Oxbow Enriched Life Dripless Water Bottle For Small Animal (20 oz)

20 oz No-Drip Water Bottle for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Product Description

The 20 oz Oxbow Enriched Life Dripless Water Bottle solves a problem most rabbit and guinea pig owners know well: bedding that's constantly damp from a leaky spout. This one stays shut until your pet actually drinks, thanks to a nozzle that only opens under pressure from a tongue or nose. You'll also never have to guess how much is left. The plastic is clear enough to see the water line on its own, and there's a floating marker plus ounce numbers printed right on the side for a faster check.

Benefits

• Leak-Blocking Design: An internal seal holds water in place, releasing it only when your pet presses or licks the tip.
• Convenient Top Access: Refill through the wide top opening without unclipping the bottle from your pet's enclosure.
• At-a-Glance Water Check: Ounce markings paired with a floating indicator make it easy to spot when a refill is due.
• Sturdy Cage Mount: A locking bracket keeps the bottle anchored to the habitat, reducing the risk of it falling or shifting.
• Built to Withstand Chewing: Rabbits and rodents chew on cage accessories often. This bottle is made of thick plastic that holds up to daily gnawing.

How to Use

Setup & Refill Steps

• Mount It First: Slide the bracket over the cage bars until it clicks into place before you fill it with water.
• Fill and Seal: Pour fresh water in through the open cap and screw it shut until it stops turning.
• Prime the Tip: Push the ball tip once after filling. You should see a single drop come out.
• Top Off Daily: Pets drink more once they're used to a bottle, so don't wait until it's empty to check the level.

Additional Information

Cleaning Guidance

• Full Weekly Wash: Break the bottle down into its separate parts and wash each one once a week, using dish soap and warm water.
• Rinse Before Refilling: Run everything under water until no suds are left. Any soap left behind ends up in your pet's drinking water.
• Inspect the Spout: The tube can grow a film over time, especially if the cage sits somewhere sunny, so it's worth a quick look every so often.

Placement Tips

• Set at Comfortable Height: Your pet shouldn't have to stretch upward to drink, so keep the nozzle low enough to reach while standing normally.
• Right-Size for Your Cage: One pet in a standard-size cage does fine with 20 oz. Add more pets or a bigger enclosure, and you'll want more capacity than this.

Storage Information

• Air Dry Fully: Give the bottle time to dry all the way through before you put it away, or it'll start smelling musty.
• Keep Pieces Together: Toss the cap, nozzle, and bracket in one spot after cleaning so you don't lose track of them later.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the 20-oz size enough water for my rabbit?

Ans: A single adult rabbit usually goes through a full day or two of water before needing a refill from this size. Bigger rabbits or two pets sharing a cage will drink through it faster, so check the water line daily rather than assuming it'll last.

Q2: Can two guinea pigs share this 20-oz bottle?

Ans: Yes, this size is built with shared cages in mind and works well for one or two guinea pigs. With two pets drinking from the same bottle, it's worth checking the level a bit more often than you would for a single pet.

Q3: Why did a drop of water come out right after I filled it?

Ans: That single drop is expected and happens while the internal seal is settling into place. Once pressure inside the bottle evens out, it should stop dripping on its own and only release water when your pet presses the ball tip.

Q4: How do I mount this bottle on my cage?

Ans: Slide the bracket over the cage bars until you feel it click into place. Fill the bottle from the top, then check the angle. The nozzle should sit low enough that your pet can drink standing on all fours, not straining upward.

Q5: How often does this bottle need to be cleaned?

Ans: Clean it fully once a week. Take every piece apart and scrub with warm soapy water, then rinse well before you refill. Check the nozzle now and then for algae buildup.

Q6: Can this 20 oz bottle work for other small pets besides rabbits and guinea pigs?

Ans: Yes, this size works for chinchillas, rats, and bigger hamsters or gerbils too. If your pet's cage is on the larger side, 20 oz saves you from refilling as often as you would with a smaller 15 to 16 oz bottle.

Q7: What if the bottle keeps dripping instead of staying sealed?

Ans: Most of the time, dripping that won't stop comes down to one of two things: a cap that didn't get twisted on all the way, or gunk stuck in the nozzle keeping the ball from sealing properly. Start by pulling the bottle off the cage and dumping out whatever water's left. Rinse the nozzle under running water, working the ball tip back and forth to knock loose anything caught in there. Once it's clean, screw the cap back on until you feel it stop, then refill and check it again before putting it back on the cage.

Q8: Will this water bottle freeze if I keep my pet's cage somewhere cold?

Ans: Yes, a bottle sitting in a garage, shed, or any room without heat can freeze solid enough to jam the nozzle shut, and you won't necessarily notice from the outside since the bottle still looks full. Cold snaps are usually when this happens, not a steady winter chill, so it can catch you off guard on an otherwise mild week. If your pet's setup doesn't have reliable heat, check the bottle by hand each morning. Ice inside feels different immediately, even before you can see it.