Emi
New Born Pup
i know it's not good for them to be submerged in water but on hot says could you allow them to paddle in some shallow water or is this bad for them?
i know it's not good for them to be submerged in water but on hot says could you allow them to paddle in some shallow water or is this bad for them?
Mine love a paddle when its really hot. I put a about half an inch of water in a bucket and stand them in the water and they soon let me know when they have had enough usually after about 10 or so seconds. If they don't want to be in there they let me know straight away. Keep a towel nearby and dry them off underneath so they are not soggy. I only ever do this if the temperature is around 25 degrees or higher.
So if I give them the option and they want to it won't harm them? maybe a tray of water in their run or something with plenty of room to avoid if they don't want to go in?Most piggies DO NOT like being in water, even if is no more than max. 2 inches deep. A good number tends to freak out and has only got an goal in mind - to get out as quickly as possible however they can!
There are many much more effective tips and tricks on how to keep your piggies cool in this guide here: Hot Weather Management And Heat Strokes
So if I give them the option and they want to it won't harm them? maybe a tray of water in their run or something with plenty of room to avoid if they don't want to go in?
Thank you, I will have a look