Lixit
Lixit is a US-based, privately held pet supply manufacturer (founded 1968) that designs and sells vacuum-seal water bottles, retractable dog tie-outs, small-animal care accessories, and a proprietary replacement-parts line directly to pet owners, breeders, and shelters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersNapa, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lixit does
Lixit is a US-based manufacturer of caged-pet water bottles, feeding accessories, tie-out systems, and small-animal care products, founded in 1968 and operating as a privately held company with 51-100 employees. The catalog is built around vacuum-seal water bottles in plastic and glass variants, with bottle sizes from 4oz to 64oz and a comprehensive proprietary replacement-parts aftermarket that covers gaskets, tube caps, springs, wires, and brackets for every size and series. The dog category adds retractable stake and bracket-mount tie-outs, while small animals are served with chinchilla dust baths and dust, bird baths, and cage bowls; nursing bottles extend the line into farm-animal use cases.
The company's core technology is mechanical rather than digital: vacuum-seal bottle construction with 304-grade stainless steel drinking tubes, wide-mouth designs for brush cleaning, and retractable cable mechanisms with 360-degree rotation for dog tie-outs. Lixit sells predominantly direct-to-consumer through a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront (lixit.com), supplemented by an authorized reseller relationship with Miller Manufacturing Company via Miller-MFG.com, which also fields customer service. Pricing is unit-based across the SKU range (from ~$0.30 replacement gaskets to ~$48 retractable tie-outs) with no subscription model disclosed, and bulk packs exist for wholesale/shelter buyers. Customer segmentation is horizontal across dog owners, bird owners, small-animal owners, and secondary segments of farm breeders and shelters/resellers, with no named enterprise customers and no disclosed revenue or funding.
Lixit firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lixit
- Legal name
- Lixit
- Website
- https://lixit.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Lixit is a US-based, privately held pet supply manufacturer (founded 1968) that designs and sells vacuum-seal water bottles, retractable dog tie-outs, small-animal care accessories, and a proprietary replacement-parts line directly to pet owners, breeders, and shelters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lixit industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pet Supplies & Accessories
- NAICS
- Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (45991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Small Animal Supplies Retail (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters) (CRALAHAL)
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Where Lixit is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Napa
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Lixit business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct Product Sales: Lixit generates revenue through direct sales of pet water bottles, feeding accessories, tie-outs, grooming products, and replacement parts. Products are sold at individual unit prices ranging from under $1 for small replacement parts to approximately $50 for retractable tie-out systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual unit pricing across product categories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Lixit product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lixit manufactures and sells pet water bottles (vacuum-seal design with stainless steel drinking tubes), retractable dog tie-outs, cage bowls, bird baths, chinchilla dust baths, nursing bottles for baby animals, and an extensive line of replacement parts. The company serves dog, bird, small animal (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice), and farm animal owners through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and an authorized reseller.
Product overview
Lixit is a manufacturer of pet water bottles and accessories, primarily serving small animals (birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters), dogs, and farm animals. The product portfolio includes multiple water bottle lines: the premium Wide Mouth series (BPA-free plastic with 304 stainless steel tubes), the standard Clear Water Bottle (LBC) series, the Economy Glass series, and bulk Critter Brites bottles. Dog products include retractable stake tie-outs and bracket-mount retractable tie-outs in small, medium, and large sizes. Small animal products include chinchilla dust baths and chinchilla dust. Replacement parts cover a comprehensive range of gaskets, tube caps, springs, wires, brackets, and tube assemblies for all bottle sizes. Farm/nursing products include nursing bottles in various sizes for baby animals. The company operates on a BigCommerce e-commerce platform with US-based manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wide Mouth Water Bottles for Dogs Premium BPA-free plastic water bottles with 304-grade stainless steel tubes and vacuum seal technology, available in 32oz and 64oz sizes, designed for large dogs with extra-large tubes for maximum water flow.
- Clear Water Bottles (LBC Series) Standard translucent water bottles with vacuum seal technology and stainless steel drinking tubes, available in 4oz, 8oz, 16oz, and 32oz sizes for rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and other small animals.
- Economy Glass Water Bottles Glass water bottles with stainless steel tubes and wire cage attachments, available in 8oz and 16oz sizes for small birds, mice, hamsters, gerbils, dwarf rabbits, ferrets, conures, and African greys.
- Bulk Critter Brites Water Bottles Bulk packs of cartoon-print plastic water bottles with stainless steel drinking tubes for rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, rats, and small birds, available in 4oz, 8oz, 16oz, and 32oz sizes in packs of 6-12 units.
- Retractable Dog Tie Outs Retractable cable leash tie-outs with 360-degree rotating housing and braided coated steel cable, available in stake-mount and bracket-mount configurations in small, medium, and large sizes for outdoor dog tethering.
- Bird Bath Clear durable plastic bird bath with twist-and-lock design suitable for small to medium birds including lovebirds, canaries, finches, parakeets, and cockatiels.
- Chinchilla Dry Bath
Companies that use Lixit
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Lixit technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Lixit partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Miller-MFG.comcoreMiller-MFG.com is an authorized retailer and distributor of Lixit products, listed as a 'Click Here To Purchase Lixit Products Online at Miller-MFG.com' on the company website. The parent company appears to be Miller Manufacturing Company based in Glencoe, MN.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lixit competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ware Manufacturing: U.S. maker of small animal cages, playpens, feeders and accessories; competes head-to-head with Lixit for small animal owners and pet specialty retailers.
- Miller Manufacturing Company: Authorized distributor and apparent operational partner for Lixit, Miller Manufacturing is a broader U.S. pet products manufacturer across small animal, equine and farm categories, making it the closest comparable peer in product mix and channel.
- Prevue Pet Products: Manufacturer of bird and small animal cages plus accessories; overlaps Lixit's bird and small animal segments and competes for similar retail and breeder/wholesale customers.
- MidWest Homes for Pets: U.S. manufacturer of small animal cages, crates, bedding and accessories sold through pet specialty retail; directly overlaps Lixit's small animal customer base and accessories category.
Broad incumbents
- Rolf C. Hagen: Global pet products company manufacturing and distributing bird, small animal and aquatic supplies; overlaps Lixit's bird and small animal waterer categories through brands like Hagen and Living World.
- Kaytee (Central Garden & Pet): Major small animal products brand covering food, bedding, habitats and accessories under Central Garden & Pet; competes with Lixit across bird and small animal categories at much broader scale.
- Trixie Heimtierbedarf: Large German pet accessories brand covering small animal, dog, cat and bird products including water bottles and feeding accessories; competes with Lixit internationally and increasingly in U.S. e-commerce.
- PetSafe (Radio Systems Corporation): Large U.S. pet products brand covering containment, training, wellness and accessories; competes with Lixit's tie-out and watering lines while operating at significantly larger scale.
Emerging players
- Choco Nose (H3-US): Niche D2C brand specializing in no-drip pet water bottles for small animals; the closest direct substitute to Lixit's flagship water bottle line, competing primarily via Amazon and online.
- Ferplast: European pet products manufacturer offering cages, feeders and accessories including water bottles; comparable product portfolio to Lixit, with growing U.S. presence via online channels.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Lixit social profiles
Digital presenceLixit financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Lixit leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Lixit funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Lixit M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Lixit
What does Lixit do?
Lixit manufactures and sells pet water bottles (vacuum-seal design with stainless steel drinking tubes), retractable dog tie-outs, cage bowls, bird baths, chinchilla dust baths, nursing bottles for baby animals, and an extensive line of replacement parts. The company serves dog, bird, small animal (rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice), and farm animal owners through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and an authorized reseller.
Is Lixit a public or private company?
Lixit is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Lixit founded?
Lixit was founded in 1968. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Lixit based?
Lixit is headquartered in Napa, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lixit make money?
One revenue line is on record: direct Product Sales.
Who are Lixit's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ware Manufacturing, Miller Manufacturing Company, Prevue Pet Products and MidWest Homes for Pets. Broad incumbents are Rolf C. Hagen, Kaytee (Central Garden & Pet), Trixie Heimtierbedarf and PetSafe (Radio Systems Corporation). Emerging players are Choco Nose (H3-US) and Ferplast.
Does Lixit have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lixit.
What industry is Lixit in?
Lixit's product category is Pet Supplies & Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALAHAL, Small Animal Supplies Retail (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters). Its NAICS code is 45991.