kathson rabbit water bottle Hanging Small Animal Water Bottle, 17 oz, Green, no drip, gravity automatic

This small animal water bottle holds 17 oz (about 500 ml) in a PP plastic body and hangs on a cage at 5.9 x 2.9 x 7.7 inches. A green finish marks this version, and the manufacturer lists rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, mice and squirrels as suitable animals. Gravity flow and a drip-resistant closure are the two features that decide how the bottle behaves in daily use.

Will this bottle suit your cage and your pet?

Check the drinking height first: the mounted bottle spans 5.9 inches wide and 7.7 inches high, so the sipper tube needs clear space below it for the animal to reach. The manufacturer names rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, mice and squirrels as suitable animals. Rabbits are the audience listed for this version, and the 17 oz capacity is the same for every animal on that list.

The bottle is made of PP plastic and weighs 272 g (9.6 oz). It is not suitable for pets larger than those named, and it does not fit a cage without a bar or wire to hook onto. The parts come apart, which lets you reach the inside during cleaning; the user guide says not to flush with boiling water.

Filling and hanging the bottle

Fill the bottle and hang it firmly on the cage; the manufacturer describes installation as straightforward and the mount as stable once it is clipped in place. The gravity siphon refills the drinking tube to the level the animal has just emptied, and the design is meant to stop water overflowing as it does so.

Take the removable parts off before you clean them, then put them back on the body.

What the gravity siphon and silent design change in use

The bottle uses a gravity flow siphon rather than a ball-bearing tube, which the manufacturer links to quiet operation while a pet drinks. Water sits in the tube at the height the animal left it, and the flow is controlled so the tube does not overflow. A dust-proof cover sits over the drinking end and the closure is described as leak-proof by the manufacturer.

The PP plastic body is green and weighs 272 g (9.6 oz) empty, a weight that keeps it from tipping once it is hung. Removable parts let you clean the inside with a small brush. Across the range, the 17 oz size is the one listed for rabbits, and the same capacity serves the smaller animals named for it.

Questions buyers ask before hanging a water bottle

How much water does the bottle hold?

The capacity is 17 oz, which is about 500 ml, and that figure applies to every animal the manufacturer lists for this bottle.

What are the bottle's dimensions?

The bottle measures 5.9 x 2.9 x 7.7 inches, so the mounted unit needs that much space on the cage.

Which animals can use it?

The manufacturer lists rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, mice and squirrels as suitable animals.

Does the bottle make noise while a pet drinks?

The manufacturer describes the design as silent and notes that it does not make the noise typical of ball-bearing bottles while a pet drinks.

Can the bottle be taken apart for cleaning?

Yes, the parts are removable, and the care note says to clean the inside with a small brush rather than boiling water.