Is tap water OK for hamsters?
Hamsters can drink tap water as long as it’s drinkable and isn’t contaminated or polluted. Make sure the water you give your hamster isn’t too warm or too cold, room temperature is best. We recommend giving your hamster bottled or distilled water.
Can a hamster drink out of a bowl?
Yes, hamsters are able to drink from a bowl instead of a water bottle. However, Most people will find a water bottle more convenient.
How often should I refill my hamster’s water bottle?
You can place your hamster’s water bowl within the cage, too; some hamster experts recommend having both water bowl and bottle, and they need to be checked and refilled every day. You should refill them even when they are not empty.
Can a hamster drown in a shallow water bowl?
Ensure that the water bowl is on the shallow side. It is not likely that your hamster will drown in water bowls that are not too deep. Also, make sure the water bowl is not too shallow because your hamster needs enough water. You should make sure they can get it anytime they want.
Can a hamster get sick from a water bottle?
tinypixie04 Sep 2013 Hamsters can get sick if they get too wet. Leaving a water bowl unattended with a hamster is risky as they might accidentally get wet, and then their body temperature might fall, putting them at risk for serious illness. Water bottles, if they work properly, prevent water from spilling out and posing a risk to the hamster.
Yes, hamsters are able to drink from a bowl instead of a water bottle. However, Most people will find a water bottle more convenient.
Ensure that the water bowl is on the shallow side. It is not likely that your hamster will drown in water bowls that are not too deep. Also, make sure the water bowl is not too shallow because your hamster needs enough water. You should make sure they can get it anytime they want.
You can place your hamster’s water bowl within the cage, too; some hamster experts recommend having both water bowl and bottle, and they need to be checked and refilled every day. You should refill them even when they are not empty.
tinypixie04 Sep 2013 Hamsters can get sick if they get too wet. Leaving a water bowl unattended with a hamster is risky as they might accidentally get wet, and then their body temperature might fall, putting them at risk for serious illness. Water bottles, if they work properly, prevent water from spilling out and posing a risk to the hamster.
