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Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain | 
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| Brand: Drinkwell
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $42.99
You Save: $27.00 (39%)
New (14) from $42.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  140 reviews
Sales Rank: 105
Color: Gray
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 16 x 11 x 10.5
MPN: D2VVI
Model: DW-301
UPC: 679562809613
EAN: 0679562809613
ASIN: B000L3XYZ4
Release Date: June 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians | | • | Cleans the water with a new 3-layer filter | | • | Promotes urinary tract health for your pet | | • | Easy to set up | | • | Over 1 gallon capacity |
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Product Description
15" L x 9" W x 10" H. All new design utilizes the same patented free-falling stream of water as the original Drinkwell which entices pets to drink more, keeping them happy, healthy and hydrated.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 135 more reviews...
Almost perfect, but not quite there yet :) August 7, 2008
I bought this fountain for my two cats, one of whom loves to drink from the faucet and the other who likes to like the droplets off the tub. I still leave regular water for them in a bowl, but the fountain definitely has increased their water intake.
Pros:
-The trap before the filter definitely keeps out hair and kibble from getting to the pump.
-Pump is very strong and you can set the rate.
-You can run the setup without a filter, in case you like to add dental hygiene liquids to the water.
-Big reservoir in the back. You could leave the house for a week and it doesn't run out.
-Easily to disassemble and clean.
-Keeps the water cold! Unlike some fountains where the pump heats up the water, this one keeps the water cool and fresh.
Cons:
-I can understand why Drinkwell chose such light plastic material, because with a full reservoir, the whole thing becomes heavy and perhaps difficult to pick up by some. However, since the plastic is so light and hollow in the drinking basin up front, when the stream of water hits the ramp, it makes a sound. More disturbing is the sound the water makes when your cat finally gets the courage to drink from the stream. The water will splash a bit and make a loud and hollow "thunk thunk thunk" sound. That takes getting used to by cats. If they made the area underneath the basin not hollow and/or used a thicker material, it wouldn't make that sound.
-Though the pump is relatively quiet, it is still audible. Also, you will hear water trickling like in a tiny brook. This can be relaxing for some, but annoying to others.
-I'd prefer they used stainless steel/pyrex for the areas that the water flows through since those are safe and inert materials.
-The flow meter does have different settings, but the lowest setting isn't that low. If your cat likes a tiny stream of water, he'll have to get used to this one.
 What took us so long???? August 5, 2008
We first bought the Petmate Deluxe because it was at the local Petsmart market and because of price. Boy do you get what you pay for! The Petmate was horrible from the get go. We stuck it out for almost a year before upgrading to this wonderful wonderful drinking system. I mean from the moment we plugged it in I noticed a difference. We live in Southern California where it gets plenty hot, so we wanted a fresh water system for the boys (Charlee and Julius) this system rocks. It keep the water fresh and cold and unlike the Petmate it actually flows! I wish we had just bought this fountain from the beginning! Trust me. Get this fountain. YOu will not be disappointed!
A Hit with Marcel July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Marcel had developed some urinary tract problems and had begun drinking quite regularly from my vanity sink. I saw this advertised and gave it a shot. After 2 weeks, I was convinced that I had wasted my money, but then, magically he began drinking from the fountain. And now he doesn't stop. And Molly, his pal, uses it as well.
Works great, totally silent if set up right July 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this fountain after owning a Petsmate one for the last few years. The old one had a ramp for the water to slide down and I thought my dog might actually enjoy drinking the free fall water - as she finds drinking from the hose amusing. She also likes the "freshness" of water from the toilet - so this is our compromise - a pet fountain.
It was very easy to setup, and *is* totally silent. I will say though - that it was making a rattle/buzzing/racket at first - and I KNEW it was not supposed to be making that noise. Before taking it back and trying to exchange - I tried to move/reseat the motor a few times, and actually went ahead and took the little motor apart/rinsed/reseated everything and once I did that - the buzzing stopped. If your motor is making ANY noise, try fooling with it a little bit - as it is compeletly silent once seated right (all you should hear is water moving). There are directions included with the fountain on how to clean the motor - just use those. Once we did that - our fountain went silent! Perhaps sometimes when they ship from the company they get rattled around a bit. Who knows.
Pros:
- Fresher water
- Water stays cooler
- Refill less often
- Tastes better (not stale)
- Pets drink more
Cons:
- Not as easy to clean as a simple bowl. Requires you to take it apart, clean parts, crevices, etc. and then put it all back together weekly.
- Not as easy to refill as a simple bowl - I refresh the water every day or two.
- Bulky when trying to take over to the sink to clean.
Anyway - I'm happy with the purchase. I would advise buying the Drinkwell cleaning brush kit. Makes cleaning easier!
 Good, with caveats July 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the original Drinkwell Pet Fountain for a couple years and liked it. This model is nosier, especially when you don't use the cheesy "splash" mat they include with the fountain. Any sort of thicker towel will do the real job: absorbing the motor vibrations so it doesn't make a huge racket.
I will say that, unlike the original, this model is *not* Maine Coon proof. Three days in a row I wake up to an empty reservoir and a big wet spot in the area. All the top surfaces are curved so you can't secure the unit by putting weight on it. With no way to both secure the reservoir and keep it easy to refill, I've simply stopped using it. Filling the fountain every day or two does the trick instead.
I saw another comment about cats using the removable top as a toy, luckily mine haven't figured that one out. Um, so far. Clever, interested cats are a mixed blessing sometimes.
I find this item to be adequate, better looking than the original and lacking in some functional areas.
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