Waterless Shampoo

[Q-Bert's Mom]

Does anyone know if it's safe to use a waterless shampoo product for animals on hedgehogs? Q-Bert has some incontinence issues right now with his hind-end problems, and his belly keeps getting soaked in pee. I don't want him to get urine scald. Wanted to get some info before I tried it.

[Moose]

I don't know anything about waterless shampoo. It sounds nice for travelling. I do use baby wipes for myself and my dog. I carry it around in my car for when I need to freshen up quick or for if I spill anything. I've used it on my dog's paws and mouth area after walking with good results. I've used Wet Ones and Seventh Generation wipes. I vote for Seventh Generation hands down. They are environment friendly company for one and their wipes are VERY soft and thick. They are wet wipes and dry immediately. I haven't thought about using it on a hedgie but I may use that to clean my hedgies feet. Good luck with Q-Bert. I hope he gets better very soon!!

[bloane]

I am not familiar with the waterless shampoos, but I have to be concerned about any chemicals they contain possibly adding to the problem of skin irritation when not washed off. I would go with plain warm water tummy baths to solve the problem of the icky tummy personally.
Becca

[Ginger]

I use Johnson and Johnson Baby Wash Head to toes, no more tears formula. It is good I think

[Nancy]

I'm with Becca. I wouldn't put anything other than plain water on him. Pat dry and then you could rub on some some vaseline to help protect his skin from the urine.

[cayjazz]

I'm with nancy. Warm water.

[Ladybeetle911]

If the skin gets irritated, you might want to try aveeno oatmeal bath. It has no chemicals, its all natural, and I have read of other hedgehog owners using it, I have used it to bath my hedgie also.