1. Symptoms of Chinchilla heatstroke
The symptoms of mild Chinchilla heatstroke are: Poor mental state, decreased appetite, unwilling to move. If the temperature is not cooled in time at this time, the chinchilla’s body will gradually become weak, and then moderate heat stroke symptoms such as unsteady standing, difficulty eating, and fever in the ears will appear. There is already a certain risk of moderate heat stroke in chinchillas. If it continues to develop, when chinchillas have severe symptoms such as coma, convulsions, spinning, and limb stiffness, it is likely to die quickly. If it can be treated in time, it is easy to leave sequelae. .
Second, first aid methods for chinchilla heatstroke
1. Mild heatstroke:
①Transfer chinchilla to a cool place in time In a ventilated place, turn on the air conditioner and fan to lower the indoor temperature;
② Rub some cool oil or balsamic essence on the nose, the heels of the ears, and the soles of the feet;
③ Use 1:1 water Dissolve a grain of Rendan and irrigate it with a syringe;
④Provide enough water for chinchillas;
⑤Stop food and feed grass leaves for one day.
2. Moderate heat stroke:
①Move to a cool and ventilated place to lower the indoor temperature;
②Wipe the chinchilla’s head and body with a damp towel. The neck helps it to cool down;
③2-3 drops of ten drops of water are mixed with water 1:1 and then fed, 2-3 times a day;
④Appropriately feed a little glucose and rehydration salts , available in general pharmacies.
⑤Chinchillas who have difficulty eating can use a syringe to feed water and whole milk powder.
3. Severe heatstroke:
Refer to the first aid method for moderate heatstroke, add vitamin B1 and B12 to each half tablet of dissolved water every day, which can nourish nerves and prevent sequelae. If your chinchilla is incontinent, help it clean up in time to ensure hygiene.
If there is a reliable pet hospital nearby, it is recommended to send it to the pet hospital for treatment in time, which will have a higher chance of saving the life of chinchillas.
Third, how chinchillas prevent heatstroke and cool down
1. Cage placement Location
The cage of chinchillas should be placed in a cool and ventilated place in summer, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight, and do not place too many sundries around the cage to affect the air circulation.
2. Environmental cooling measures
①Air conditioning cooling
Advantages: simple and convenient, can control the indoor temperature within a certain range.
Disadvantages: The cost is too high, and it may cost two or three hundred yuan a month for residential electricity, and the price of commercial electricity is higher.
②Air-conditioning fan/fan to cool down
When the temperature is lower than 30 degrees, the fan can be turned on directly, but be careful not to let the fan blow directly on the chinchilla.
The use of air-conditioning fans can be considered for high temperatures above 30 degrees. The power consumption is lower than that of air-conditioning, and the cooling effect is better than that of fans. It is a relatively compromised device.
③Ice cubes to cool down
The pet owner can freeze some ice cubes in the refrigerator every day, put the ice cubes in a metal box, and then spread them under the cage, although the cooling time is relatively short It is short and the operation is more troublesome, but the ice water can be recycled and the cost will be lower.
3. Diet conditioning
In summer, you can feed chinchillas some dandelion, mint grass and other hay plants, which can clear away heat and relieve heat.
