For those of you who use a water feeder...

[MarleysMom]

I'm not sure if you are familiar with it but I use a blue water bottle attachment feeder given to me by my breeder (Chrisman). I also ordered another one from Cindy Fern-King recently. There is no brand on it so I can't even say who manufactures it. But I am having a heck of a time finding the right water bottle to fit it. So far the only one that has worked has been a small Aquafina and I can't always find that size. I refill the bottle but do like to change it out weekly. So do you use this and if so, what brands do find fit it?

[LUCY N PETS<]

I use a blue water bottle that attaches to the cage with a wire hook, All my dogs love theirs. It is
easy for them to drink without getting their face all wet.
It is a guinea pig or hamster water bottle but all my dogs love it since they were babies.

I buy them at WalMart. They have a small and larger size I use the larger one. They work great
when they are in their cages and can't be turned over and make a mess.

Lucy

[Moxie'smom]

QUOTE (MarleysMom @ Apr 27 2009, 10:58 PM)

I'm not sure if you are familiar with it but I use a blue water bottle attachment feeder given to me by my breeder (Chrisman). I also ordered another one from Cindy Fern-King recently. There is no brand on it so I can't even say who manufactures it. But I am having a heck of a time finding the right water bottle to fit it. So far the only one that has worked has been a small Aquafina and I can't always find that size. I refill the bottle but do like to change it out weekly. So do you use this and if so, what brands do find fit it?[/B]

Aquafinia works..so does the smartwater bottle. When we got ours from Chrisman, I also had a heck of a time finding the ones that fit. We kept refilling the bottles. I actually stopped using it and started using a buddy bowl that I got from angel maltese..or some woman out in CA. I didn't think they got enough water from the feeder when they got a little bigger than a small puppy.

[Missy&Maggie]

I use Smartwater sport bottle. I have found that they work the best for us. I also have water bowls down for my two to use.

[drclee]

I was also told the water bottles do not provide enough water, so they should only be used when needed, such as during travel.

[MarleysMom]

Thank you! Tobi has always drank from the bottle only. I had no idea he may not be getting enough water from it! I always thought that drinking from a bowl could contribute to face staining. Am I wrong?

[PuttiePie]

If you are worried about staining, get this:http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3251564

[Hunter's Mom]

I also want to add that plastic bottles are not meant to be reused. The plastic in them actually breaks down during their use if used more than what they are intended for (a one time use) as it is not high density or durational plastic. Just thought I would let everyone know this - I too was guilty of reusing bottles (for my, not Hunter) till I learned this. Now I use BPA free reusable bottles so I am doing good for my body and the environment.

[cindy6755]

QUOTE (PuttiePie @ Apr 28 2009, 12:20 PM)

If you are worried about staining, get this:http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3251564[/B]

Thats what we use, also

[Missy&Maggie]

QUOTE (Hunter's Mom @ Apr 28 2009, 08:50 PM)

I also want to add that plastic bottles are not meant to be reused. The plastic in them actually breaks down during their use if used more than what they are intended for (a one time use) as it is not high density or durational plastic. Just thought I would let everyone know this - I too was guilty of reusing bottles (for my, not Hunter) till I learned this. Now I use BPA free reusable bottles so I am doing good for my body and the environment.[/B]

I would love to have your sources for this information. I searched on-line and was having a hard time finding information about the plastic in plastic water bottle breaking down after more than one use. I even called in my fiance and younger brother who are my science gurus. My fiance (an MIT grad and mechanical engineer) and my brother (chemistry major and award winning scholar in UF's honors program) said the plastic wouldn't break down from more than one use. They said problems come in when plastic bottles are exposed to UV light, high heat, and abrasive/very acidic chemicals. Otherwise they would be more concerned about bacteria, which isn't an issue if you clean the bottle out and don't use them for a very long period of time.