How do i bathe a hedgehog?

Here at the Rescue we fill a sink with lukewarm water up to about the top of the legs of the hedgehog and let her/him walk around in the water for a few minutes, affording the opportunity to poop and/or pee, which they usually will do. So it may take several emptying and refilling of the water, and during this process we usually hold the hedgehog under the running warm water to get her/him wet all over. Although some like the water, most see it as a strange experience and try to escape. This is a good time to clip toenails as the hedgehog will generally not roll up in the water. Apply a good veterinary shampoo, such as Veterinarian's Best Dog/Puppy/Cat/Kitten Hypoallergenic Shampoo with Aloe Vera. Use a toothbrush to work the shampoo in between the quills. Rinse the hedgehog off with lukewarm water, dry off with a towel, and be sure to keep her/him in a warm place until completely dry. If you suspect that the hedgehog has mites, when the bath is over, in a small tub or bowl, place lukewarm water and 8 or 9 tablespoons of olive oil in the tub and completely submerge the hedgehog in the oily water for only one second and then gently empty the tub and hedgehog into a stoppered up sink. When submerged the hedgehog will usually roll up and then unroll and run when placed int the sink. The object is to coat the entire hedgehog with the oily water, which will kill any live mites on the hedgehog. However, this treatment will not stop mite eggs from hatching and so if the mite problem was significant, further mite treatment may be necessary. The olive oil/water treatment also serves to lubricate the skin. The hedgehog will smell like a caesar salad for a few days. Best wishes, Z. G. Standing Bear at The Flash and Thelma Memorial Hedgehog Rescue in Divide, Colorado USA