The answer plain and simply is… No. I always wondered why people said they were allergic to hedgehogs. I mean come on — allergic to a hedgie? But there is actually a reason as to why people can be allergic to these little prickly balls of cuteness. Have you ever heard, You are what you eat? Well, that same statement holds true for hedgies. A hedgehog likes to eat a wide variety of foods. Sometimes owners and breeders will feed them fish or a fish based cat food/diet. If the person holding that hedgie is allergic to seafood then there is a very good chance they will be allergic to that hedgie due to the food/oils coming through their pores. This can hold true to a hedgie eating or being around other things that people are allergic to. This could hold true for just about anything a person is allergic to unfortunately. The main thing to remember is, you probably aren’t allergic to the hedgie, but you could very well be allergic to something that they’re eating. If this at all concerns you, always ask the breeder/owner what the hedgehog has been eating or what their diet consists of. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Always take precautions.