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Drinkwell Pet Fountain | 
 enlarge | Brand: Drinkwell
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $32.06
You Save: $17.93 (36%)
New (16) Used (1) from $32.06
Avg. Customer Rating:  223 reviews
Sales Rank: 451
Color: Light Gray / blue
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: 15"L x 9"W x 9"H
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 11.5 x 7.5
MPN: FCB-RE
Model: DW-001
UPC: 679562501074
EAN: 0679562919954
ASIN: B00063446M
Release Date: June 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians | | • | Cleans the water | | • | Promotes urinary tract health for your pet | | • | Easy to set up | | • | 1-year manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
Do you have a cat who insists on drinking from a dripping faucet? Save time and money by using this unique filtered waterfall instead of turning your faucets on and off and paying more on your water bills. Do you have a cat who is prone to urinary tract or kidney disorders? Save trips to the vet by giving your cat this innovative constant access to running water, encouraging him to drink more and improve urinary health. Do you simply want to provide your pet with the best for good health and fun? Save worrying over your pet's well being by knowing they have their own waterfall of freshened water anytime they want it. As the veterinarian who created the fountain for her own cats knows, many cats may not drink as much water as they should. This is one reason the urine becomes so concentrated and predisposes some cats to urinary tract disease. Cats with urinary tract or kidney disease have a critical need for water to support kidney function or prevent crystal formation and obstruction.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 218 more reviews...
 Great little fountain! September 2, 2008
I bought the Drinkwell fountain about a year ago (without the reservoir) and I am very pleased with it so far. We have three cats, two of whom previously only wanted to drink from the faucet, and all three of them are using the fountain. The best part is they are drinking more water now then they used to when we used water bowls, which is especially important because one of our cats has had urinary tract problems in the past.
A few important things to note:
- When I first set up the fountain, my cats were a little apprehensive. If your pets are scared at first, set the flow rate on the lowest setting and place it near their food so they get used to it.
- Some reviewers have complained about the noise. My fountain only makes noise when the water level is getting too low - it is a sort of indicator. If the fountain has sufficient water, it should be very quiet.
- Get the large reservoir! I went a year without any reservoir and it got quite annoying to have to top up the water every couple days. I now use the 70 oz reservoir and I have to refill much less frequently.
- The manual says that the fountain should be cleaned about once a month. My fountain gets quite dirty with three cats using it, and I recommend at least a cursory cleaning every couple weeks. It can be quite a chore to clean it, unfortunately (A tip for cleaning inside the motor - Q-tips!)
Still, the Drinkwell fountain is one of the best purchases I've ever made for my cats. It's quiet, doesn't take up much space, doesn't splash and encourages pets to drink more water so they stay hydrated. I would never go back to "the bowl"!
 noisy fountain August 24, 2008
We had a Italian made fountain for years, it made a gentle hum, it got to the point where I just couldn't get it clean enough. We bought a new one, the manufacture decided to move their work to china, this fountain makes more noise than any thing in the house except the vacuum cleaner, it dosen't matter if the water is low or the intake is clogged.
I'm now looking for one non chinese.
Jim
just shy of 5 stars!! August 18, 2008
I love this product & plan on getting another one soon. It's a little larger than I thought it would be and it's a little bit of a pain to get it to the sink to clean without spilling the water. But that could just be my own clumsiness! I was apprehensive about letting it run 24 hrs a day but that seems to be fine. For me personally...I would prefer & could use one about 1/2 to 1/3 bowl size smaller. I can't really tell if my two adult cats are drinking more or not because I've never actually seen them drink from it but I'm guessing they are using it from how much water I add to it during the week unless it's from evaporation. I don't really know. Either way...I do want another one to keep in my bedroom for them to use during the night.
Easy to work - cats are alright with it August 11, 2008
The product is really easy to take apart/put together. It is not that good looking. Cats like it alright. You have to keep the water pretty high or the fountain becomes loud. You have to clean really well weekly or it gets incredibly slimy.
Good fountain August 10, 2008
I have 4 cats and 2 little dogs inside the house and I was looking for something that I didn't need to clean it and fill with water as ofter, like I did, twice a day, with the bowls. My pets loved the drinkwell fountain, it's cleaner and better for them. I found that it easier to clean and maintain.
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