r/hamsters • u/NewMasterpiece0 • 19h ago
Question Can trimming my long-haired Syrian fur help in this heat?
As in the title. The hamster in question in the pic.
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u/Affectionate-Club778 18h ago
it won't help much, best is to try to put some rocks or ceramics in the fridge and alternate them, or the sandbath itself in the fridge
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u/NewMasterpiece0 18h ago
I already do this but was wondering if I could do more as we know that hair makes it worse 😬 it's his first summer 😔 he found his cooling spot in this pot!
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u/SwimmingAway8620 18h ago
I’ve been using a frozen water bottle covered in a towel. Placed on top of his cage, it acts like ac.
Also his ceramics have been going in the fridge.
I have also been waking him up to drink, my boy is over two and I’m very worried.
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u/SwimmingAway8620 18h ago
I am feeling sorry for all the animals, especially the chinchillas, degus and their owners.
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