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Small animals can be sensitive to warmer temperatures, so it's important to help them stay comfortable and cool during the hot weather. Ensuring they stay hydrated in the warm temperatures.
Ensure that your rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters have the essentials at all times during hot weather. Hydration is key, make sure fresh, clean water is available at all times throughout the day. Make sure the bowls and bottles are cleaned daily to encourage drinking of the fresh water. Refresh the water if it becomes warm throughout the day, and attempt to keep them in shaded, easy to reach areas.
You can also provide some leafy greens that are safe for their diets. These can help provide extra moisture into their diets and keep them hydrated.
Hydration is important, but so is keeping the environment cool for the small animals. This can be achieved by keeping enclosures out of direct sunlight. Make sure they have a shaded area with lots of airflow. In extreme heats some small animals might benefit from being moved from their outdoor enclosures to indoors during dangerous temperatures. Avoid handling them during the extreme heats during the day to ensure they stay cool and relaxed in the warm weather.
You can also help small animals stay refreshed by providing cool surfaces to lie on, such as pet safe cooling tiles, giving them a comfortable place to rest.
Remember to regularly check on your small animals throughout the day in extreme temperatures, and attempt to keep them comfortable during the hot weather. Keep a close eye on their behaviour and overall comfort to help spot any signs that they may be struggling with the temperature.
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