of all muscles from the rear of its body to the front. A tentative diagnosis can be based purely on the clinical signs, but definitive diagnosis is only possible from post-mortem examination of spinal cord and brain tissues.〔
There is no known cure for WHS. Vitamin E hides the effects, but does not slow the disease and a resistance to vitamin E will form and the effects of the disease will continue. The hedgehog's health will deteriorate over the course of weeks or months, and in the advanced stages of this disease, they become completely immobilized, making euthanasia a recommended consideration.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/wobbly-hedgehog-syndrome/6078 )〕
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