Cat It Fresh and Clear Drinking Fountain for Cats and Puppies - Cat It 50050 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Catit Dome Waterer thinking that, with multiple cats, it would be easier than refilling a small water dish a couple of times a day.The notion of fresh, filtered water also appealed to me. I was so wrong.

The fountain is supposed to work like this:a dome-shaped reservoir holds fresh water.It releases the water into the base as necessary, whereupon an electric pump will pump said water over the top of the dome for your cats to lick.You'll know when the water level is low because the pump begins to gurgle and sputter (and if you let it gurgle too long the pump burns out).The water is kept fresh by a replacable charcoal filter in the base.

Here is why I strongly suggest that you not waste your money like I did:

First, I'm not convinced the cats love it.I say this because mine still prefer the toilet (if the lid is up) even when this fountain running.

Second, the charcoal filter is supposed to be replaced every 2 weeks ($3 each).There's nothing economical about that.

Furthermore, even though there is a charcoal filter, the base still gets slimy. So you have to unplug it and wipe down the surface of the base (every nook and cranny) weekly if you want your cat to have fresh water.

Also, despite the filter, fur still gets into the base.It collects on the pump intake and prevents it from pumping water, so the unit effectively stops working.However, when the unit is running properly it's silent, and when it clogs w/fur it's also silent, so unless you're looking carefully, you may not realize that it's not pumping water.Dehydrated cats = not good.It's an easy fix (unplug it, remove the dome, and wipe the fur off the side of the pump), but it's another not-so-pleasant "feature" of the fountain.

And finally, the reason this product drives me positively bonkers: it works more in theory than in practice.

My reservoir will only drain into the base if the base is bone-dry.If there's any water in it, the reservoir won't drain (and yes, it's assembled properly).However, the pump gurgles when the base is 1/2 full.So when my pump gurgles, and the reservoir is virtually full, I pour a glass of water over the dome and it runs into the base and solves the problem.The issue is that 1) it gurgles *loudly*, and 2)I have to do this FOUR TIMES A DAY.Last night it woke me up, and I stumbled into the kitchen at 3am to pour a glass of water over the stupid thing to get it to stop making noise so I could go back to sleep.Lovely - interrupted sleep from a *cat fountain.*

I feel like I'm at war with a noisy plastic piece of garbage in my kitchen - and I'm clearly losing.

Yes - all fountains get slimy despite the charcoal filter, and all fountains make noise when the water runs low.But I've never had one that won't drain properly, that gurgles so frequently, and that gurgles so loudly that it's audible across the house.

This is not an inexpensive unit.There are better products out there on which you can spend your money.Choose an alternative -- don't choose this one!

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Dog It Fresh and Clear Large Dog Fountain - Dog It 73651 Review

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(More customer reviews)We have 3 labs and have tried just about every waterer on the market.I hated every one of them until we found the Dogit!With this design, instead of the big drinking area that the water pours into there is a very small drinking area which means that you don't have dirt and hair falling into the bowl like you do with most others.Not only that, butwhere the dog drinks from is raised, which helps with dogs who tend to drink too fast and then yack up the water minutes later.The other units would have to be filled almost daily.This baby holds a lot of water.The one person said the inside of the bowl gets dirty, but with three labs that love the mud as much as ours do I can say that we've never had any problem with the bowl getting dirty.Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this unit.Everyone that has seen it has loved it.It's quiet compared to others, it's sooooo much cleaner, and it holdsmore than most others.If your dogs have a drinking problem like ours do or you are just tired of waterers that are dirty and nasty looking after 1 day... do yourself a HUGE favor and buy this fountain!

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Petmate Ultra Bubbler Watering System, Medium, Peacock Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I first bought another brand of these called the Drinkwell. With the optional resevoir and cleaning kit and with shipping it cost me $70. The Drinkwell has a relatively loud pump noise that comes from under the bowl part which spooked the cats the first few days (ands drives me nuts so I have to unplug it at night even though it's three rooms away from my bedroom). but once they got over the noise, the cats loved it so much that I would have liked a second (I have multiple food/water stations) but the price made that impossible.

The other day I was at my local grocery store and they had this Bubbler for $14.99. I couldn't believe it and snatched one up.

Let me say, this one is not only considerably cheaper, but holds more water than the Drinkwell, is easier to clean than the Drinkwell and is quieter than the Drinkwell. I so regret spending that much money on the Drinkwell now.

The Bubbler air pump is not in the bowl, it connects to it by a hose so the little bit of noise from it is far enough away as to not spook the cats. The noise it does makes reminds me of those water fountains people put in their homes now, it's just the sound of air bubbles in water. There's only two pieces, the bowl and tank, and both go in my dishwasher.

The Drinkwell, has multiple parts, plus you have to clean the pump itself, and buying the cleaning kit is a must to get into the corners and angles that are all over the various pieces. Plus the Drinkwell uses filters which have to be changed. No filters in the Bubbler.

I take in strays and have 14 cats at the moment. I so wish I have found the Bubbler first so that I could have bought one for each feeding station I have rather than have spent so much on one Drinkwell.

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Encourage your dogs or cats to enjoy cool, healthy water. The Petmate Ultra Bubbler Watering System provides a fun bubbling water effect that will stimulate any pet and make it eager to drink. It automatically replenishes the water level from the transparent reservoir and constantly oxygenates the water to supply a better taste. The fun, stylish design fits any kitchen décor. No filters are needed. An AC power cord is included to generate the exciting bubble effect. The Petmate Ultra Bubbler Watering System measures 12.3 x 10.3 x 14.3 inches and holds up to 1.5 gallons of water.

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Ergo Auto Pet Waterer Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I use these filters on the large water fountain for my cat Wyatt. Without the filter, the water will become dirtier faster (mostly because of pieces of food he puts in there from the large automatic feeder).

FYI, these filters are shipped 2-per pack, something that isn't mentioned in the product description.

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A unique 8-layer filter used in the Auto Pet waterer to ensure that the pet gets fully distilled and clear water to drink every time it drinks. The water from the bowl passes to the filter to remove all impurities like pet saliva, fur and other pollution found in the water. The water that passes out of the filter is crystal clear and free from impurities and odors. The filter has 8-layers the first layer consists of a mesh filter to trap solids. The second layer has small ceramic balls which effectively filter out heavy metals from the water. This is the primary layer, which enables the water to be more bioactive and hence precipitate the dissolved solids while passing through the activated carbon layer. The third layer also consists of a mesh filter to trap small solids. The fourth layer has activated carbon filter elements with silver ions to enable reduction of chlorine and remove any odors. This layer also enables precipitation of dissolved solids. The fifth layer has another mesh filter that traps smaller solids. The sixth layer has stone filter element to trap all precipitated solids and solids from entering the filter from the inlet. The water is clean when it exits from this element. The seventh layer has a mesh filter to trap the smallest solids and the eighth layer is a secondary layer of large ceramic balls to enable the water to be more bioactive after the activated carbon layer and stone filter have done their functions. The water passing through this layer makes the water bioactive and with the air pumped along with the water increases the oxygen content and hence makes the water taste better and healthier. This reduces the formation of algae and keeps the water fresh. These balls also contain the same elements as in layer 2.

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PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station Dog and Cat Water System with Stainless Steel Bowl Review

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(More customer reviews)My elderly (17+) cat has become so fastidious and unpredictable in his water habits that I thought there was little chance he would use the PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station. In order to get a definitive answer, I set up video surveillance to record any time there was activity near the water station. I set it up in a location where there is usually a small bowl of water (I keep more than one around the house).

He ignored it completely the first couple of days, and then started walking over to check it out. That went on for a day or two before he actually drank from it. Last night, he used it six times. Of course, he could go back to ignoring it next week.

The PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station (medium) is a good practical design. I live in an area with very hard water; the removable stainless steel bowl will make it much easier to clean off the mineral deposit ring that forms every few weeks. I used a Petmate Fresh Flow for years; removing mineral deposits from the bowl and ramp without scratching the plastic was tedious, time-consuming job (multiple applications of Lime Away).

Minor issues: The size and shape of the bowl in relation to the reservoir bottle can make it a tight fit for cats because their foreheads have to get so close to the water. My cat does not seem bothered by this on the medium size, but might have a problem with the small size. I think the filters may be a little pricy; since the water I'm using has already been through a PUR filter, I may forego replacing the filter when the time comes.

Follow-up [a few weeks later]: Mr. Cat continues to use the PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station, but only if I remove and rinse out the removable stainless steel bowl every 24-48 hours. I kept the video surveillance up for a couple of weeks after the original review and noted that, as time passed, he became increasingly reluctantto use the Water Station and would eventually just ignore it.I try to rinse it out every night just before going to bed; this minimizes the chances of an urgent 3 AM discussion on the water bowl situation.

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Make sure your pet has plenty of water to drink whenever she's ready. It saves you the effort of adjusting your schedule to match your pet's watering habits, and your pet will enjoy the freedom of drinking at her convenience. The PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station delivers fresh, clean water on demand served in a removable, easy-to-clean stainless steel bowl (stainless steel is the top recommendation by veterinarians for its health and cleanliness). Gravity feeds the water to the bowl from the non-toxic plastic reservoir that locks securely in place to prevent knockover and spills. A flow-control valve fills the bowl as your pet drinks, assuring freshness. Wide openings make cleaning and refilling a breeze. Everything is dishwasher-safe. Perfect for your kitchen, garage, laundry room, or pantry, the Healthy Pet Water Station features a modern look that fits into your home décor. Holds 1 gallon of water. For indoor use only.

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