Super Pet Small Animal Chew-Proof Water Bottle

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.2 x 13.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B000HHQK9Q
Item model number: 100079433

By : Super Pet
Price : $14.98
You Save : $11.87 (79%)

Product Description

Size: 12-Ounce
Superior chew resistant water bottle. Glass and stainless steel design. Spring attachment hanger holds bottle securely in place inside or outside any small animal wire home. Features unique double-ball bearing drip resistant sipper tube. Stainless steel cap and floating duck reminder included. 12-ounce size.

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Product Features

Made with durable chew proof glass
Clear plastic allows easy view of water level
Includes spring attachment hanger and floating duck
For small animals
12-Ounce

Super Pet Small Animal Chew-Proof Water Bottle

Customer Reviews

WHY I CHOSE THIS BOTTLE
I chose this bottle because the last bottle I had was made of very soft plastic and had a vertical spout which made it both difficult to drink from and easy to chew through. This bottle's spout bends so that the hamsters don't have to twist their necks upward and it is made of glass, so I don't have to worry about hanging it inside the cage.
WIRE OR GLASS CAGE?
The bottle can also be hung outside the cage. From the looks of the wire hanger, it needs the upper spring to hold it steady and that requires it be hooked to something like wire. I don't think it would hold up in a glass aquarium, because there would be nothing for the spring to clasp onto.
I prefer it inside, because the wires need to be bent to accommodate the spout when I hang it from outside. Some cages have wires spaced farther apart and that would not be a problem, but for small animal cages, the wires will need to be pushed apart a little. Some people might not mind that, but I don't like bending my cage's wires.
DOES IT LEAK?
The bottle does not leak at all, but the water comes out easily for the hamsters. The little floating duck makes it easy to see from a distance how much water remains in the bottle. One full bottle would last my two Winter White hamsters a long time. After a week, the 6 ounce bottle is about 3/4 full.
CLEANING
I change my hamster's water weekly. The neck of the bottle is very narrow, so bottle brushes and the like will not fit inside. What I do is empty the water, fill it up with fresh water, break up a Polident tablet and put it inside. After three minutes, I rinse and the bottle is fresh. Polident kills the algae and will keep your water bottles slime-free. I suppose you could also use bleach or just boil the bottle, but Polident is easy for me.
PROS:
+ hangs inside or outside the wire cage
+ spout bends so hamsters don't have to twist their necks upwards to drink
+ water comes out easily for hamsters
+ does not leak
+ hamsters can't chew through it
+ duck makes it easy to see water level at a glance
+ holds more than enough water for two hamsters to last weeks (but I'd clean it before that)
CONS:
- glass can break if dropped
- doesn't hang in glass aquarium
- need to bend the cage's wire to hang bottle from outside
- can't clean with a bottle brush

(1) If the reason your getting this glass bottle is to avoid plastic, take the plastic yellow duck out! It's somewhat difficult to remove, though possible with a tweezer/needle nosed pliers etc.
(2) I would never put this on the inside of a small animal's cage for fear of it falling and crushing the little creature. The bottle is extra heavy when full. I have the 26oz. size. I began setting it up inside my 2 guinea pig's condo-cage and quickly went to plan B due to the weight. I'd rather have it fall and break outside the cage then break any little bones! Which brings me to the next point...
(3) The hanging items do NOT seem secure enough to safely support a filled bottle. Therefore, along with the spring wire for the top of the bottle and the flimsy wire holder for the bottom of the bottle, I used the metal holder from the previous large plastic bottle for additional support from under the cap and around the top just above the included spring mechanism. Then used some twist ties to bring the 2 hook ends of the included bottom wire holder together from the inside and added an additional small metal hook to attach from the twist ties to an above cage inside bar to assure security. The bottle is easily slipped up and out from the supports after bringing the spring wire up and over the top when time to clean/refill.
NOTE: Although the nozzle tip protrudes through the cage about 1/4 inch, the little guinea pigs are able to drink sufficiently...I put a smooth flat rock under the nozzle to make it easier to reach as well as to catch some of the slight drippings after they're done. I was so paranoid due to the reviews, I sat for half an hour watching them drink after setting it up. Soooo cute, I didn't mind a bit.
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(4) I believe the leakage problems that others have reported is due to this item not providing a rubber washer to be inserted into the cap. I used the rubber washer from the previous plastic bottle cap...seems a standard hose washer would work as well. The other reason for leakage may be that when you tighten the cap that is covered by a metal cap, you have to slide the metal cap up in order to get to the plastic cap to tighten properly. When tightened, be sure the sipper tube is facing outward from the flat side if hanging outside (which I again strongly recommend) or toward the rounded side if taking a chance of injury by hanging on the inside. ugh! Otherwise the metal part will turn while the plastic cap doesn't. Then just slip the metal cover back over the plastic cap prior to hanging.
(5) As another reviewer stated, a bottle brush won't fit for washing, most water bottles won't either. To clean it sufficiently, just fill with hot water half way and shake it up a few times...then empty and add some white vinegar from a spray bottle squirting it through the bottle opening while turning the bottle. Spray also into the cap and nozzle after rinsing with hot water. Leave for a few minutes following with another fill/shake rinse prior to refilling. Won't have to worry about soap, bleach or Polident? residue. (white vinegar works great for cleaning/disinfecting litter pans/cage bottoms as well...safe and inexpensive)
(6) Don't have an answer as to the possible cause of non-flowing water that some reviewers mentioned. Haven't had it happen thusfar. I'm sure it's not as easy a solution as shaking the nozzle a few times prior to attaching to the bottle which I'm certain those persons attempted.
Regardless, always fill the bottle fully...there will still be some air room at the top of the inverted bottle due to the nozzle filling. After hanging, start the flow by tapping the end of the nozzle a few times...you'll see the air bubbles rising, therefore creating a vacuum, but not strong enough to not allow a comfortable flow for pets to get water when pushing on the ball inside the nozzle.
Having had many, many different types of beloved pets (all rescued), I'm not aware of any pet that can be left unattended for even a day save a cat! The types of pets that would use this item need to be checked at least twice per day. I give care to each of my pets (presently 11) three times per day...even turtles! JMHO :)
PHEW! Sure hope this helps! I initially ordered 2 due to some of the reviewer stated problems...implemented the above successfully and subsequently ordered 4 more for my rabbit gang at this great price. If anything else happens, I'll post an update!
Blessings to all...pets too!