How to Make Sure Your Rabbit Is Hydrated During the Summer

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Keeping your rabbit hydrated is important. It is a must to make sure that your pets are staying hydrated during hot months of the year.

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Rabbits cannot pant or sweat. The most recognisable signs of dehydration and being overheated are very red and hot ears, heavy breathing, and lying flat on the ground. If your rabbit is overheated or dehydrated, take him/her to the vet immediately. ^{[1]
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Is he/she drinking lots of water?

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Special ice cube trays can be purchased so that the ice cubes will fit into water bottles. ^{[3]
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Good fruits and veggies to feed your rabbit are carrots, celery (which is great to keep your rabbit hydrated), Romaine lettuce, a bit of cucumber, or a slice of apple. Make sure that they are not being feed more than 2 tablespoons of fruit sugars daily. ^{[4]
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Can I put some homemade orange juice in my rabbits water bottle to make him drink more?

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You can put small amounts (just one or two drops) of orange juice in your rabbits water, but not too much and make sure that it is 100% pure juice. Rabbits can have oranges in moderation.

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My 2 rabbits haven't been drinking water and seem to be sick. What should I do?

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Rabbits can get hydration from their veggies, but if they seem sick you should take them to a vet. Rabbits should not use water bottles, so also make sure their water is in a bowl.

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How do I make my bunny drink more?

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Give your bunny a bowl instead of a sipper bottle. Make sure the bowl is always clean; this may help your bunny want to drink more often. If you use a bowl, also add apple or bits of watermelon. The rabbit will try to eat it and drink more in the process

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Make sure that your rabbit is kept cool during the summer. ^{[5]
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Rabbits may get diarrhea if they eat too much vegetables and fruit.

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Always make sure you are feeding your rabbit vegetables and fruit that are not poisonous to rabbits. Feeding a rabbit rhubarb or potatoes can poison your rabbit, for instance.

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A water bottle or dish for your rabbit
Fresh, cool water
Vegetables and fruit such as celery, carrots, Romaine lettuce, cucumber, a bit of watermelon, or slice of apple

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