The heat easily affects piggies, so I have posted some ideas to help
keep them cool.

*If possible move your piggies into somewhere that is cooler, than
where they are already

*If not done already drinking water should be changed daily and filled
with chilled water (keep a bottle in the fridge)

*Ceramic tiles are great for piggies to lay on.

*Don't use plastic houses or pipes in summer as they heat up very
quickly

(Ceramic pipes are ideal)

*Frozen soft drinks bottles are also good, they enjoy lying up against
them and may lick the precipitation on the outside although make sure
they are removed at night.

*Ice cubes can be added to water bottles although the whole bottle
should not be frozen

*Always provide shade for your piggies, a towel or sheet placed over
part of their cage or run will help to keep the heat off

*A fan or air conditioning unit placed next to the cage is ideal!

*Avoid feeding foods that contain oats, which are a heating food

* Offer foods like Melon, Cucumber and Water cress which contain a
lot of water

*Reduce the amount of bedding used in their housing

*If possible try and avoid travelling at hot times with your piggies

*Longhaired piggies may appreciate a haircut!

*Some may enjoy a small paddling pool although should be
supervised at all times

If you suspect your piggy is suffering from heat stroke you must act
immediately:

Immerse them in cold water, then wrap them in a cold wet towel and
place them somewhere very cool to allow recovery, they may require
re-hydrating, of so obtain a re-hydration fluid from a chemist and add
it to their water bottle

Keeping Cavies Cool!