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Pet water fountain suggestions
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I have a dog and two cats and was looking into a good running water fountain for them. Any suggestions?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD3TO82/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use one of those for my 3 cats. It's mostly ceramic and easy to clean. I run it through the dishwasher once a week and disassemble the pump and clean it out. I change the charcoal filter once every 3 weeks. It works really well, with 3 cats I generally have to top the water off on Tuesday and do a full clean every Friday.
If your dog has access to a doggie door or outside area you can get what look like big hamster water-feeders that just screw on to an existing spigot.
https://www.amazon.com/Lixit-Original-Dog-Faucet-Waterer/dp/B0002UOIZG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=11JW4OKRD6850&dchild=1&keywords=spigot+water+dispenser&qid=1585670116&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=spigot+water,pets,199&sr=1-4
Probably better if you have a bigger dog, as I can't imagine a fountain for small dogs/cats wouldn't be almost empty by the end of every day.
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/drinkwell-pagoda-porcelain-pet-drinking-fountain
for our cat. Definitely prefer the ceramic over several plastic ones we've had over the years.
30 ish pounds. Biggish sheltie.
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It's hard to choose because every one I've looked at has at least a few people claiming that particular model broke really quickly. I guess nothing is perfect, though.
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I suggest also getting a tray of some kind, cats like dunking their paws in water for some reason and with fountains they're just dumb enough to dip and ear, tail or foot and spill some water.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SB91QS/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
I had one of their plastic water fountains before this, but it was getting persistent mold problems even after going through the dishwasher. I think normal wear eventually roughened the surface and made it easier for mold to find purchase, so I switched to steel. Also, apparently some animals become allergic to the plastic, causing inflammation. I didn't have that problem, though.
The pump on mine lasted 5.5 years, then it broke and I had to order a replacement. Washing the pump is a minor pain. You disassemble it and clean it with a wire brush, and it doesn't really get completely clean, but it can't go in the dishwasher.
That first picture on Amazon is photoshopped, it's actually a bit bigger than it looks there. I think it's probably big enough for a 30 lb dog, although you'd probably have to top it off every day or two instead of once a week. I have a plastic mat under mine, but you might need something bigger for a dog.
We did - our poor kitty got horrendous acne on his snout until we replaced the plastic fountain with a ceramic one.
She likes it. I did not attach the flower so it's basically just a bubbling bowl. It's probably too small for a large dog, though.
I will note that I haven't had the mold problem some folks are describing despite the unit being plastic.
Last one i got was this one for my cats (Might be small for a larger dog).
I expect it will last anywhere from 6-8 months before i run out of filters, then i might just order the same model again (since the filters are near as expensive as buying a brand new unit and it comes with 3 of them).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WGLYV22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1