Outdoor play

[Gabbi]

Hi, looking for some advise. I take my piggie outside to play most days (weather permitting) although I've noticed he closes his eyes a lot outside, i presume he is squinting. He IS NOT in direct sunshine and the area he is in is always shaded. He always seems very happy to be in here, he explores around and popcorns away. He has hides and an indoor shelter which he will take a nap in, but usually likes to sprawl out in the open. I understand his eyes are sensitive? And starting to worry about him being outside. I guess he would go inside his indoor house if he was bothered?

 

[Gabbi]

Hi, looking for some advise. I take my piggie outside to play most days (weather permitting) although I've noticed he closes his eyes a lot outside, i presume he is squinting. He IS NOT in direct sunshine and the area he is in is always shaded. He always seems very happy to be in here, he explores around and popcorns away. He has hides and an indoor shelter which he will take a nap in, but usually likes to sprawl out in the open. I understand his eyes are sensitive? And starting to worry about him being outside. I guess he would go inside his indoor house if he was bothered?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Does he have red eyes?
If so then red eyed white piggies can be quite sensitive to bright light

Make sure you don’t put him outside if the temperature is over 25 degrees due to the risk of heat stroke
Hot Weather Management, Heat Strokes and Fly Strike

 

[Gabbi]

Does he have red eyes?
If so then red eyed white piggies can be quite sensitive to bright light

Make sure you don’t put him outside if the temperature is over 25 degrees due to the risk of heat stroke
Hot Weather Management, Heat Strokes and Fly Strike

Yes he does have red/pink eyes. So does this mean he shouldn't be outside in the shade?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Being a REW does not stop him from going outside. He may squint more though.

The temperature element goes for all piggies - 25 degrees or above is dangerous for all guinea pigs, even in the shade - so no piggies should be outside during a hot day