Monday, May 24, 2010

What are the signs of heat stroke in rabbits?what do i do when this happens?

i'm not sure if my rabbit has heat stroke.but i have to make sure especially its summer and its sooo~~~~ hot!!
Answers:
Bunnies don't pant but will during a heat stroke usually fall over and disoriented. You will need to keep him in the coolest place inthe house and plenty of fluids. If you see signs of heat stroke beginning sit next to the open refridgerator till you can get him settled and then take him to the vet
plenty of shade and water u will know if it has it will pass out or get real sick
Bunnies with heat stroke will become very lethargic ad disoriented. If you believe your bunny is suffering from heat stroke, please take it to a vet! You can mist the ears with a spray bottle of cool water to try to bring her temperature down.

Heat stroke is very easy to prevent, even in the hot summer months. Make sure your bunny always has access to water, is always out of direct sunlight and put a fan on indirectly hitting the cage to increase air flow. Fans are one of the cheapest electrical appliances to run and will really improve the air flow and temperature in the room. On the especially hot days, I put a frozen water bottle wrapped in some paper towels in my bunny's cage. She will lay and lean against it and it will keep her nice and cool. Also, Home Depot and other home supply stores sell pieces of tile and marble, which they can also lay on and it will remain cool.
Any disorientation, stretching out and looking weak.

To prevent: store frozen water bottles in your freezer- when it gets hot outside, put the frozen water bottle in the cage- they will lay right up against it- and if they want, they can chew through and get the ice water out (most do not chew, but some do). You also want plenty of shade and a breeze.

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