Animals can experience heat stress notably when they get exposure to high temperatures every time the warmest months of the year are around.
All pet owners must have the knowledge to address this and protect their pets from (excessive) heat to keep unfortunate incidents from happening to their pets. Protections are extra crucial for reptiles and amphibians which are ectothermic animals.
The following quick tips will help shield your beloved exotic pets from the heat:
- You should never put cages, enclosures, or tanks near a window or anywhere that has exposure to direct sunlight.
- Have some clean bottles filled with water then put them in the freezer. Once frozen, wrap these bottles in a towel then put them inside the cage of your pocket pets
- Be sure to bring your exotic pet to your vet or the nearest pet clinic Bourne, MA as soon as you spot signs of potential heat stress.
