Summer Care: Keeping Your Bunny Cool in Dhaka Heat

Rabbits are built for cold weather (they wear a fur coat!). They cannot sweat like humans or pant effective like dogs.

In Dhaka, when temperatures hit 35°C+, rabbits are at high risk of heatstroke. Anything above 28°C is uncomfortable for them.

Here is your rabbit summer care survival guide.

Signs of Heatstroke

• Panting with mouth open.

• Red ears.

• Lethargy (lying flat and not moving).

• Wet nose.

How to Keep Them Cool (Without 24/7 AC)

1. Frozen Water Bottles: Fill a plastic bottle with water, freeze it, wrap it in a thin towel, and place it in their cage. They will lean against it to cool down.

2. Ceramic Tiles: Place a ceramic floor tile in the fridge for 30 minutes, then put it in their cage. It stays cool for hours.

3. Cooling Mats: Buy a gel cooling mat (available at Miki Pet Store). These absorb body heat instantly.

4. Vegetable Hydration: Feed cucumber or wet leafy greens to increase water intake.

What NOT to Do

• Never shave a rabbit completely (their fur actually insulates them from heat to some degree).

• Never give them an ice bath (the shock can kill them).

Summary

Heat kills quickly. If your apartment gets hot, give your bunny a frozen bottle and keep them in the coolest room.

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