Drinkwell Pet fountain???

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Has anyone ever seen this fountain? I think it is a good idea, but I dont know, I dont want my cats splashing it all around, playing with it, and getting it everywhere. Anyone have one? They are pretty inexpensive, and cool to look at. Anyone have one?

[kuhio98]

Everyone I know who has one really likes it. We've tried it twice -- once when Kuhio was an only child -- and again with Halo, Cammie and Pepper. They are all scared to death of it and run out of the kitchen the minute they hear the motor humming. We've tried leaving it plugged in for days and they never got used to it. Now, these are the same cats who run TOWARDS the trash compactor and garage door because they aren't scared of those loud noises. But a quiet, little motor hum.......

[Craftlady]

The gang of three loves the one we. They dont splash around (play). The motor is not quiet but it's not offensive either and after a while I forget it's on.

[Uabassoon]

I've had one for about a year and I love it. It keeps the water fresh and the kitties seem to drink out of it more than they did when I just had regular water dishes.

Actually I just went to look at it and I have a different kind of fountain, it's the Fresh Flow. It's a little different as the water runs down a ramp instead of it being "faucet like". I think it's quiter than the drinkwell.

[kimlovescats]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
I've had one for about a year and I love it. It keeps the water fresh and the kitties seem to drink out of it more than they did when I just had regular water dishes.

That seems to be the general opinion.... the water is fresher and cooler, therefore the kitties drink more which is GREAT for their health!

[Uniqueviking]

I just bought the Petmate Fresh-Flow fountain and my babies LOVE it

Brynja and Bownie used to always splash in the water bowls til they were pretty much empty, but funnily enough they don't do it with the fountain.

The fountain is very quiet. You don't hear the water running (because of the slope) and the motor is just a very low buzzing sound - hardly noticeable.

And yes, like Uabassoon said: "It keeps the water fresh and the kitties seem to drink out of it more than they did when I just had regular water dishes."

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
Actually I just went to look at it and I have a different kind of fountain, it's the Fresh Flow. It's a little different as the water runs down a ramp instead of it being "faucet like". I think it's quiter than the drinkwell.

I just bought a fresh flow the other day. My dogs drink from it, but I don't know if the cats have yet. They should like it though, they both love drinking running water from the faucet.

[Craftlady]

Ours comes down a ramp. PetMate is brand of our water foundation. I find the plastic film buildup where water comes down annoying since it wont clean up. I use bottled water in our foundation so it's not like using City water that is treated.

[jazzcat]

I have the Petmate Fresh Flow too. I just got it for my gang for Christmas and so far everyone except Ripley loves it. He still insist on water in the bathroom sink - snob.

The kittens and Scout are so cute, they drink from the top right where the water comes out.

So far no one really plays in it or splashes it around but I probably just jinxed that.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Wow, sound like the fresh flow is a better deal. I want one now. I guess that is what I am going to ask for for Valentines day I just was worried water would get everywhere. My kitties seem to like drinking out of the faucets *excep the bathroom tub* so I guess they would love it as much as everyone elses. Thank you for the advice/info. Katie

[jazzcat]

I found the Fresh Flow deluxe - the large one - at Ross for $19.99. It sells around $37-$40 at most pet stores. It was a great deal, if you have a Ross.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

We dont have a Ross around here, but I am going to check out their website. Maybe they can ship to me? The drinkwell one is 34.99 on the website I went to. 19.99 is a STEAL! Thank you for the info

PS- For anyone who wants the address it is; www.rossstores.com.
They do not deliver products, nor can you buy online. But I did find out that they are also owned/operated by a company named Marshalls, which we do have here

[nibblets]

I bought the critters a Fresh Flow Fountain for Christmas and they love it. Buddy, our dog drinks from the trough and Julie drinks the water as it comes down the little ramp. It was well worth the money to me.

[catmandu]

I bought,one,for ten dollars,no tax,at the Animal Welfare Association Bazzaar,and at first,the Found Cats,wouldnt use,it,but now they drink,out of it,all the time,unless I forget,to close,the lid,on the porcelain water bowl.

[lizzielou742]

I got my FreshFlow off eBay. I think I paid like $15 or $20 for it plus shipping, only slightly used. It's totally silent (except when it runs low on water, then it kind of gurgles to tell you), fairly easy to clean out, the filters aren't expensive at all (I get them at PetSmart) and the kitties love it. They drink from it all the time. Tito's really funny about it, he'll practically straddle the thing and then drink right from the top of the ramp.