tics & fly eggs

[HAWKE]

how do you remove fly eggs & tick from a hedge hogs ear.will after shave kill the fly eggs , remember a hedgehog rolls up when you touch it

[YvonneM]

Try contacting this rescue centre
http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/

[HAWKE]

i've killed the fly eggs and killed and removed one tick, but i'm afraid the creature must have a infection or illness as it is slipping fast and don't expect it to survive the night.

[tox]

Have just seen your query; the hog is probably in another world now, however, for future reference. Ticks can easily be removed with tweezers or they eventually drop off. If plucking a tick off the head should not be left in as this will cause infection. Fly eggs can be combed off with a fine toothed comb, if in ear a cotton bud plus a little mild salt water to flush out.

Remember hedgehogs should NOT be given bread and milk, fresh water is essential and some cat or dog food.

Best of luck