Best Rabbit Water Bottlerabbit2020-06-02T17:42:00+00:00

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There are several great options that can be considered the best rabbit water bottle including the following:

Vannon – 25 oz Leak Proof Water Bottle
Lixit All-Weather Rabbit Water Bottle, 64oz
Choco Nose H125 – 11 oz Leak Proof Water Bottle
Lixit – 32oz Bright Color Water Bottle for Rabbits
Lixit – Bunny Chew Proof Flat Back Glass Bottle

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Best Rabbit Water bottles

Having the best water bottle for your rabbit is critical for hydration, hygiene and for your rabbit’s long-term health. Below the list of water bottles you will find a copious amount of helpful information and tips about rabbits from a 20-year veteran.

I have had house rabbits most of my life and enjoy sharing my experiences and advice when it comes to bunnies.

List of The Best Water Bottles for Rabbits

1) Vannon – 25 oz Leak Proof Water

The newest water bottle and the best, most amazing bunny water bottle on the planet. I love, love this thing and it is even economically priced. The best feature of this water bottle is that… Are you ready for this… Drum roll please…? You can fill it up while attached to the cage!

That is right, you can pop open the top of the bottle and dump in as much water as you want. This image from amazon shows you this spectacular feature.

The top filling design is great but there are numerous other features that make this no drip water bottle over the top. Here is what I love and don’t love about this bottle.

Positioning – You can position the is rabbit water bottle inside or outside of any type of cage. Many bottles can only be mounted to the outside of your rabbit’s cage.
Sizes – They make two sizes, a 25 oz and a 30 oz water bottle.
Safety – The plastic parts are BPA free and the nozzle is food grade stainless steel. The size of the nozzle is 10 mm which is the standard for rabbits. There are no moving parts or anything that can harm your bun.
Hygiene – Having a water bottle for your bunny is a much safer, and cleaner than a water bowl.
Leak Protection – Double food grade stainless steel balls with silicone seal on lower spout connection.
Easy Attachment – Attaching it to your rabbit’s cage is easy and will not move after instillation.
Guarantee – Vannon, the maker of this bunny water bottle offers a money back guarantee.
Filling – You can either open the top of the bottle to fill it or take it off of the mounting bracket, fill it up at your sink and then snap it back into the bracket on the cage. It is nice to be able to remove the entire bottle for cleaning.

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2) Lixit All-Weather Rabbit Water Bottle, 64 oz

Although this is a “standard” type of rabbit water bottle it is a good one. I now use the water bottle I listed as number one but used this one previously. I like to keep an extra water bottle around just in case something happens to my main bottle. I do not like using bowls at all for several reasons including hygiene.

What sets this bottle apart from most is the fact that is that it does not leak, that is my experience anyway. Amazon reviews are mixed, some people think it the best bottle on earth while others say it is terrible and leaks. I believe most of the bad reviews are from user error. It is important to fill the bottle all the way up and snugly attach the drinking spout.

Here is what I love about this rabbit water bottle.

Capacity – This bottle holds a whopping 64 oz, if you do not know this is a lot compared to most bunny water bottles. Since it holds so much water it is great for when you are going to be away on vacation or whatever.
Leak Proof – I do not have any issues with leaking, but to be honest I have never had any issues with my bottles leaking. I think it is key to fill the bottle all the way to the top. It will drip a bit at first like all bottles but should then stop.
Safety – The plastic is BPA free and the spout or nozzle is stainless steel.
Easy to fill – After you remove the nozzle you will have a wide opening to fill the bottle.

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3) Choco Nose H125 – 11 oz Leak Proof Water Bottle

This is a good water bottle for small breeds of rabbits. I do not recommend it for larger breeds of rabbits since it only holds about 11 oz which is not very much.

The bottle easily attaches to any standard rabbit cage. After the bottle is mounted the mount stays on the cage and the bottle can easily be snapped on and off from the mount. The larger screw on bracket/mount is easy to put on due to the large thumb screw.

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4) Lixit – 32oz Bright Color Water Bottle for Rabbits

Not much is unique or life changing about this water bottle but it works and is “no drip water bottle for rabbits.” It makes for a good back up water bottle or even as a main water bottle if you do not mind having to take it out of the mounting brackets. The bottle holds enough water for larger breeds of rabbits at 32 oz but not as much as my number 2 pick at 64 oz.

The bottle is colored but you can see through it well enough to know what the water level is. The plastic bottle is BPA a free and the “no drip” nozzle is made from stainless steel. It is important that you always fill the bottle to the top or it will leak. This is true of all the best rabbit water bottles.

The only way to form a vacuum inside the bottle to stop it from leaking is to allow it to leak for a minute or so. After filling up the bottle I squeeze the bottle hard enough to force about an ounce of water out, this forms a vacuum and will not leak at all if you do this.

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5) Lixit – Bunny Chew Proof Flat Back Glass Bottle

A glass reservoir! Glass is the safest storage container for food and water. Not only is it safe it is hard. If your rabbit chews your water bottle, then this is your solution. A chew proof water bottle!

This glass rabbit water bottle comes in two sizes, 6 oz which is exceedingly small and 12 oz which is what I would consider adequate for most small to midsized rabbit breeds.

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Do rabbits prefer water bottles or bowls?

In my 20 years of owning pet house rabbits I have never used a bowl for any real length of time. I do not believe that rabbits have a preference in either drinking from a bowl or water bottle. What I can tell you for sure is that bowls are unsanitary for rabbits and problematic.

Water bowls are unsanitary for rabbits

Even if you keep your rabbits water bowl away from his or her food, litter and hay it is still possible for it to become contaminated. If someone sneezes or coughs in the room as the water bottle it is very possible to become contaminated. Although most viruses and bacteria do not cross between humans and animals it does happen from time to time.

Aside from coughing and sneezing hair, dust, cleaning products, hair, dead skin cells, pollen, mites, bugs, poop and urine can end up in your rabbit’s water bowl. While this might not cause your rabbit a health issue most of the time is it worth the risk?

I only use water bowls if needed due to a medical issue. If you are looking for the best water bottle for rabbits check out this post. I promise no leaks and no problems!

Water bottles are better than bowls

You can use either a water bottle or bowl but personally use a water bottle for Mr. Bunny and other past pet rabbits.

Cleanliness – Covered in the paragraph above already.
Water tracking – Most water bottles come with measurements along the side so if you do want to be able to track how much water your rabbit is drinking then a water bottle is key.
Convenience – You can get some pretty big water bottles so you don’t have to fill it up as often. Water dishes can only be so big so that your rabbit is not afraid of it. They do not like water so if you have some giant bowl they will be uneasy about using it and you never want to deprive your rabbit of water. Therefore you need to fill up the smaller dish much more often than you would the water bottle.

This does not mean that you have to use a water bottle, it is just our personal recommendation based on my experience. Rabbits can drink from a water bowl just fine and I am sure many pet rabbit owners use them. We just find a water bottle to be the best, most efficient option because of the reasons we have outlined for you above.

How much water should a rabbit drink?

There is no straightforward answer to this question because there are several factors that play into how much water your rabbit should drink. The main factors include the following:

Size of the rabbit
How much vegetation your rabbit is eating
Ambient temperature
Overall health

Rabbit Size

The larger your rabbit breed the more water he or she is going to drink. A general rule of thumb to follow is that rabbits will drink about 1.5 to 3 ounces of water per 2.25 pounds of body weight.

How much vegetation your rabbit is eating

This is a big factor in how much water your rabbit drinks. If your rabbit is eating a lot of fresh vegetation then he or she will drink a lot less water than normal. Many of my rabbits will drink almost no water when on a diet of very fresh, water laden vegetables. I remember when I was young and got my first rabbit, I thought something was wrong after I started feeding him the proper amount of vegetation and he backed off from drinking water.

The best diet for for rabbits includes hay, pellets, vegetables and very small amount of treats.

Ambient temperature

Even though rabbits use their ears as radiators to cool themselves of they still sweat around their lips a little and inefficiently pant. So, if temperatures are higher than normal your rabbit may drink a bit more water.

Overall health

Your rabbit’s overall health will play a factor in how much water he or she drink. If your rabbit is drinking a lot of water then this may be a sign of an underlying health issue. If this is happening, you should call your vet and make an appointment.

Medicine, additives and water bottles

I have heard of some people putting medicine, bene-bac or pro-biotics in their bunnies water bottle. DO NOT DO THIS UNLESS A VET TELLS YOU TO! You never want to contaminate your rabbits water source with anything. This may discourage your rabbit from drinking adequately amounts of water.

How to stop your rabbits water bottle from leaking

Drip… Drip… Having problems with leaks? Here is what your do. If it is an older bottle the spout/nozzle may need cleaned out. Sometimes the inside of the nozzle will get some minerals like calcium from the water stuck onto it and it will not allow the ball inside to seat well. To fix this take off the spout/nozzle and soak it in vinegar for three or four hours, then scrub with soap and water well, rinse with clean water and replace.

If mineral build up is not the issue it may be user error. Always fill your rabbits water bottle up all the way to the top so there is little no air inside the bottle. Attach the spout/nozzle and flip upright and squeeze some water out of the bottle. This will create a vacuum and stop the water bottle from leaking.

What size water bottle is best?

This is all depends on how big your rabbit is, how often he or she drinks and how often you want to fill up the water bottle. I would never purchase a rabbit water bottle that is any small than 10 or 12 ounces for a small rabbit. 25 to 35 ounces is considered to be “regular” sized and are used by most pet rabbit owners. If I am going to be away from my rabbit(s) for an extended period of time I use a larger bottle, listed as number two above in the list, since it holds 64 ounces of water. 64 ounces is a lot of water for a rabbit.

Best materials for rabbit water bottles

This may seem like an odd subject but you should think about a few things first before you buy your bunny a water bottle.

Glass water bottles

If your rabbit is an aggressive chewer then you may want to consider a 100% glass and metal water bottle. Some rabbits like to tear up and eat plastic which is annoying for you and unhealthy for your rabbit. Glass may be the best choice and is why I added it to my list.

Plastic

Plastic is okay as long as it is BPA free. You will find that 99% of rabbit water bottles are made from plastic.

Stainless Steel

This is a must for the spout, nozzle and ball. Stainless steel will not rust and prevents bacteria from building up on it. Never use old fashioned water bottles that have a glass spout or plastic spout. Many rabbits will tug hard on the water bottle nozzle and can become injured if it breaks.

O-rings

Inside the part of the nozzle or spout that screws onto the bottle is a seal called an o-ring. It can fall out if you unscrew the spout from the bottle. Always keep track of it when you are cleaning your bunnies water bottle or it will leak like crazy.

Rabbits water freezing

Have an outdoor rabbit and his or her water freezes in the winter? If so you need a heated water bottle for your rabbit.

About the Author

My name is Vanessa and I love my buns. My current house rabbit is Mr. Bunny, he is a black and white Dutch that just turned 9 years old.

I believe that rabbits are a magnificent animal that make great pets for SOME people. My mission is to share what I have learned about rabbits over the past 20 years to improve the relationship between our pets and us. Please contact me or comment if you have any questions or comments.