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Old 07-23-2017, 05:40 AM   #1
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Default Drinking Water

Okay, so, Chi hasn't been drinking a lot (if any at all) of water recently. However, she has had a carrot (and sometimes a bit of apple) in her cage every single night and loves to eat it.

Should I be concerned?
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Old 07-23-2017, 07:21 AM   #2
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As long as you're absolutely sure the wattle bottle is working fine, then I wouldn't worry. He'll drink what he needs and is probably taking enough, just such tiny amounts that you don't notice
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Old 07-23-2017, 08:11 AM   #3
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I'd really check the water bottle. When you turn the nozzle it should freely give water. If it doesnt, return it. I'd put a bowl of water in your hammys cage asap!

ALOT of water bottles are defective. I had to drive an hour to a different city to buy about 7 water bottles. There is defective water bottles in every pet store in my city. Even if you order on-line, once I ordered 4 bottles on-line & only one of them worked.
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Old 07-23-2017, 08:24 AM   #4
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Hamsters barely drink any water at all. Being desert animals originally, it's an adaptation they have- it allows them to survive on little to no water. It's very likely he is drinking, but just when you're not looking. If you're super paranoid, a bottle cap filled with water will suffice best wishes
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Old 07-24-2017, 03:03 AM   #5
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The water bottle is working and she took a drink this morning so everything's okay Thank you for responding
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Old 07-24-2017, 06:48 AM   #6
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Glad to hear everything is alright. If you ever have any other questions, please ask
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Old 07-24-2017, 07:21 AM   #7
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Happy for you that your hammy is drinking & you don't have a problem with the bottle
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