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Body condition
Calculating hedgehog body condition
This is a tool for veterinary staff & hedgehog rehabilitators only. It is not to be used by the public.
VETS & HEDGEHOG REHABILITATORS ONLY
Measure the hedgehog in the fully curled up position. If it can't curl through injury or poor condition then it is body condition 1.
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For fully curled hedgehogs:
Measure the distance all the way round the middle.
Measure the distance all the way round the head/tail.
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Calculate:
Distance round middle
Distance round head/tail
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Body condition 1: <0.7
Body condition 2: 0.7-0.78
Body condition 3: 0.79 - 0.81
Body condition 4: 0.82 - 0.85
Body condition 5: 0.85+
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