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First off, you might consider bringing your rabbit into the house permanently unless it is simply impossible. House rabbits live longer than rabbits kept outdoors. You can also better regulate temperature for your rabbit if you allow it to stay in a climate-controlled environment.

If you are absolutely unable to move your rabbit indoors full-time, you can try the following:

1. Give your rabbit a couple of hard-shelled plastic freezer packs (to avoid damage by teeth), or freeze water in old bottles and place them where your rabbit likes to lie. 2. Provide a fan that your rabbit can sit near. Some rabbits do not like a direct breeze, so position it to create a cool air flow. 3. Make sure your rabbit is hydrated! Easy access to several water sources is ideal, and if your rabbit will drink from a bowl you can try leaving a handful of ice cubes in the water to keep it cool for an extended period of time. 4. Air conditioning. This may seem obvious, but if you can afford a cheap a/c unit for the room where your rabbit spends most of its time, your rabbit will be more comfortable. Remember that your rabbit's fur coat is the equivalent of you wearing a sweater at all times - if you think you'd be too warm in a sweater, chances are your rabbit is already too warm. Lastly, if your rabbit is overheated and can't be cooled down by a shallow bath in a lukewarm water, you may have a medical emergency on your hands. If your rabbit begins to act ill or lethargic, seek veterinary treatment immediately.

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