 Nalgene® Metabolic Cage Systems
These meticulously engineered cages feature a unique funnel and cone
design that effectively separates feces and urine into tubes outside the
cage. There is no urine washover and no chance for urine to enter
the feces tube, so separation is immediate and complete. You get
untainted and reliable samples. All cage parts and stands are
autoclavable. Replacement parts are available.
Features:
Cover
- Large, vented, keeps animal securely in cage. Can be removed for
easy access to animal.
Upper Chamber
- Made of transparent PC. Surface is smooth, gnaw-proof,
noiseless. Cleans easily with warm soapy water or detergent
solution.
Feeder Chamber
- Located outside cage. Size discourages rodent from nesting or
sleeping inside.
Feed Drawer
- PC drawer slides out for easy filling without disturbing the animal.
Ideal for slurries, liquids or powders. Not designed for food in
pellet form. Rear portion helps to catch spilled food to prevent
contamination of feces.
Feces Collection Tube
- Made of non-wetting PMP. Pellets roll down sides of funnel to be
collected in tube. Unlocks with single twist from outside of cage
without disturbing animal.
Urine Collection Tube PMP
- Graduated in cubic centimeters. Unlocks from outside cage
without disturbing animal. Can be cooled with an ice bath.
Lower Chamber PC
- Can be removed without disturbing animal. Cleans with warm soapy
water or detergent solution.
Stand
- SS stand or rack must be used with any rodent metabolic cage.
Stand supports one cage and provides easy access to all parts.
12-cage racks and refrigerated collection racks are also available. All
stands and racks are sold separately.
Collection Funnel and
Separating Cone - Unique
design and non-wetting PMP ensure immediate, complete separation of
feces and urine.
Support Grid
- SS grid lets excreta pass through the widely-spaced bars; mouse cage
includes mouse-size grid. Grids have handles for easy transport of
cage without stand.
Water Bottle
- Calibrated PC bottle with SS cap and sipper tube.
Water Spillage Tube
- Collects any water that animals spills. Facilitates accurate
collection of fluid intake data.
Each cage includes complete assembly and use
instructions, replacement parts list and warranty card.
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Metabolic Cage for Large Rodents, 300g to 850g
Designed for rats, guinea pigs and
hamsters. Includes same fluid collection tubes and rings as the
smaller rodent cages and the following components sized for larger
rodents: upper chamber, water bottle and support, feeder assembly
and urine collection tube.
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| Model |
Dimension |
Price |
| MTB-0350 |
Overall nom. dim.
L x W x H, cm (in.) 36 x 28 x 52
(14 x 11 x 20.5)
Domicile portion, nom. dim.
I.D. x Ht., cm (in.) 24 x 18 (9.5 x 7)
Area, sq. cm (sq. in.) 450 (70) |
$1,400.00/Each
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Contact us if you would like to modify your existing cage to house
smaller rodents |
Metabolic Cage for Rats, 150g to 300g
Includes appropriate feeder drawer and
chamber for "medium-sized rats". Feeder chamber opening is 5 cm.
Includes four fluid collection tubes with funnels (two water spillage
tubes and two urine collection tubes), two feces collection tubes and
two urine rings. |
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| Model |
Dimension |
Price |
| MTB-0100 |
Overall nom. dim.
L x W x H, cm (in.) 36 x 28 x 48
(14 x 11 x 19)
Domicile portion, nom. dim.
I.D. x Ht., cm (in.) 20 x 14 (8 x 5.5)
Area, sq. cm (sq. in.) 320 (50) |
$1,000.00/Each
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Contact us if you would like to modify your existing cage to house
smaller rodents |
Metabolic Cage for Rats under 150g
Same dimensions as above.
Includes feeder chamber and drawer sized for smaller rats. Feeder
chamber opening is 3.5 cm. Includes four fluid collection tubes
with funnels (two water spillage tubes and two urine collection tubes),
two feces collection tubes and two urine rings. |
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| Model |
Dimension |
Price |
| MTB-0210 |
Overall nom. dim.
L x W x H, cm (in.) 36 x 28 x 48
(14 x 11 x 19)
Domicile portion, nom. dim.
I.D. x Ht., cm (in.) 20 x 14 (8 x 5.5)
Area, sq. cm (sq. in.) 320 (50) |
$1,000.00/Each
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Contact us if you would like to modify your existing cage to house
smaller rodents |
Metabolic Cage for
Mice
Same dimensions as above.
Includes mouse sized feeder chamber, drawer, grid and urine collection
tubes. Feeder chamber opening is 2.4 cm. Includes four fluid
collection tubes with funnels (two water spillage tubes and two urine
collection tubes), two feces collection tubes and two urine rings.
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| Model |
Dimension |
Price |
| MTB-0311 |
Overall nom. dim.
L x W x H, cm (in.) 36 x 28 x 48
(14 x 11 x 19)
Domicile portion, nom. dim.
I.D. x Ht., cm (in.) 20 x 14 (8 x 5.5)
Area, sq. cm (sq. in.) 320 (50) |
$1,000.00/Each
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