Hedgehog Sitting – Calgary’s Trusted Exotic Small Pet Care Birds & Critters Pet Services

Expert Care for Exotics — Loving Companionship for All Pets.

A small hedgehog is laying on the blanket

In-Home Hedgehog Sitting Services in Calgary

Hedgehogs require specialized, gentle handling and careful environmental management. At Birds & Critters Pet Services, we offer professional in-home hedgehog care tailored to your hedgehog’s unique needs — ensuring they stay comfortable, safe, and stress-free while you’re away.

Whether your hedgehog is shy, social, or special-needs, our certified exotic pet sitter provides a calm, expert approach every visit.

🦔 What’s Included in Hedgehog Sitting

Daily Care & Routine Support

  • Fresh food & water

  • Mealworm or insect feeding as instructed

  • Bowl cleaning

  • Spot cleaning & bedding refresh

  • Checking wheel, hides, and accessories

  • Maintaining stable temperature (hedgehogs can’t tolerate cold)

Enrichment & Interaction

  • Quiet, respectful interaction based on comfort level

  • Gentle, slow handling only if hedgehog shows readiness

  • Enrichment like tunnels, exploration, and scent-based toys

Health & Wellness Monitoring

We watch closely for:

  • Signs of hibernation attempts (dangerous)

  • Loss of appetite

  • Wobbling or mobility concerns

  • Respiratory issues

  • Mites or skin concerns

You receive photo updates at every visit.

Home Care (Included)

  • Bring in mail & packages

  • Plant watering

  • Light/curtain rotation

  • Home security check

🐾 Why Choose Us?

  • Certified Professional Pet Sitter

  • BBB Accredited since 2017

  • Experienced with exotic species, including hedgehogs

  • Fully insured, background-checked, Calgary-based

  • Tailored care for temperature-sensitive small mammals

  • We review your hedgehog’s form before the meet & greet to prepare properly

📋 Meet & Greet Process

Before the meet & greet, clients complete the Hedgehog Care Information Form via the Client Login portal.

We review:

  • Diet (kibble, insects, veggies)

  • Temperament & handling

  • Cage layout

  • Heat source setup

  • Sleep schedule

  • Medical needs

During the meet & greet, we confirm routines, health considerations, and emergency instructions.

💻 Client Login & Forms

Hedgehog clients complete:

  • Hedgehog Info Form

  • Veterinary/emergency details

  • Service agreement

All forms are found in the Client Login section.

Contact Us

📍 Service Area

We proudly serve Calgary.