How to Keep Your Rabbit Cool in the Heat

Bunnies need to stay cool in temperatures above 80 degrees, especially young, old, long-haired, and lop-eared rabbits. Here are some simple ways to keep your fluffy friend from getting heat stroke:

 Keep the blinds closed.Set the AC below 80 and remember to keep it on when you

are away from the house. If you don’t have an AC, get a swamp cooler or window AC

unit.

Create your own cold air by hanging a damp sheet on thepen or cage and place an oscillating fan (so the air doesn’t directly hit your bunny) nearby.

Arrange a living space in a cool location, like the basement.Freeze water in plastic bottles or use boxy ice packs for

your bunny to cuddle with to cool down. Some rabbits prefer the frozen block to be wrapped in a towel or blanket so it’s not as hard, wet, and cold. Just make sure your bunny doesn’t try to eat the cloth.

Buy ceramic tiles for a cool area your bunny can lie down on. Another idea is to fill a bag with ice, put it on a dish, and cover it with a terra cotta lid.

Dampen your rabbit’s ears with your hands or a towel.Set out ice cubes in a bowl of water for drinking or wading

in.Freeze diluted fruit juice or chopped fruits or herbs in

water for a cool treat.Groom your rabbit’s coat of excess hair.Sunglasses.

Use several of these ideas to create maximum cooling for your bunny on those hot summer days. For more tips on a rabbit vet in San Jose, visit this website.