18/07/2022
Tips for keeping your Guinea Pigs cool!
1) Make sure your guinea pig has access to clean, fresh water.
2)Give your guinea pig frozen treats.
3)Keep your guinea pig out of direct sunlight.
4)Keep guinea pigs cool with a fan or air conditioner.
5)Use a damp towel to cool your guinea pig down.
6)Let your guinea pig chill out with an ice pod.
7)Freeze ice packs or water bottles.
8)Remove excess hair.
9)Give your guinea pig a cool wipe-down.
10)Add a tunnel.
Symptoms of Heatstroke in Guinea Pigs
Knowing how to cool guinea pigs down in summer is vital, but what happens if the temperatures rise and your piggies get too much sun. Recognising the common signs of heatstroke is the first step in keeping your pet safe.
Symptoms of heatstroke include:
Restlessness, Panting, Lethargy, Excessive salivating, Increased heart rate, Discoloured gums, Convulsions.
If your guinea pig shows any of these symptoms, you must act fast as heatstroke can be fatal. Seek veterinary attention immediately.
Tips for keeping your rabbits cool!
1) Mind the temperature.
2)Provide plenty of shade.
3)Have your cooling bottles ready.
4)Lots of cool water.
5)Limit outdoor activity.
6)Brush your bunny to remove excess hair.
Learn the Signs of Heat Stress
Like flystrike, heat stress can come on quickly and turn deadly fast. Here are some signs of heat stress:
Rapid breathing, Hot and/or red ears, Wet fur below the nose, Open mouth, Flared nostrils, Lethargy.
If your bunny appears overheated, place them on a cool, damp towel and seek veterinary attention immediately. Never place your rabbit in a cold bath.
