| | |  | Bowls & Dishes | Home » » » Drinkwell with 50 Oz Reservoir | | | | | | | Description: | | # Filters and aerates continuously moving water to keep it much fresher than standing bowl water. It satisfies the urge for running water and so helps eliminate jumping on counters in search of dripping faucets. Even cats who don't jump on counters to drink from faucets may drink more water using the Fountain. Why is this important? 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. The DRINKWELL PET FOUNTAIN is veterinarian designed and recommended by vet urinary specialists. It encourages water intake and proper hydration in healthy cats, and is especially beneficial in cats with kidney or urinary tract disease. AND it discourages jumping on counters in search of dripping faucets! Drinkwell Fountain + 50 Oz Reservoir | | | Features: | |
• It completely dissembles for cleaning and has a 6-foot power cord.
• Adjustable flow rate
• 6 cup bowl capacity + 50 Oz Reservoir
• Charcoal filter to absorb tastes and odors, as well as overflow protection.
• Pet's prefer running water like faucets for freshness!
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23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Fountain great, reservoir not so much.Nov 16, 2008
By EnchantedGal
First of all, I know that on the other versions of the fountain (with or without this extra reservoir) there were reviews stating that the fountain was noisy or that their cats would not drink from it. This was not my experience, the fountain runs pretty quietly you just need to make sure there is enough water in the bowl (enough to cover the little hole at the base of the bowl where filtration gets cycled through.)
You will need to give your pets time to adjust. My two kittens are 6 months old and they have always drank from a bowl. When I first hooked up the fountain they stuck their paws in and played a little, but mostly looked at it nervously for a couple days. I left their regular bowl next to it and noticed after a few days one cat started to prefer the fountain. After a week I took the regular bowl away at meal time and my other cat started to drink from the fountain. I think most cats will need a gradual change to this, don't expect them to like it overnight.
The bowl itself holds more water than both my cats need for 2 or 3 days. Getting a reservoir attachment wasn't needed, but I got one just so I could always feel secure they'd have plenty of water if something happened and I was away from home. This may be different with dogs, as I think they drink way more water.
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The 50 oz. reservoir container was INSTANTLY KNOCKED OVER by my curious kitten. I had even tucked it by the wall in a position LESS likely to be knocked over... but this is designed so poorly that if your pet likes to jump over it or put their paw up on it, bam... falls over and empties a ton of water all over the floor! (Yes it was "secured" by the little plastic "latch" piece on the back, but it's very flimsy. Plus, there is no way to flip the reservoir over after you fill it without spilling at least a little bit of water.)
So, now I use the fountain by itself. I add a cup of water directly to the bowl at feeding time every day. It stays pretty clean, way cleaner than the old bowl, so I give it a good scrub about once a week. (Compared to the old bowl which was dirty daily.)
Unless you have a dog or need to be away from the house for more than a couple days, I'd just get the fountain without the reservoir container. Drinkwell Pet Fountain
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great product for travelersNov 10, 2008
By Simon Mall
"Wanda"
It is a great product, but if you travel make sure that you buy the Reservoir. Otherwise, when fountain is empty it can become a fire hazard since it does not have the capacity to turn off automatically.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Love the fountain, NOT the cleaningFeb 22, 2009
By MissMD
I've noticed that since I got the fountain, I have to scrub the sides where the water line was. My cat seems to love the running water which is why I bought this product. I did not need the extra resovoir which by the way leaks. I've decided to look for some other type of scrub brushes just so I don't have to pay $8 for 3 little scrub brushes.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
My cats love itApr 20, 2009
By Jenifer
My cats loved this water bowl as soon as I got it set up and plugged in. Both of my cats love drinking from water faucets and are always bugging me to let them drink when I am near a faucet. I thought this new bowl would help them get the feeling of drinking from the faucet. They both love it! It's quiet and the water lasts a long time before having to refill.
The only downside that I have encountered so far is that my cats sometimes put their paws in the water and then fur or little particles get in the water and sink to the bottom of the bowl. I then have to unplug the fountain and take it over to a sink (while trying not to spill) where I can dump the water and refill the the bowl. That can be a real hassle and certainly isnt as quick as just dumping a normal water bowl and getting fresh water. It is definitely worth it though because my cats love the feel of getting fresh running water.
They still bug me for faucet water sometimes, but not as much as they used to.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Healthy delight!Mar 01, 2009
By J. Dugan
I've had the Drinkwell fountain for three years. It's easy to clean, requires no repair, and my cats (3) are healthy, nourished and hydrated. I use about 5-6 filters per year, clean it every two or three weeks, and take comfort knowing I'm encouraging my cat's good health. I've really gotten my money's worth and will definitely replace this with another Drinkwell Fountain if it ever needs replacing!
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