It is always better to use water bowls rather than water bottles for your bunny’s hydration. Water bottles are slow and don’t allow your bunny to drink enough water. Bunnies can drink as much water as a small dog in a day!
For that reason, it’s important to have the right water bowl that will allow minimal spillage and will last many years to come. We have checked out many different bunny water bowls along with our experience and have come up with a list of the best water bowls for your bunny.
1. Ethical Stoneware Animal Dish – Best Overall Bunny Water Bowl
2. Petmate Replendish Gravity Waterer w/ Microban – Best Automatic Refill Water Bowl
3. MidWest Homes for Pets Snap’y Fit Stainless Steel Food Bowl/Pet Bowl – Best Water Bowl To Attach To A Cage
1. Ethical Stoneware Animal Dish – Best Overall Bunny Water Bowl
If you’ve ever tried using plastic bowls for your bunnies water, you’ll likely know what the outcome is. Usually, the water ends up on the floor rather than inside your bunny. Nothing is off limits when it comes to things that are light and easy to play with and move with their teeth.
That is why you need to check out the Ethical Stoneware Animal Dish. I will guarantee you your bunny won’t try to pick up this heavy, thick ceramic dish. That means less mess on the floor!
Because of it’s heavyweight design, it’s great for indoor and outdoor use. Being made of ceramic, this bowl will last years and is very easy to clean.
We would recommend the Ethical Stoneware Animal Dish to anyone looking for a sturdy water bowl that will eliminate any mess around their home. When choosing a size, go with the 9.5″ bowl. The 7.5″ bowl is not 7.5″ so is undersized. The 9.5″ will give plenty of water to bunnies of all sizes.
Pros
- Made of heavyweight ceramic to minimize any spillage.
- Easy to clean so your bunny can always have fresh water.
- Won’t break the bank.
Cons
- The 7.5″ size is actually only 3.5″ in diameter so go with the 9.5″
2. Petmate Replendish Gravity Waterer w/ Microban – Best Automatic Refill Water Bowl
Sick of refilling your water bowl every few hours because your bunnies drink so quickly? Come home from work to an empty water bowl? This is the solution you need to keep your bunnies healthy and hydrated!
Check out the Petmate Replendish Gravity Waterer w/ Microban with its unique automatic refilling feature. Your bunnies will never run out of water again especially during hot summer days.
We really love this water bowl as it comes with a filter so all of the water you fill the jug with will come through crisp and clean. The jug is airtightly sealed so your bunny won’t be able to knock it over and make a mess. The base of the bowl features Antimicrobial Protection that helps to prevent the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria.
We highly recommend the Petmate Replendish Gravity Waterer w/ Microban to all bunny owners that have to spend long periods away from home or have multiple bunnies that need to have water refilled often. The water jug is BPA free too so no nasty chemicals in your bunny’s water.
We would suggest the smallest version for your bunnies which is the 0.5 Gallon version as you don’t want gallons of water sitting too long.
Pros
- Automatic refills means you don’t need to refill and monitor their water bowl so often.
- If you are away from home for extended periods of time, then you know your bunny has ample water.
- Keeps the water clean.
Cons
- Not dishwasher safe.
3. MidWest Homes for Pets Snap’y Fit Stainless Steel Food Bowl/Pet Bowl – Best Water Bowl To Attach To A Cage
Need something that attaches to your bunny’s cage or enclosure to free up more space? Don’t look for the flimsy attachments that just hook over the cage. Rather, go for something YOU KNOW is going to stay in place.
The MidWest Homes for Pets Snap’y Fit Stainless Steel Food Bowl/Pet Bowl fits that description. The bracket locks in place on the cage and is easy to remove if need be. The stainless steel bowl comes in many different sizes and the bracket is rust-resistant. The bowl is also dishwasher safe making it easy to clean.
We really like this product as you can elevate your bowls so they stay cleaner for longer and they are less likely to be spilled or knocked over. The water bowl comes in 4 different sizes; 10 oz. (1.25 cups), 20 oz. (2.5 cups), 1 qt. (4 cups), 2 qt. (8 cups) so you can have different sizes for food or water.
We highly recommend the MidWest Homes for Pets Snap’y Fit Stainless Steel Food Bowl/Pet Bowl for anyone who is looking for the best water bowl option for their cage or enclosure.
Pros
- Elevated bowl makes it less likely to be knocked over.
- Securely attaches to the cage or enclosure so it’s not easily removed from a bunny.
- The bracket is rust resistant and the bowl is dishwasher safe.
Cons
- The bracket without the bowl in it could be dangerous since they poke out.
