My guinea pigs don’t seem to be eating as much due to heat

[StevieWanda]

With the heatwave in the UK, I’ve been really worried about my pigs. i made sure to take them out last night into the garden when it started getting cool and they had quite a lot of grass. However, I gave them their usual portion of salad before bed and when I woke up this morning, it’s all there still.

i have a frozen bottle in their enclosure, windows open and a fan in my room too. They aren’t panting, don’t look obviously ill or anything, just lazing around the cage. They seem to have eaten some of the Fresh hay I topped up last night.

Should I be worried or is it normal for piggies to not eat as much during a heat wave?

 

[Piggies&buns]

They may have had enough grass and not wanted the veg. As long as they are eating plenty of hay, that’s the main thing. Keep a closer eye on their weight so you can be sure.

Guinea pigs do not pant.
Do you have a thermometer in the room?
Only have windows open during the coolest parts of the day. Other tips on how to keep them cool are in this guide
Hot Weather Management, Heat Strokes and Fly Strike

 

[Mother Hubbard]

I find this normal in hot weather. It’s natural to want to give them tonnes of grass time but as mentioned by Puggiee&Buns hay all the way. A hay tray is best, if they eat pellets and veggies then great!