Drinkwell Original Plastic Dog & Cat Fountain, 50-oz

It was always a struggle to get my cats to drink water from a bowl. They preferred to drink from the same bowl as my dogs for a while, but that's not a reliable enough or very clean source, and the shower/sink only drip so much... as soon as I started this up (which was very easy with the directions given!) they both began to use it. I've only seen the plastic top askew one time (I assume from them playing) but that hasn't posed enough of a problem to affect my opinion of this product.

I purchased two of the Drinkwell Original Dog & Cat Fountains -- I have used the Drinkwell Fountains for years and they have lasted for years. However, the one I just purchased and was delivered on Aug. 23, 2021 and started using immediately has already stopped pumping...lasted barely 2 months (today is October 17, 2021). I have three Drinkwell fountains throughout my house and one is the original I ordered years ago (at least 10 ) from another vendor. What a difference in the quality of the original fountain I have and the Drinkwells I've purchased since. I'm looking for a different cat fountain.

I had used a similar Drinkwell filtering water bowl for several years when it decided I needed a replacement. This one is a little different and my kitty was stand-offish at first. Now she loves to drink the water as it pours out the spout. It was a bit noisy at first but soon settled down.

This is a replacement product. It is noisier than other because it is a fountain trickling water (which makes noise). It took the cat a while to get used to it, but he is drinking out of it now. We shall see.

This is the second water bowl I have ordered. The first one was used so often, I think it just wore out. It works great with one cat, and is fairly easy to clean. It was delivered on time and ready to use in just a short time.

This fountain works well and was easy to set up. The pump hums quietly, but my cat (4 yrs old and playful), who loves drinking from the faucet won't approach it. I've tried playing with the water, but it's been a week and I can't tempt him. Any advice for successful introduction?

The bowl is too shallow to keep a even flow of water to the pump. When the water level drops, the pump whines because it doesn't get enough water. Ultimately this leads to pump failure. I had to replace the pump. If you can't get exactly the same pump you're in a world of hurt because it has to match up to the molded plastic. Little Joe thinks he has to wash his feet in this bowl, removing water means the water level gets too low immediately. When the bowl is full it is just enough water to cover the pump intake so a lower level means it starts to starve the pump of water. Also the water easily escapes the filter so the dirt is recirculated also harming the pump.

I am very pleased with this water fountain for my 2 cats. They seem to enjoy the waterspout so much that they are now drinking more water. The circulating water keeps it fresh.

Asura LOVES to drink out of the sink. So, to save on the water bill, I thought I'd try an automatic bowl. Not only is he using it, but my blind child, Elliott is drinking more water. It does have a white noise type sound, but you hardly notice it. Plus, the price is nice!!!

This make the third one of these I have owned. My cats love drinking out of this way better than just a plain old bowl.