Hamster is a common pet, but the hot weather in summer will have a certain impact on the survival of hamsters. What should hamsters do if they get heatstroke? Here is a detailed introduction of what medicine hamsters should take for heatstroke.

1, symptoms of heatstroke in hamsters

First, we need to know the symptoms of heatstroke in hamsters. After heatstroke, hamsters will have symptoms such as shortness of breath, high body temperature, listlessness, dry mouth and watery eyes, and even lead to convulsions and coma in severe cases. Therefore, once hamster heatstroke is found, corresponding measures need to be taken in time.

2, hamster heatstroke treatment drugs

The drugs for treating hamster heatstroke are mainly antipyretic and heat-clearing, and the commonly used ones are:

1) Qingre Jiedu Oral Liquid: This medicine can be used to remove bacteria and toxins in the body, and has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resisting bacteria and viruses, and can promote hamster metabolism and restore normal body temperature.

2) essential balm: when hamsters suffer from heatstroke, such as shortness of breath and dry mouth, you can apply essential balm around hamsters' nostrils to relieve poor breathing.

3. Matters needing attention in treatment

Although drugs can help hamsters relieve symptoms, the following points should be paid attention to in treatment:

1) Don't rely too much on drugs: drugs are an auxiliary means to treat heatstroke in hamsters, not a lifeline. In treatment, attention should be paid to improving diet and environment.

2) The dosage of medicine should be appropriate: The dosage of medicine should be determined according to the weight of hamster and the severity of symptoms. Don't blindly increase the dose, so as not to cause more harm to hamsters.

3) Keep it clean: During the treatment of hamster heatstroke, keep its living environment clean and sanitary to avoid the breeding and spread of bacteria.

4. Precautions for preventing hamster heatstroke

The best way to prevent hamster heatstroke is to pay special attention to the following points:

1) Keep ventilation: When the weather is hot in summer, you can keep indoor ventilation by opening windows or using air conditioners.

2) Avoid direct sunlight: The hamster nest should avoid direct sunlight and should not be exposed to the sun for a long time.

3) Appropriate cooling: In hot summer, we can prepare cooling methods for hamsters, such as placing cooling stones and opening ice packs.

In short, in the treatment of hamster heatstroke, medicine is only one aspect of treatment, and it is more important to start with prevention, pay attention to the improvement of environment and diet, and ensure the healthy life of hamsters.