How does this enhance the cat water drinking experience? And how does it attach to the fountain? I can't quite envision it....
201596
Moving water is generally cleaner, animals know this instinctively so they drink more, which is better for their kidneys. The center of the dome sits over the motor of the fountain, allowing water to be forced up through the center and over the outside of the dome.
201597
The cat it resisvor sets on top of the founten . water is pumped up the center of the dome and runs down the side. The cat licks the dome.
201598
This is just the dome, it attaches to a base and a pump that shoots water up the middle and then it flows down the side of the dome. My cats love it. It has prevented my one cat from "drowning" his toy mice in it and they drink from the water flowing on the dome. You also use a filter which also helps with the water cleanliness. Totally recommend this product. I have 2 cats.
201599
This is a replacement part for the old domed Catit fountain. This will not attach to the new "bucket" style Catit fountain. My cats prefer the new fountain, which is like a bubbler, over the old one that trickled over the surface of this dome.
201600
It is just a replacement dome. My cat likes to stand on it while he is drinking and unscrews the top. Because he does that it wears on the threads they get striped and I can not screw in that top part. Without that top part the water does not trickle down the way it should.
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You could put a comfortable bed in front of it and raise up the Petmate fountain so that the cat doesn't have to bend low to drink. If he has to share the fountain with a dog, you could set it on a secure table and have a method for the cat to get to it safely. I put mine in a clean bathtub and placed it on a plastic foot stool with a no-skid strip underneath it. All of my cats want to drink from it. The problem might also be the soap you use to clean it. You could also give your cat a treat every time he is near the fountain, but not right after he leaves the fountain. Another possibility is that if the cat feels like he's being forced to use something, he'll go in the opposite direction. Keep your distance when the cat is around the fountain. If I pet my cat when he's drinking, he'll stop drinking. Think about the immediate positive and negative actions and sound level that is going on when your cat is near the fountain and when it leaves the fountain.
1593095
All 7 of my cats love them (I have 2). They drink more water than they used to with just a sitting bowl of water. Since they drink so often from it, I would assume that the water tastes good to them.
1128678
My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to... » Read More My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. « Show Less
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Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water bowl alongside and waited for natural curiosity to introduce it to him. Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water... » Read More Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water bowl alongside and waited for natural curiosity to introduce it to him. « Show Less
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I highly doubt that it would last a whole week. I have have 4 good sized cats who drink about half or more of it every day. However, it's quite easy to fill, just pour water into the big bowl. Maybe some kind of tactile marker, like a wide rubber band from produce, like asparagus, could be placed at the max fill indicator. Then your friend could pour in water until they felt it reach that mark. I can just tell by the sound of the water if it needs topping off. It sounds a bit "splashy." Overall I think it is smartly designed and easy to use. I'm quite happy and the cats are as well. One of them particularly likes water that flows up at the very top. No other fountains I've owned have had that. He need to drink plenty because he's had bladder stones in the past.
657682
This is a great idea....my 2 cats drink more water since I purchased this product 2 years ago. One of my cats had a bladder infection; however, since I bought this fountain no more problems. Sometimes, I place ice cubes in the water - during the summer. They love to touch and water the ice cubes float. Great product...I can leave for a week and not worry about my cats having sufficient water supply.
668952
My cats drink from it too...the water is bubbling on top and then it pours over the sides..my smaller cats drink from the sides and I have taller cats that drink from the top. There is no pool of water at the bottom where they can drink from...the pets must drink from the top or the water falling on the sides of the unit. I hope this helps.
531514
you could also just open the holes wide and plunge it into a bowl of soapy water and swish. I think these type things are wonderful - it keeps my cat's weight under control yet gives her a fun thing to do throughout the day.
195603
I believe the filter is for cleaning the water of algae or particulates that show up after you have filled it. We have one cat using the fountain, and it is not in direct sun. But "stuff" can sill shomw up in the water and the filter helps freshen and lengthen time between diassembly and cleaning. We service our filter about every three months.
1731639
I am not sure how much water this holds. I know that when you clean it out, you put quite a bit of water in it, at least a quart, and that it requires additional water frequently, either because your cat has consumed the water or due to evaporation as the water circulates over the dome. I always use purified water because the tap water where I live will cause the fountain to silt up.
2237945
Humm... my cats didn't know what to make of it at first, but they love it now. Maybe just fill it with water, without turning it on. Put it in your living area first, so you can see who is drinking and who is not. I have mine in my living room, it don't bother me at all. I hope this helps.
790622
My cat has never had any problem with this fountain. I have heard that cats like running water and the fountain makes me feel better because the water is filtered and stays cleaner in general than still water in a dish.
1719011
since I've not used the ceramic, I can't say for sure but what I can say is that cats love any running water and it encourages them to drink. I got this one and my 2 cats love it. I decided to get the stainless steel over the ceramic because it would be easier to clean and algae build up would be minimal (I've not seen any in the months I have had this).
1546582
This won't clean the dirty water. It just circulates the water. My cat loves it. She doesn't splash or put her paws in the water. The water would go all over the place and may tip over if played with or in.
2165640
I don't think your cats would have any problem with this unit. The water "flows" over the plastic top, so they can get to it easily.
1862154
I think the noise is initially off putting. My cats walked away but I did not offer an alternative. The next day one by one each found their favorite spot on the fountain to drink. I can't say I notice them drinking more than before as yet. I do keep it full which slightly cuts down on noise. Hope this helps.