Around 350 hedgehogs have already come into the SSPCA’s wildlife hospital this season.
The Scottish SPCA is asking the public to help care for young hedgehogs by putting out suitable food and water.
The charity sees an increase in hoglets arriving at its rescue centres every autumn, when hedgehogs can face difficulties finding food as they try to gain weight before hibernation.
Chris Hogsden, manager of the Scottish SPCA’s National Wildlife Rescue Centre, said: “Members of the public can help hoglets have a better chance of thriving by putting a shallow dish of water in the garden.
“They can also leave out hedgehog food or wet cat food, as long as it isn’t in jelly and is not fish based as this isn’t something found in their natural diet.”
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