REGARDING THE SECRET LIFE OF RABBITS

Prevent Overheating:

Air conditioning if temps are over 77° F (25° C).

Oscillating fans if no air conditioning.

Trim away excess fur — ‘puppy’ haircuts for fuzzy bunnies.

Relocate bunny to a cooler part of the house. Keep out of sunlight.

Mist bunny’s ears — evaporating water will help with cooling.

Set up a fan to blow over a bowl of cold water or a wet sheet.

Place frozen water bottles near bunny.

Freeze ceramic tiles for 15 minutes for bunny to lie on.

Wrap a frozen 2L bottle with a towel as a bolster to lean against.

Add ice to bunny’s water crock.

Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion:

Fast, shallow breathing.

Wetness around the nose.

Listlessness.

Hot ears.

Tossing head back while breathing rapidly from open mouth.

These symptoms indicate an emergency. Take immediate action! Relocate to a cool place, keep out of sun, dampen ears with cool water, give cold water to drink, and call an experienced exotics veterinarian for further instructions.

More information: www.specialbunny.org/overheating https://rabbit.org/faq-warm-weather-concerns/