Dear T. Abby,

 My pet rabbit, Spud, lives outside in a nice custom rabbit hutch. He has plenty of space to be inside or out. Lately the temp is getting warmer and I'm starting to sweat.  Does my rabbit?
         -Simon


Dear Simon,

Interesting question. It's nice to get some mail about a pet other than a dog or cat, too. Rabbits can't sweat. And they won't pant like a dog either. Instead they have their own built in cooling system within their ears! Spud's ears are set out from the body's core and contain many tiny capillaries. When his ears are blowing in the wind his blood cools and thus does his body. However, if it's a mighty hot day, feel his ears. Are they hot? If so, it's a nice cool treat to apply a damp cloth or spray them lightly with a water mist. And while you're at it, I believe he's been asking you for a fresh bale of timothy hay.
      Happy hopping,
                T.