I. What is the best place for a hamster’s nest in summer?
First of all, it is recommended not to lay wood chips in the hamster’s nest in summer, because wood chips store heat and are more suitable for use in autumn and winter. If you use wood chips for hamsters in hot summer, it will not only easily lead to heat stroke in hamsters Dehydration can also produce a severe odor.
So what should I put in the hamster’s nest in summer?
It is generally recommended to use corncob or cat litter
as bedding. These two materials are not easy to store heat and can make the hamster a little cooler. You can also put some small stones such as pebbles or marble in it. , As long as there is no direct sunlight in summer, the stones are generally cool, and the hamsters will stick to them when they are hot. If the temperature is too high and the stone is not cool enough, you can put it in the refrigerator for a while, so that it will be very cool every time you put it in the hamster cage.
Second, how to cool the hamster in summer
In addition to the hamster nest pad In addition to helping hamsters dissipate heat, pet owners can also consider the following ways to dissipate heat for hamsters.
1. You can put a basin of water next to the hamster’s cage. When the water evaporates, it will take away part of the heat in the environment and reduce the ambient temperature, although this little temperature is very small for humans. , but for hamsters, it still has a more obvious effect. However, the disadvantage of this method is that it is easy to speed up the dampness of the hamster cage litter, so pet owners need to appropriately increase the frequency of litter replacement and the frequency of cage cleaning.
2. Many people like to keep hamsters on the balcony. This place is often exposed to direct sunlight and the temperature is relatively high, so it is recommended that you move the hamster to the north room, pay attention to indoor ventilation, and also inside the hamster cage. Don’t put too many toys, and try to make the cage look as spacious as possible, which will help ventilate and dissipate heat.
3. When the hamster is very hot, it will also sweat, and the body will be very wet. The pet owner can bathe the hamster with a small pet bubble. Generally, after washing the sweat off the body, the hamster will feel cool. Many, while also reducing bacterial infections and preventing skin diseases in hamsters.
