If the ambient temperature goes above 25C, your pet rat might find it uncomfortably hot. This could potentially lead to heatstroke and dehydration. If the outside temperature is quite hot, be sure to watch your pet closely for any indications that it might overheat or have heatstroke.
Check for signs such as taking in water more than usual, lethargy, and hesitancy to move about. Your pet rat might already be under heat stress if you see it already panting with its tail and ears being hot when touched. If your pet rat is lying flat with an open mouth, barely moving, then heatstroke might have already set in. You might also see sticky discharge or drool from the mouth.
To safeguard your pet rat against heat stress, relocate your pet to a part of your home where it is cool. Alternatively, you can use wet towels to cover its enclosure and put some ice cubes into its drinking water. Be sure that you refill your pet’s drinking water regularly because its water intake will increase when the weather is hot.
If your pet is showing any signs of illness, call your animal hospital Louisville, KY.
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