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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
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For hamsters, the temperature in the range of 18-24 degrees Celsius is the most comfortable. [1] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to the source As temperatures get higher, you’ll have to find ways to keep your hamster cool. Hamsters don’t sweat like humans, so they have to rely on you to stay happy and comfortable in hot weather.
Steps
Prevent overheating
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Be careful not to overheat the hamster. Hamsters are very sensitive to heat and easily overheat. [2] X Research Sources Watch out for the following symptoms of heat stroke in your hamster:
- Gasp
- Flamboyant tongue
- Drooling
- Cheerless
- Weakness
- Not moving
- Convulsion
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Move your hamster’s cage to a cooler area of the house. Go around the house looking for the coolest place to try and get the hamster cage out.
- Place your hamster’s cage in a lower area of the house. The heat will rise high, so the coolest place in the house is probably the basement.
- The bathroom or kitchen can also be a cool area in the house. Tiles are usually cool and comfortable for hamsters.
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Use a fan. Do not point the fan directly at the hamster to avoid stressing the hamster or causing it to get cold. Instead, you need to make sure the room where the hamster’s cage is located is well ventilated and has a fan. This will help air circulate and cool the room. [3] X Research Sources
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Avoid direct sunlight. On hot days, be sure to keep your hamster’s cage away from the sun shining through the windows. Direct sunlight can easily cause heat shock to hamsters and other small animals.
- Avoid other heat sources such as fireplaces, stoves, and heaters.
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Ventilate the hamster’s cage. Make sure your hamster’s cage is well ventilated. Professionals often prefer to use wire mesh cages instead of aquariums. [4] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- If you keep your hamster in an aquarium, it is especially important to place the tank in a well-ventilated room! [5] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
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Use cool water. A simple way to keep hamsters cool is to provide them with cool water. Hamsters can quickly dehydrate, so it’s important that they always have clean water to drink.
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Limit hamster play. Hamsters don’t have the ability to sweat, so they are at risk of becoming dehydrated more quickly than other animals. You need to limit the hamster’s play in hot weather so that they do not overheat. [6] X Trusted Source Science Direct Go to Source
- If you want to hold a hamster, you should choose early in the morning or at night when the weather is cooler.
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Never leave your hamster in a hot car. Never leave a hamster or any other animal in the car in hot weather! The temperature in the car will rise to a level that can be fatal for them. If you are taking your hamster to the vet or out, be careful not to expose the hamster to dangerous temperatures. [7] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
Take advantage of the freezer
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Give your hamster a frozen snack. Hamser’s favorite frozen snacks can help keep them cooler on a hot day. Be careful to choose foods that are safe for your hamster. Consider freezing foods such as:
- Parsley
- Cashew
- Linseed
- Millet
- Oatmeal
- Lost
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked Potatoes
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Put the frozen water bottle in the hamster’s cage. Fill a bottle (or empty soda can) half full with water and place in the freezer. Wait for the water to solidify, then wrap the water bottle in a towel or cloth and place it in the hamster’s cage.
- Remember to wrap the water bottle in cloth. Frozen water bottles can hurt your hamster’s skin.
- You should keep the water bottle lying down when frozen. Thus, when you put the water bottle in the cage, the hamster will have a large area to lie down.
- You can also use ice packs.
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Frozen sand bath for hamsters. Hamsters love to bathe in the sand. You can give your hamster a cool bath by freezing the hamster’s bath sand. [8] X Research Source Take a cup of sand and pour it into a zippered plastic bag. Put the sandbag in the freezer for a few hours, then pour the sand out and place it in the hamster’s cage.
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Freeze the hamster’s ceramic house. If your hamster has a ceramic house in its cage, you can put the house in the freezer to create a cool environment for the hamster. The ceramic material has good heat retention properties and will provide the hamster with an oasis of coolness. [9] X Research Source
- You can also use frozen ceramic or marble tiles in your hamster’s cage.
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Cover your hamster’s cage with a frozen towel. Soak a towel in water and freeze it for a few hours. Cover the outside of your hamster’s cage with a towel and tuck the towel in the bottom of the cage. The towel will create a cold wall that the hamster can lie on.
- Make sure not to block the flow of air into the hamster’s cage.
Warning
- A hamster that gets too cold is just as dangerous as overheated! You need to keep an eye on how the hamster reacts to be safe.
Things you need
- Freezer
- Fan
- Towel
- Snacks
- Pottery house or ceramic plate
- Water
- Water bottles
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 6,383 times.
For hamsters, the temperature in the range of 18-24 degrees Celsius is the most comfortable. [1] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to the source As temperatures get higher, you’ll have to find ways to keep your hamster cool. Hamsters don’t sweat like humans, so they have to rely on you to stay happy and comfortable in hot weather.
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