Occasionally, females will develop a significant set of fighting teeth that also should be cut, although this is not as common. Heat stress claims the lives of many llamas every year. Proper grooming, including shearing, is required especially of long-wooled llamas. Shade and ventilation, including the use of fans to circulate air around the llamas can prevent the occurance of heat stress in all but extreme conditions. They should have access to shade, air flow, and fresh, cool water.
Some breeders add electrolytes to the water source.
Pools of water such as kids' plastic wading pools are sometimes used by the llamas, as are natural ponds and streams. Wetting down a sand pile in a shady area can provide a cool place for llamas. Hosing down the llamas' legs and under the belly can help. However, be careful not to wet the llama's body wool, as this will create an insulating wet blanket and make the heat rejection more difficult. A rectal temperature over 102 degf for an adult is indicative of heat stress.