I have two female guinea pigs who are both currently outside, they have a hutch and a run I put them in in the daytime. I live in the UK and it is 25-27 degrees celsius (77-81 degrees Fahrenheit) today, I noticed one of my guinea pigs was breathing quickly and lying down a lot and I was worried and put them inside their hutch. I had a shaded area in the run that my guinea pigs were staying in, a water bottle and a dish to drink out of and an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel so they could keep cool. My other guinea pig seemed to be behaving normally. However, the other one was lying down underneath the hidies very stretched out. The guinea pig in question has always breathed kind of quickly and there was no sound when she did breathe, she didn't feel hot to the touch either (sorry if that isn't relevant) I was wondering if I should put them inside? Or if they are good to still be in there hutch/run. Thank you!
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Is it too hot for my guinea pigs?
- Thread starter floraa
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Please bring them indoors. Your piggy could have heat stroke or exhaustion; especially if the run is in the sun or in the direct path of a sun-heated breeze which can penetrate deep shade.
Please do not put them inside the hutch in full sun as the hutch inisde is usually about 10 C warmer.
Please read the advice (with symptoms and detailed advice for what to do) in this guide here: Hot Weather Management, Heat Strokes and Fly Strike
Be aware that untreated heat exhaustion or stroke can have knock on effects in terms of GI stasis (loss of appetite) and heart strain.
Wheekallweek
Adult Guinea Pig
I agree, bring them indoors x
Thank you for your concern.
Please contact your vet clinic asap if you have concerns.