Oxbow Enriched Life Dripless Water Bottle For Small Animal (34 oz)

34 oz Large-Capacity Water Bottle for Big Rabbits & Multi-Pet Cages

Product Description

The Oxbow Enriched Life Dripless Water Bottle in 34 oz is sized for pets that drink a lot, such as large rabbits, ferrets, or a cage housing several guinea pigs at once. Water stays sealed inside until a pet drinks, so bedding underneath stays dry instead of soaked through. Because it holds more, you won't be back at the cage refilling it every couple of days. The clear body and floating gauge are still there too, so you can always see how much water is left without guessing.

Benefits

• Extended Refill Intervals: The larger reservoir means less frequent trips to top off water, especially useful for multi-pet cages.
• Vacuum-Sealed Spout: Water stays locked inside until your pet actually presses or licks the tip to drink.
• Effortless Top-Fill Access: Add water through the wide opening any time, no need to take the bottle down.
• Visible Fill Gauge: A floating marker and printed scale on the side show how much water is left.
• Reinforced for Heavy Use: This bottle is built thicker to carry the weight of a full 34 oz load and stand up to daily chewing.

How to Use

Setup & Refill Steps

• Secure the Bracket: Fasten the locking bracket onto the cage bars firmly before hanging the filled bottle on it.
• Fill Completely: Remove the cap, fill to the top with fresh water, and twist the cap back on tightly.
• Activate the Tip: Give the metal ball a light press right after filling so the initial drop escapes and the seal engages.
• Check Every Few Days: Because of its size, this bottle needs less frequent monitoring, but still glance at the gauge every couple of days.

Additional Information

Cleaning Guidance

• Weekly Breakdown Clean: Separate all parts and wash them in warm soapy water on a weekly basis.
• Flush Before Use: Rinse every part until you don't feel any soap left on the surface.
• Check for Buildup: Look inside the nozzle tube now and then, more often if the cage sits somewhere warm or bright, since that's when algae tends to show up first.

Placement Tips

• Mount for Multiple Pets: In a shared cage, place the bottle somewhere every pet can get to on their own, not just whoever gets there first.
• Support the Extra Weight: Check that the cage bars and bracket can hold up once the bottle is full. A 34 oz load is heavier than it looks.

Storage Information

• Dry Completely First: Let every piece air-dry before you put the bottle away. Trapped moisture is what causes the smell.
• Keep Components Paired: Nozzle, cap, and bracket all go back together in the same spot, so you're not digging around for them next time.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which pets is the 34 oz size best suited for?

Ans: This size fits large rabbits, ferrets, and cages where a few guinea pigs are drinking from the same bottle. You won't be refilling it every day like you would with a smaller bottle, since there's simply more water in reserve.

Q2: How many pets can realistically share one 34-oz bottle?

Ans: It comfortably supports two to three guinea pigs or a couple of large rabbits in the same enclosure. With more animals drinking from it, check the fill gauge a bit more often to make sure everyone still has access.

Q3: Is a 34-oz bottle too heavy for a standard cage?

Ans: Most cage bars and bracket mounts handle a full 34 oz bottle without issue, but it is heavier than smaller sizes. Confirm your cage's bars are sturdy enough to support the added weight once it's filled.

Q4: Why is there a single drop of water after I fill it?

Ans: That one drop is normal and happens as the vacuum seal forms inside the bottle right after filling. It should stop on its own once internal pressure stabilizes, and the nozzle will then only release water when your pet drinks.

Q5: How often should I refill a bottle this large?

Ans: Refill frequency depends on how many pets are drinking from it, but the extra capacity generally stretches refills to every few days instead of daily. Still, glance at the gauge regularly rather than assuming it's full.

Q6: How do I clean a bottle this size properly?

Ans: Take it fully apart weekly and wash each piece in warm soapy water, paying extra attention to the nozzle tube. Rinse everything well before refilling, since residue is more likely to linger in a larger reservoir.

Q7: What should I do if the nozzle won't stop dripping?

Ans: Persistent dripping usually points to a loose cap or debris blocking the seal at the tip. Empty the bottle, rinse the nozzle clear, and reassemble with the cap tightened fully before refilling and remounting it.

Q8: Can this bottle freeze if kept in a cold space?

Ans: Yes, water inside can freeze in unheated garages, porches, or sheds, which blocks the nozzle and leaves your pet without access. If temperatures drop where the cage is kept, move it somewhere warmer or check the bottle more often.