How to prevent heatstroke in rabbits in summer?

In hot summer, people often suffer from heatstroke because of the sultry weather. For pet rabbits, there is also a risk of heatstroke in summer. Especially long-haired rabbits, the probability of heatstroke in summer will be higher. If pet rabbits are not treated in time and effectively after heatstroke, their lives will be in danger. How do pet owners prevent rabbits from heatstroke in summer?

First of all, you can put the rabbit house in a ventilated and cool place in the city and try to avoid being close to direct sunlight. At the same time, you can prepare some cool materials for pet rabbits to pad in the rabbit house. For example: tiles, marble, bamboo mats, etc. It can effectively reduce the temperature in the rabbit house and let the rabbits enjoy the cool better.

Secondly, some ice cubes can be used to reduce the temperature of the rabbit house environment and prevent rabbits from heatstroke. Generally speaking, ice cubes can be wrapped in towels and put in plastic bags, and then placed around or on the rabbit house. This can prevent the ice from wetting the rabbit house and prevent the pet rabbit from biting the ice.

Third, we must prepare enough fresh drinking water for pet rabbits in summer. Adequate drinking water can also effectively reduce the occurrence of heatstroke. However, pets are advised not to prepare ice water for rabbits, which will easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea in rabbits.

In summer, when it comes to color, pet rabbits should also avoid going out. If you have a fan and air conditioner at home, you can put your pet rabbit in an air-conditioned room. However, it is necessary to avoid electric fans and air conditioners blowing directly at rabbits, so as to avoid pet rabbits catching cold and getting sick.