Correct Use of a Hamster Water Bottle🐹 💦

A water bottle is an essential item for your hamster!
🚫 Too full or too empty → Water won’t flow properly
🚫 Tap water → May contain bacteria and chemicals harmful to hamsters
✔ Daily water changes & regular cleaning keep your hamster healthy!

🔹 How to Choose & Use a Water Bottle Properly?

✅ Pick the right size
• 80–150ml bottles are best for hamsters 🐹
• Bigger bottles waste space and make water spoil faster

✅ Fill to about 80% full
• Too full → Water may not come out 🚫
• Too little → Steel ball won't seal properly, causing leaks 💦

✅ Install at the right height
• Smaller or baby hamsters → Keep the nozzle lower so they can reach easily
• Check if bedding under the bottle is wet → Change it to prevent colds!

✅ Regular maintenance & leak checks
• Change water daily to keep it fresh
• Deep clean the bottle & tube once a week to prevent bacteria buildup
• Test the bottle after cleaning to ensure water flows properly
• Replace old or broken water bottles immediately! 🔄

🔹 Why You Should NOT Use Tap Water 🚫

❌ Tap water contains chlorine, heavy metals & bacteria
❌ Hamsters are tiny & sensitive—dirty water can make them sick!
✔ Use boiled & cooled tap water, or filtered drinking water instead

💡 Extra Tip:
DO NOT wash fresh fruits & veggies with tap water!
Use filtered or boiled water to avoid contaminants.

🔹 Why Isn’t Your Hamster Drinking Water?

🔸 Steel ball stuck?
👉 Push the ball with your finger to check if water flows out!

🔸 Cold weather?
👉 Less activity = Less water consumption 🥶

🔸 Eating fresh veggies & fruits?
👉 Hamsters absorb moisture from food 🍎

🔸 Picky eater?
👉 Don't worry! They will drink when thirsty 😆

🔸 Sick or weak?
👉 Use a needle-free syringe to offer water 💉

💡 Key Takeaways for Proper Water Bottle Use

✔ Use an 80–150ml water bottle, fill it 80% full
✔ Change water daily to keep it fresh
✔ Deep clean the bottle & steel tube every week
✔ Use boiled & cooled drinking water, NOT tap water
✔ Monitor your hamster’s water intake & hand-feed if necessary

✨ Proper hydration keeps your hamster healthy & happy! ✨