Monthly Archive for March, 2010

Cat Water Fountain


Why choose water fountain over common pet waterer? The main advantage of it, especially to cat is that, it attracts them and easily gets their attention without teaching. By nature cats are very playful, too curious that any small moving objects can easily attracts them. Since water from cat water fountains circulates through the reservoir tank and the bowl with a series of filters it continuously clean the water and oxygenate it, providing your cat a clean fresh drinking water when they need it. The main filter removes all the impurities and contaminants in the water before it passes to a charcoal filter to remove the odor and taste. When selecting the perfect pet water fountain there are things to consider, such as size, additional safety features and functionality.

If you have only one pet or cat and you usually stay at home a small water fountain with three quart reservoir tank is enough to supply your cat with a day or two of thirst quenching water before finally refilling. If you have more than one or a combination of cat and dog you may need a bigger reservoir especially if you’re always on the go leaving them the whole day without anyone who can take care of them. You must also choose one with a reliable pump to withstand the continuous operation without failing.

Also, before finally placing your order ask your seller if the particular brand you want to purchase has available replacement parts especially the submersible pump. It would be better if you can buy extra pumps and a set of filters for easy replacement just in case it broke. Ask for a demo and let it run for a while, some people are complaining about other brands having a loud vibrating noise from the pump.

If you think it’s too loud for you then don’t buy it and try other brand until you find one that satisfy your needs. Other brands like Petmate have a well designed water fountain that doesn’t produce splash which are great for use in homes with wooden or carpeted floors. If you really want a pet water fountain that is splash free you might want to consider the drinking dome for cats.

Unlike common pet drinking fountain with a large bowl at the bottom of the unit this one has an enclosed bowl exposing only a small portion or running water on top of the dome. Although drinking water fountain for cats can take care and provide your pets with a constant supply of refreshing water to drink, you should personally check them once in a while. Sometimes an unexpected thing happens or it may break anytime leaving your cute little kitten dehydrated. Besides there’s still no substitute for the care you can give to the four legged member of your family.

Petmate Water Fountain


Petmate is a reputable brand and maker of quality pet products such as automatic pet feeder, portable pet home, pet taxi, pet bed, litter locker and more. For people with a cat or small dog pets the Petmate water fountain is a nice addition to your pet appliance. With its wide body design plus a non skid rubber feet keeps it in place and standing even if you bump it. The special slope design allows a smooth flow of water without splashing which are ideal for wooden floored homes. It also has a submersible pump that is quite enough to most people although some people says they are a little bit noisy and produces vibrating sound which I think just normal. A charcoal filter maintains clean running water that most curious cats can easily recognize without teaching them. You can select from different colors to complement your home theme décor and has a modern look design. It has a large capacity reservoir tank that is more than enough to satisfy your pet for a few days without cleaning and refilling them. When you buy them and when you remove them from its box they can be easily assemble and no need to be a professional to do it.

Any product no matter how tough they are there will come a time that it will finally break. As part of the continuous commitment of Petmate in providing quality products they extend their support by providing replacement parts to extend the service of your favorite pet water fountain. That’s right; if you break your Petmate’s submersible pump you can still restore them by replacing it. You can also buy a replacement filters for your pet water fountain. It is advisable to stock a couple of these filters especially if you have more than one pet at home.

Other features includes:




Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow Stainless Medium

  • Silent-running submersible pump system oxygenates, cools and filters water
  • 50-ounce capacity for plenty of hydration in multi-pet households
  • Veterinarian recommended, includes 120-day supply of filters
  • Continuous moving water encourages pets to drink more water
  • Automatic watering system for multiple cats or small dogs
  • Pet fountain for multiple-cat households or small dogs
  • Provides stream of naturally cool and oxygenated water
  • Translucent 50-ounce reservoir; replaceable charcoal filter
  • Flow-control lever; ultra quiet; made of easy-to-clean plastic
  • Measures 13-1/2 by 9 by 7 inches

Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Fountain

  • Pet fountain for multiple-cat households or small dogs
  • Provides stream of naturally cool and oxygenated water
  • Translucent 50-ounce reservoir; replaceable charcoal filter
  • Flow-control lever; ultra quiet; made of easy-to-clean plastic
  • Measures 13-1/2 by 9 by 7 inches