Bowls can be used, but often small animals will foul the water so it must be changed all the time. A water bottle usually works out alot better and only needs to be refilled daily. Make sure your cage is escape proof . Some small animals are escape artists. Chewing holes through plastic or biting through soft wire can happen, so check your cage regularly.
Escaped pets are very vulnerable and can get hurt or killed when they are on their own.
Back to Top Foods and Feeding Small animals should be fed and watered everyday . Their feeding requirements vary depending on the pet. Each pet has their own food mix and that is what they should be fed. Generally one type of small animal food cannot be substituted for the wrong type of animal for very long without causing problems. For example, guinea pigs cannot be sustained on rabbit pellets because they won't get enough vitamin C and can develop scurvy.