Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital, Dunoon and District Gazette

Thankfully, not every patient journey begins in crisis.

A crowd favourite on our socials this month, this little echidna came in bright eyed and alert, but a little too smelly for our liking!

After a thorough health check, he was treated with a gentle medicated bath to help soothe and repair skin issues, without the need for oral medication.

This article appeared in Dunoon and District Gazette, December 2025-January-2026.