Colorful Quills Health Guarantees

All of the hedgehogs that leave Colorful Quills are guaranteed healthy when they leave the premises. All hedgehogs bred by Colorful Quills hedgehogs are guaranteed to be free of congenital problems until 6 months of age with a lifetime guarantee against Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome.  A necropsy report from a licensed veterinarian is required for all congenital issues including WHS.

72 Hour Guarantee**

All hedgehogs that are purchased from Colorful Quills are guaranteed healthy upon departure from the premises. If the animal is diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase with a pre-existing condition, the new owner may return the hedgehog for a full refund.  

6 Month Congenital Guarantee*

All hedgehogs bred by Colorful Quills are guaranteed to be free from congenital problems until 6 months of age.  *If a hedgehog dies before 6 months of age due to a vet certified congenital defect, the original purchase price will be applied toward another hedgehog when one becomes available.  

Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS)

WHS is an unknown etiology meaning the cause is unknown.  Speculations include a viral origin while others believe it is congenital.  Though we strive to produce healthy hedgehogs that are free of health defects, unforeseen congenital defects can occur.  At this time the cause of WHS is completely unknown.  Until the cause is determined it is impossible to guarantee it will not occur in any hedgehog from any breeder.

WHS Guarantee*

All hedgehogs bred by Colorful Quills carry a lifetime guarantee against WHS with a positive necropsy by an experienced hedgehog veterinarian at the owners expense upon death.  *If your hedgehog's necropsy proves positive for WHS, the original purchase price will be applied toward another hedgehog when one becomes available.
*Please note: Not all hedgehogs that leave our premises were bred by Colorful Quills Hedgehogs.  Both the congenital guarantee and the WHS guarantee apply only to animals bred by CQH.  
**Due to conditions beyond our control, the 72 hour health guarantee does not apply to any airline shipped hedgehogs or any animal delivered by an outside shipping service.  

WHS Links

​Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome

by Millermeade Farms

What is NOT WHS

by Hedgehog Valley
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