Pet SafetyNo. 1586 · The 2026 edition
Pumpkins can be harmful and even fatal for hedgehogs, expert warns
Halloween danger: Pumpkins can kill hedgehogs
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While pumpkins are a Halloween staple, they pose a serious risk to hedgehogs, which may eat them and suffer from harmful effects, including potential fatality.
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While pumpkins are a Halloween staple, they pose a serious risk to hedgehogs, which may eat them and suffer from harmful effects, including potential fatality.
Tips
- Dispose of carved pumpkins correctly after Halloween; do not leave them on the ground where hedgehogs can eat them.
- Chop pumpkins and place them on bird tables away from hedgehogs to allow birds and squirrels to feast safely.
- Hang pumpkins in trees for birds and squirrels to eat.
- Do not dump pumpkins in woodlands; it can make wildlife ill and spread disease.
- Reuse pumpkins by making soup, adding to compost bins, or donating to zoos, animal shelters, farms, or community gardens.
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