hot hammies

Question
Hey, Im Kiana and I have 3 hamsters in seprate cages. Anyway I go up to my trailer and have to brng them and it is just sooooo HOT in the trailer especially cuz they have fur. So I know Im not suppose to give them baths so i dont but they seem hot all the time up there. Can u plz email me back with answer??? Bye:) Kiana

Answer
Hi.
Don't give them a bath, even if it is a warm bath they can still catch a cold. Is it possible to keep them somewhere cooler? Or buy a fan that is not blowing directly at their cage, but is at least cooling the air?
Being very hot is not at all good for the hamsters, often fatal.
Here's a little information on Heat Stroke:
Heat Stroke (or Sleeper's Disease as it is sometimes known) occurs when the temperature is too high. The hamster lies flat on the cage floor, is limp and may tremble when touched.

Often the hamster will show some movement if you blow on it but if this does not revive it, the hamster should be placed in cooler area and allowed to gradually cool down. If the hamster shows no improvement within a few moments it may be necessary to gently spray the hamster with a fine mist of cool water. If the hamster still shows no improvement within a few moments urgent veterinary advice should be sought.

A hamster should never be placed near a window or left in a car on a warm day as these are the most common cause heat stroke.

A hamster suffering from heat stroke may also become dehydrated.

Best wishes,
Kathryn