Serious overheating
03 July 2006, 12:42 PM
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Serious overheating
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It's over 30 degrees in my garden, the earth is scorched, the cats are hiding in the house - it's hot, damn hot, I am becomming increasingly concerned about the kiddies rabbit and guinea pigs, they're in a run, in the shade but suffering, how do I cool em down or will they be ok ?
It's over 30 degrees in my garden, the earth is scorched, the cats are hiding in the house - it's hot, damn hot, I am becomming increasingly concerned about the kiddies rabbit and guinea pigs, they're in a run, in the shade but suffering, how do I cool em down or will they be ok ?
03 July 2006, 12:44 PM
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I have been having the same concerns as you.
My rabbit has the run of the garden but last couple of days he has stayed in his hutch even though the door is open.
Surely they get used to the heat? providing they have plenty of water freely available?
My rabbit has the run of the garden but last couple of days he has stayed in his hutch even though the door is open.
Surely they get used to the heat? providing they have plenty of water freely available?
03 July 2006, 12:50 PM
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Is garage any cooler?
Small desk fan?
There's always the deep freeze
Added - you could ring the vets and see if they have any tips.
Small desk fan?
There's always the deep freeze
Added - you could ring the vets and see if they have any tips.
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03 July 2006, 01:00 PM
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Rabbits will be OK as long as they have shade and water. Guinea pigs can have a dip in water if you fancy it. Good chance to give them a bath as they tend to smell a bit this time of year.
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03 July 2006, 01:16 PM
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Make sure they have plenty of (I suppose ideally cool) water to drink.
Also rabbits like to be sprayed with those "misting" sprayers you use to spray plants with. Spraying them every so often should help make them more comfortable.
Also rabbits like to be sprayed with those "misting" sprayers you use to spray plants with. Spraying them every so often should help make them more comfortable.
03 July 2006, 01:20 PM
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stop being a big girl, how do they survive in the outdoors??
(rabbits that is, guinea pigs are only pets arent they)
fill up the paddling pool, and chuck them all in, get some toys for them and join them
(or do some work you lucky barsteward and stop sunbathing )
(rabbits that is, guinea pigs are only pets arent they)
fill up the paddling pool, and chuck them all in, get some toys for them and join them
(or do some work you lucky barsteward and stop sunbathing )
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03 July 2006, 01:38 PM
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03 July 2006, 02:01 PM
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Time to consult the all knowing oracle
It's over 30 degrees in my garden, the earth is scorched, the cats are hiding in the house - it's hot, damn hot, I am becomming increasingly concerned about the kiddies rabbit and guinea pigs, they're in a run, in the shade but suffering, how do I cool em down or will they be ok ?
It's over 30 degrees in my garden, the earth is scorched, the cats are hiding in the house - it's hot, damn hot, I am becomming increasingly concerned about the kiddies rabbit and guinea pigs, they're in a run, in the shade but suffering, how do I cool em down or will they be ok ?
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Cats body temperature is a few degrees hotter, thus they are cooler, but they still get hot with their summer fur coat on. I don't know about rabbits or guinea pigs.
03 July 2006, 08:19 PM
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Old sheets or something like that over the hutch should make it nice and shady. We do that with ours, although one of them is a sun worshipper, who will find the tiniest corner of sunlight to sit in! Mind you, a couple of years ago she got herself overheated (guage on red, steam coming out of ears 
) and had to be hosed down in the shower!
We did try putting frozen water bottles in the run, but the bunnies just looked at them and ignored them - so much for that idea.
) and had to be hosed down in the shower!We did try putting frozen water bottles in the run, but the bunnies just looked at them and ignored them - so much for that idea.
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We got a desk fan out for our rabbit when we had her, she loved it sat right in front of it (especially as she was fond of the odd bit of sunbathing, so the cool of the fan in the sun was ideal for her).
Just another suggestion, may sound a bit stupid, but if the rabbit/guinea pigs are fair furred, then some suncream on the ears might be a good idea.
Just another suggestion, may sound a bit stupid, but if the rabbit/guinea pigs are fair furred, then some suncream on the ears might be a good idea.
03 July 2006, 08:35 PM
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Well they lived !!!!!!
In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
One guinea sat in it, the rabbit hid from it and just munched grated carrot (he has no front teeth) and the other guinea just played dead.
For the record, all 3 of my cats and the white/ginger guinea always have SPF50 on their ears in the summer
In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
One guinea sat in it, the rabbit hid from it and just munched grated carrot (he has no front teeth) and the other guinea just played dead.
For the record, all 3 of my cats and the white/ginger guinea always have SPF50 on their ears in the summer
03 July 2006, 09:24 PM
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In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
Plus Carrots, Onions and a sachet of casserole mix......
Plus Carrots, Onions and a sachet of casserole mix......
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Originally Posted by Bottomfeeder
Well they lived !!!!!!
In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
One guinea sat in it, the rabbit hid from it and just munched grated carrot (he has no front teeth) and the other guinea just played dead.
For the record, all 3 of my cats and the white/ginger guinea always have SPF50 on their ears in the summer
In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
One guinea sat in it, the rabbit hid from it and just munched grated carrot (he has no front teeth) and the other guinea just played dead.
For the record, all 3 of my cats and the white/ginger guinea always have SPF50 on their ears in the summer
03 July 2006, 10:47 PM
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Two of our 3 house rabbits are really suffering in this heat due to having coats of very thick fur that are more suitable for the arctic rather than 30+ degrees heat. The other one has fine long hair so not affected anywhere near as much. They have been getting so hot its given them the two bob bits which for rabbits can be dangerous. I checked with the vet today and the best and only thing for them is a fan with a frozen bottle of water in front of the fan as it will then blow chilled air over them. The spray mist of water was also suggested but the fan and frozen bottle of water is the most effective solution.
03 July 2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
In the end we put a huge pyrex thing in the run with water in it.
Plus Carrots, Onions and a sachet of casserole mix......
Plus Carrots, Onions and a sachet of casserole mix......
My cat tends to just bask in the sun whenever she gets the chance, and as soon as I pull up in the car, she will jump on it to stay warm too, even in this weather !!
My dog seems to just sit there and pant all day and doesnt bother too much with his water, and preferes being in the house in the cool, than outside even in his kennel