Removing ticks can cause infections in a hog. There are a few antibiotic creams available you can get on Amazon that are a good idea to put on the area after removing said bug.
If you are going to remove them yourself then it is best as a two-man job. I find it easier to place them in warm water to prevent them from curling up (if the hog is nervous), and then remove the ticks with eye-lash tweezers.
You need to pull them straight out, and as close to the tick’s head as possible, no wiggling around of the tick or it will hurt the hog. Also, never squish a tick. Ticks carry all sorts of bacteria and nasties.
If you’re nervous or squeamish, have a professional do it for you. It’s not worth hurting the hedgehog on a practice run.
Good luck!
Edit: Please make sure the hedgehog is nice and dry before releasing them again, especially in the cooler weather.
