1. The performance of guinea pigs when cold
When guinea pigs feel cold , It usually shows tremors, frizz, and body temperature drops, and if the guinea pig is too cold, it is easy to catch a cold, and then a series of cold symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, lethargy, sneezing, loss of appetite, etc. appear. If you see the guinea pig’s body shivering, even frying, or huddled in the corner motionless, you should pay attention. It is very likely to feel very cold, and you can touch its body with your hands. If it is hypothermic, be sure to warm it up as soon as possible.
Generally, when the temperature is lower than 15℃, the guinea pig will feel very cold. The suitable temperature for guinea pigs is between 20 and 29 °C, so pet owners need to pay attention to changes in weather and temperature when raising guinea pigs, and do corresponding cold-proof and warm-keeping work for them in time. In winter, you can place some cotton, blankets and other warm items in the cage, and supply heating when necessary to ensure that the guinea pigs will not be cold.
In addition, in the cold winter, the water consumption of guinea pigs generally decreases, which is a normal phenomenon.
Second, how to keep guinea pigs warm
1. First, pet The Lord should prepare a warm and comfortable cage for it, especially in the cold winter. When raising guinea pigs in winter, it is necessary to take the above measures to keep them warm. It is necessary to strengthen the insulation of the cage, for example, put some clean shacks, blankets and other warm items inside to help the guinea pigs survive the cold winter safely.
2. In addition, after a long-term low temperature, once the temperature rises, the temperature is suitable and the sun is just right, the pet owner can take the guinea pig out to bask in the sun, if it is not convenient to go out, you can also put it Put it in a place where the sun shines. In addition, if you decide to take the guinea pig out, be sure to wrap the cage to prevent the guinea pig from being attacked by the cold wind. After the guinea pig is taken outdoors and released from the cage, the pet owner should be careful not to let the guinea pig out of his sight, so as to avoid accident or loss of the guinea pig.
