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Bring fresh, running springs home to your pet with the Drinkwell Pagoda Pet Fountain. This unique water bowl fountain provides your furry friend 70 oz. of fresh, filtered water to drink to their hearts' desire. The low-voltage, submersible pump constantly circulates the water, keeping the water clean while an added foam filter helps protect the pump from pet hair and other debris. This fountain encourages your pet's hydration by making the water more appealing to them—just like stopping by a fresh river in the wild. Best of all, the soothing flow of water is extremely quiet, making it easily approachable, and non-disruptive. So, sit back and go with the flow. The Pagoda Fountain is available in 4 colors: Porcelain White, Stoneware Red, Taupe or Himalayan Blue.
Item Number | 147525 |
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Weight | 6.96 pounds |
Dimensions | 12.3 x 8.4 x 10.6 inches |
Bowl & Storage Feature | Spill Proof |
Lifestage | Puppy, Kitten, Adult, Senior |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds |
Capacity (Max)† | 70-oz |
Material | Ceramic |
Compatible Food | N/A |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Tools Included | No Tools Required |
Compatibility | Plug-In Power |
†Capacity is calculated by total volume. When using container, choose a capacity greater than what you need to prevent overfilling and spills.
For best performance, the fountain pump needs to be cleaned every two weeks. When cleaning the pump, we recommend cleaning the fountain and changing the filter as well. Replace the foam filter every 1 - 2 months. Multi-pet households may need to be cleaned more frequently. The ceramic bowl and tower are top-shelf dishwasher safe. Hand wash all other fountain parts.
Steps | Pump Cleaning Instructions |
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1. | Use your nail or a tool with a small edge to remove the face plate on the end opposite the cord. Please note: the Outdoor Dog Fountain pump face plate slides out. |
2. | Pull up on the small lip to remove the teardrop-shaped stator. |
3. | Remove the impeller by pulling up from underneath it with your finger. |
4. | Clean all parts of the pump using soap and warm water with a small brush, such as a toothbrush. Completely rinse the pump, then reassemble. |
If hard water is an issue where you live, you may see white mineral deposits inside the housing and inside the pump. These mineral deposits may eventually prevent the impeller from turning properly. To avoid having to replace the pump:
The pump is not working or the water is not flowing as much as it used to.
The fountain is too loud.
There are black particles in the bowl. This is loose granulated carbon dust from the filter and is completely harmless for your pet to drink. Rinse the filter in cold water before placing it in the fountain to prevent this.
The fountain feels slimy.
The adapter is warm to the touch. Unplug the fountain and plug it into a surge protector.
The fountain is leaking.
The fountain seems dirty even after cleaning. If there is a white chalky substance in the fountain, your fountain may have a mineral deposit build-up from hard water. To remove these deposits, clean the fountain parts with an 80% water, 20% vinegar solution. Rinse all parts thoroughly afterwards. Use filtered or purified water instead of hard tap water to prevent this.
Capacity | Overall Length | Overall Width | Overall Height |
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70-oz | 12.3 inches | 8.4 inches | 10.6 inches |
Never rinse the filter in soap. Washing your filter will allow the soap to seep into the pores and this cannot be removed, making the filter unusable and unsafe for your pet.
Do I need to use a filter with the fountain? The filter is not required for normal operation of the fountain, but it does significantly improve the overall cleanliness and taste of the water for your pets. The filter removes bad tastes and odors to improve the taste of the water and catches hair and small particles to keep the water cleaner.
Filters are still helpful even if you use filtered water in the fountain. The activated carbon continuously cleans water as it flows through the filter. The pre-filter protects the pump from dirt, fur, drool, and debris.
How do I get my pets to drink from the fountain? Pets, especially cats, can be a little timid with the fountains at first. This is a new object added to their environment, so give your pet enough time to get used to the fountain at their own pace. This time frame will usually only take a few days, and it is very rare that a pet will refuse to use the product entirely. If your pet prefers to drink running water from the faucet or shower, she will probably get used to the fountain very quickly. Here are a few tips to help transition your pet:
How do the filters work? The activated carbon filter removes bad tastes and odors from the water and catches large particles and debris from re-circulating back into the water. The filters do not purify the water. Change them every 2-4 weeks, depending on how many pets use the fountain, to keep the fountain water fresh and clean.
How often should I change the filter? The activated carbon filter should be changed every 2-4 weeks, depending on the number of pets using the fountain. If you have more pets or notice more debris, a slimy feel, or decreased water flow in your fountain, you should clean it more often. Pre-filters can usually be changed less frequently.
What are the filters made of? These filters are similar to filters used in fish tanks. They are safe to use with your pet’s drinking water. The organic activated carbon used in the filters is made of coconut shells.
What’s the difference between the regular carbon filters and the premium filters? Once the filter has been used, the activated carbon tends to settle in the bottom of the pouch. The premium filters have 6 smaller pouches, rather than the 2 in the original filters, so the carbon is spread out more evenly for better filtration quality.
Why do I need to change the filters? Over time, debris gets stuck in the outer fabric of the filter, making it more difficult for the water to pass through it. The inner part of the filter contains granulated carbon with hundreds or thousands of microscopic holes, which bind to impurities in the water that cause bad tastes and smells. This binding prevents impurities them from returning to the water. Eventually, the holes become clogged and can no longer remove impurities.
Is the plastic in your fountains BPA-free? Yes. All of our plastic fountains and plastic parts are BPA-free, including cords, pumps, and filter housing.
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Customer Rating | Rated 3.9675 out of 5 stars 616 | Rated 4.2532 out of 5 stars 233 | Rated 3.7688 out of 5 stars 346 | Rated 4.0571 out of 5 stars 35 | Rated 2.8869 out of 5 stars 221 |
Price | $89.95Chewy Price | $89.95Chewy Price | $44.99Chewy Price | $47.99Chewy Price | $95.90Chewy Price |
Lifestage | Puppy, Kitten, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Kitten, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Puppy, Senior, All Lifestages | Puppy, Adult, Senior |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds | Medium Breeds, Large Breeds | All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds |
Bowl & Storage Feature | Spill Proof | Spill Proof | Spill Proof | — | Spill Proof |
Material | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic |
Capacity (Max) | 70-oz | 70-oz | 60-oz | 100-oz | 115-oz |
Assembly Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Compatibility | Plug-In Power | Plug-In Power | Plug-In Power | — | — |
Tools Included | No Tools Required | No Tools Required | No Tools Required | — | — |
We bought one to see if they would like it and ended up with multiple ones FYI we have 12 kitties right now and they loved it so much we couldnt even get it filled before they were using it. They are actullay drinking more now then they used to. We have to refill them multiple times a day. Works great. Kitty approved. Human approved.
I have been considering a fountain for a while. After many fountains I considered, this one fit what I was looking for. Not plastic and nice sound of gentle running water like a small brook. As for my 4 cats, I hit a home run in their eyes!! They are drinking more water which is a good thing. Some reviews mentioned the fountain was loud. I do not think it is loud and it is right by my living room. I find it soothing and not at all over powering. My dogs even like it. Cleaning it is very easy.
I had a similar bowl for several years but when I moved to a different state it didn’t move with me. They get fresh water in a bowl but seem to prefer faucet in bathroom. I decided to buy this, but so far they have pretty much ignored it. Last Sunday I washed it and before I could plug it back in they were drinking from it. Sporadically they are drinking from it. I’m hoping they will love it as much as the one they used to have.
Set up was easy enough, but it is so loud. The water pumps with enough force that my cats are afraid of it. I have it upstairs and it sounds like a tub running from downstairs. Its distracting enough I cannot sleep with it plugged in. My cats will not go near it when its running anyway.
My cats just love using it. And since I have two cats it's even better because they can drink at the same time because there are two sides.
This fountain LOOKS great, but has some serious quality of life issues that made us return it. (Well, Chewy gave us a refund and let us donate to a local shelter, which is great!) I purchased the Pagoda fountain to try to appease one of my cats, who would not drink out of the recently purchased Seascape fountain, but would drink out of the sink (in addition to a regular water bowl), presumably because he liked the sound. (The Seascape has no or a very quiet trickling water sound.) I thought the Pagoda would be a good option for him. Unfortunately the water sound on the Pagoda fountain is so loud that he is scared of it. Honestly, it's so loud that it was annoying to have in my office even with noise-canceling headphones on. It's like the designers went 90% of the way in creating the middle upright portion, but didn't make its base wide enough or maybe the spout shape correct so that the water flows down the side rather than splashing straight down into the basin. I was able to "fix" this in an ugly way, similar to other reviewers, by shoving two shot glasses next to the side so that the sound is a slight trickle instead of a loud splashing. Unfortunately, neither cat wants to drink out of it. To add insult to injury, the picky cat started drinking out of the Seascape fountain, at least sometimes. Both the Seascape and the Pagoda have another issue that may make me replace the Seascape eventually: there are quite a few plastic parts, which I was trying to minimize by buying a ceramic fountain. The "foam" filters are plastic, the carbon filters are cased in plastic, and all the pump/filter pieces are plastic. I fully scrub the whole thing twice a week, and it still gets pretty gross, especially the nooks and crannies on the plastic pieces. The filters also seem to look gross faster than they recommend replacing them, so I'm replacing them almost twice as often as they say and that adds up.
Bought this in 2021 and my cats love it! Maintenance: - Dishwasher once a week - Change carbon filter every month (recommended 2 - 4 months). I took out the weird foam filter because it smells. Otherwise it's beautiful and reliable, and the parts all appear to be replaceable. The one con is it does make light water splashing noises, which might annoy you if you're sensitive to that kind of thing.
Bought in 21. Kept packaged until 22. Died 8/19/22. Thorough weekly cleanings. Just ordered new supplies. Really disappointed.
I have bought a few Drinkwell fountains in the past and have always been impressed with the design and durability of them. I really like the different drinking levels and options since I have multiple cats and they all have their preferences. I also think it looks pretty good in my home. The one thing I wish would be improved is the connection between the pump and the electrical cord and the water channel. I find it a little complicated but that may just be me. I have had this fountain for well over a month now so this is not an off the cuff review.
I bought one about a year ago for my 2 cats (young adult cat and a senior cat) hoping to encourage more water consumption for a healthier life. Neither had ever had a drinking fountain before. The cats absolutely loved it, and preferred it to just a regular bowl of water. I really wish I'd bought this fountain earlier in my senior cat's life because this made him so happy. My senior cat recently passed away at 16yrs, and I've since adopted a kitten and another young adult - so now I'm up to 3 cats. I decided to add a second fountain in another room. Even the new cats love the fountains. It's takes a couple days to get used to the flowing water sound, but it's actually quite relaxing. The sound is very similar to a fish aquarium. I ordered about a years worth of replacement filters (there are 2 filters). It's nice to have the filters already on hand for when I clean the fountains. I clean and replace the filters about twice a month, but you may be able to go longer in-between replacements. The cleaning is actually quite easy. I do recommend getting a cleaning brush kit, but I think a toothbrush could work too.