It's likely that your rabbit will suffer from heat stroke at some point.It's possible for any kind of rabbit to get heat stroke, but rabbits that have thick or long coats of fur, are overweight, or are older are more likely to suffer from it.Regardless of the risk, you should always pay attention to the signs of heat stress in your pet.When rabbits are in distress, they try to hide.
Step 1: Pay attention to your rabbit's behavior.
If your rabbit is suffering from heat stroke, you may notice something isn't right.Your rabbit may be very confused and stressed.When handling an anxious rabbit, take care.Health damage could be caused by rough handling or extra stress.
Step 2: Take care of your rabbit's breathing.
It looks like your rabbit is panting.While keeping his mouth open, your rabbit may only be able to take shallow shallow breaths.He's breathing through his nose.He may toss his head from side to side.
Step 3: You should look for drooling.
Your rabbit may forget that he needs to swallow if he concentrates on breathing hard.This causes him to salivate.The difficulty breathing and drooling is a sign of heat stroke.If your rabbit has heat stroke, his fur may be wet.
Step 4: Look at your rabbit's movements.
If your rabbit has heat stroke, he won't move a lot.He may be slow and seem uncoordinated when he does move.Your rabbit could be weak on his legs.Some rabbits have convulsions because of heat stroke.
Step 5: Check your rabbit's ears.
The inner part of your rabbit's ears are furred.You should be able to see small blood vessels in the skin which give the ears a pink, red, or flushed appearance.The blood vessels dilate due to heat stroke.The ears are hot to the touch.The rabbit's fur may be dull or spiky.
Step 6: Consider the weather.
Ask yourself if it's a hot day.Do you think your rabbit has been in the sun?If he has access to water and shade, think about it.These factors can help you determine how serious the risk of heat stroke is and what you need to do to help your rabbit.
Step 7: Take your rabbit out of the heat.
If you suspect your rabbit has heat stroke, you need to cool him down.Bring him out of the heat and into a cooler place.If your rabbit is in a room with full sun, move him into a shady air-conditioned room.You should start cooling your rabbit before you take him, because you may think you should rush to the vet.
Step 8: Your rabbit has fur.
He should use a fan to blow cool air over his fur.This will help lower your rabbit's temperature.You can blow air over his fur to make it cooler.The extreme temperature change could shock your rabbit, so don't apply ice or water.
Step 9: Water can be offered to drink.
It's a good idea to give your water plenty of fresh water.He doesn't have to move far to drink if you place the bottle water dropper beside him.Your rabbit can choose between the bowl of water or the bottle water dropper.Keeping your rabbit hydrated is the main thing.Ice cubes can be put in the water to keep it cold.
Step 10: Know when to seek medical attention.
The first sign of heat stroke is to move the rabbit to a cooler area and contact the vet.Your rabbit needs immediate veterinary care since heat stroke can be fatal very quickly.In extreme cases, the vet may put your rabbit on IV fluids to cool his blood and support his organs.
Step 11: You can use frozen bottles to cool your rabbit.
Keep an eye on your rabbit's comfort when the weather warms up.It is a good idea to freeze large water bottles.When your rabbit starts getting hot out, you can place them next to it.If you use an old soda bottle, be sure to remove the plastic wrapper so your rabbit doesn't chew on it.
Step 12: Lots of fresh water is offered.
If you'll be gone most of the day, you might want to set out two bottle water feeders for your rabbit.This way, your rabbit will have enough to drink.Adding ice cubes to the bottle water feeders will keep the water cool.
Step 13: You can use a fan.
There is a small fan near the rabbit's cage.The breeze can keep your rabbit cool.Make sure your rabbit can't access the electrical cords if you set up a fan.Rabbits love to chew, so keep these away from him.
Step 14: There's plenty of shade.
Your rabbit should have shady places to rest if you keep him outside.It doesn't mean you have to keep your rabbit locked up.Make sure the trees and leafy plants are big enough for your rabbit to get out of the sun.If your rabbit has dark-colored fur, this is important.