Do guinea pigs need a fan?

A fan can be used to keep the air cool and create airflow, however, do not blow the fan directly onto the guinea pigs and ensure they have enough room to move away if they wish. A cold, rung out towel can be placed over the run to provide shade and the fan can be blown onto this to help lower the temperature.
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How do indoor guinea pigs keep cool?

10 Top Tips to Keeping Guinea Pigs Cool
  1. Make sure your guinea pig has access to clean, fresh water. ...
  2. Give your guinea pig frozen treats. ...
  3. Keep your guinea pig out of direct sunlight. ...
  4. Keep guinea pigs cool with a fan or air conditioner. ...
  5. Use a damp towel to cool your guinea pig down. ...
  6. Let your guinea pig chill out with an ice pod.
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Can guinea pigs sleep with a fan on?

Guinea Slave

Air circulation is good to be honest as long as it's not draughty they will be fine.
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How do I know if my guinea pig is too hot?

Signs and Symptoms of Overheating
  1. Guinea pig goes "limp" or is laying down/lethargic.
  2. Breathing becomes rapid, extremely slowed down, or very shallow.
  3. Heart rate is increased.
  4. Eyes are fixed or closed.
  5. Guinea pig drools or slobbers excessively.
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Will a fan hurt a guinea pig?

When your guinea pigs are in their cage or acquariam is near a fan or anything that is providing cool air circulation. However, it is extremely important not to point fans directly at guinea pigs as this can cause Upper Respiratory Infection.
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Can guinea pigs be in a room with AC?

An indoor environment will provide the shelter and access to supplies your guinea pig needs to stay cool. Air conditioners, ice packs, and other cooling techniques can be more easily administered if your guinea pig is nearby, indoors, and outside the heat.
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What temperature should a room be for guinea pigs?

This Animal Care Aid is part of a series developed to promote optimal guinea pig care and health. Guinea pigs are very sensitive to both heat and cold. Keep them in temperatures between 60 and 85 °F to avoid putting their health at risk.
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How can I keep my guinea pig cool without AC?

Try freezing a large bottle of water or ice packs and wrapping them up securely in an old, clean towel and place in the hutch. That way, if your guinea pigs feel hot, they can lie next to the bottle to keep cool.
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Do guinea pigs like to be in the dark?

Yes, as your cavy's nighttime antics would suggest, guinea pigs do like the dark. However, that doesn't mean they're nocturnal animals. In fact, guinea pigs are crepuscular, which means they're most active at twilight.
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Can I give my guinea pig ice cubes?

Guinea pig owners shouldn't feed their guinea pigs ice cubes, because it's bad for their teeth, ice can be bad for their digestion, their tongue and lips can get stuck to the ice. Plus, ice isn't as nutritious as veggies and there's plenty of better ways to cool your little friends down in warmer weather.
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Can guinea pigs be in a room with ceiling fan?

Since hot air rises, doing this will blow hot air down, whether the fan is on low or medium speed. Avoid placing a guinea pig cage or enclosure directly under a ceiling fan.
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How do you know if your guinea pig is cold?

How Do I Know If My Guinea Pig Is Too Cold?
  1. If you notice your cavy's ears, nose, or feet are cold to the touch, then their body temperature is too low.
  2. If you have a thermometer, you can use it in their enclosure to see if they're too cold. ...
  3. They'll also shiver and huddle together (if you have more than one).
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Should I put a blanket over my guinea pigs cage at night?

Covering the whole cage at night can create problems and affect your guinea pigs breathing. That means that you should only cover part of their cage at night. This ensures that the cage remains properly ventilated while still letting in some light.
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Are guinea pigs OK in the heat?

Guinea pigs have no sweat glands, and heat regulation by means of sweating is not possible for them, meaning these rodents are exposed to great health risks in summer. Temperatures of 25°C and above can leave them susceptible to heat stress, from 30°C there is a high risk of death from heat.
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Can you wet guinea pigs?

It's best to bathe your guinea pigs on a day when it's not too wet outside, so that they can dry quickly afterwards. Guinea pigs don't enjoy being wet, and in cold climates bathing guinea pigs and not drying them off properly can give them chills, and make them feel very miserable at the very least.
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Can guinea pigs use cool mats?

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Do guinea pigs get cold at night?

Your Guinea Pig's Preferred Climate

Some rodents, like ground squirrels or Eastern chipmunks, hibernate when the weather turns cold, but guinea pigs don't. Instead, guinea pigs are most comfortable in air temperatures of about 65°F to 75°F. Anything below about 60°F is probably too cold for your pig.
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Do guinea pigs sleep with light on?

As a general rule, guinea pigs do not need a light at night. Guinea pigs can't see in the dark, but they have sharp senses and skills that help them navigate their cage – such as hearing, smell, and spatial memory. In fact, keeping their cage dark at night benefits guinea pigs in several ways.
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What is the hottest temperature a guinea pig can live in?

An environment with a temperature of more than 75 degrees Fahrenheit is too hot for a guinea pig. The ideal temperature range for this pet is between 60 degrees and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. If a guinea pig is in an environment with a temperature of over 75 degrees Fahrenheit, it can overheat and suffer heatstroke.
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How can I keep my guinea pig warm at night?

Here are 6 ways you can do this.
  1. Think about where you place your guinea pig's cage. Carefully think about where you put your guinea pig's cage. ...
  2. Add extra heating. ...
  3. Insulate the cage with layers. ...
  4. Create snuggles areas inside the cage. ...
  5. Ensure your guinea pigs have plenty of food and water. ...
  6. Set up an exercise area.
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Should a guinea pig cage be on the floor?

The design of your enclosure should also allow for easy cleaning. The enclosure should have a solid floor (wire floors cause discomfort and damage to guinea pigs' feet) and should be placed in an area that is quiet and peaceful and also free from drafts, chills, extreme heat, and sudden temperature changes.
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Do guinea pigs like to run on a wheel?

Never Use Exercise Balls and Wheels

Exercise balls and wheels are deadly for guinea pigs. These activities may be appropriate for some pocket pets like rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters, but they should never be used for guinea pigs.
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Do vacuums scare guinea pigs?

They're known to get easily scared in many situations, so can you vacuum around guinea pigs? Yes, you can vacuum around guinea pigs. All guinea pigs are different though, that means some don't mind when you vacuum with them in the room while it can make others feel uncomfortable or scared.
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Can guinea pigs drink ice water?

Guinea pigs should always be given cold water and not warm or hot water. But don't chill the water as it's fine straight from the tap.
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