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Experts on dangers of encountering hedgehogs on a dog walk – and what you should do

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TeamDogs reports. If a dog's mouth is cut, they could also be at risk of contracting ringworm from the hedgehog, as the open wound is an entry point for the disease.Grace Johnson, hedgehog officer at Hedgehog Street said: “With their keen sense of smell, dogs often detect hedgehogs before we humans spot them.“Sadly some dogs can harm or even kill hedgehogs, when instinct tells them to hunt prey.”Her advice is to steer dogs away from thick undergrowth and long grass on walks, especially at dawn or dusk when hedgehogs are most active.Grace continued: “Accidents do sadly still happen though, and injuries aren’t always visible, so if you think your dog may have harmed a hedgehog, it’s best to contact the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.

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