From:
"Arlena Parrish"
Date: 2007-05-19 19:42:47 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Heat Stress And Heat Stroke!
To: <ferret-l@LISTSERV.FERRETMAILINGLIST.ORG>
Now, with the heat of summer, just around the corner, it is time to start thinking of our kiddies, to prevent Heat Stress and/or Heat Stroke. Both of these conditions are very dangerous, especially if the inside and/or outside temperature rises above seventy-five (75) degrees. When a ferret or another animal is feeling the effects of Heat Stress, they become quite listless and start panting. Unlike a cat or dog, a ferret can not dissipate body heat, by panting. If Heat Stress is not caught, soon enough, it will turn into Heat Stroke, which can lead to Death.
Since my kiddies and I live in Central Florida, in a small mobilehome, I keep a close eye on the inside temperature. When it is eighty (80) degrees or higher, my kiddies start to suffer.
To make it more comfortable, for my kiddies, I wrap a RubberMaid Blue Ice (1034) Flat Pack ( http://www.rubbermaid.com/ ) in a towel and put it in their pet beds. I keep four of the Flat Packs in my refrigerator. I purchased the Flat Packs, in the Wal-Mart Sports Department. Also, I put ice cubes in their water bowls and crushed ice in their water bottles.
Smiles,
Arlena
Ferrets Rule My World!
Owned By The Brat Pack And The Furo Mafia!
Every Ferret Has A Song And Dance!
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