My dog will only drink water outside if it's cold (or toilet water inside). Would adding ice cubes be a problem?
227676
no problem to add ice cubes. The opening is wide enough to drop in ice cubes and fill with water.
227677
Adding ice would be easily because the filling hole is big enough -- but I'm not certain how one would KEEP the water cold. :)
227678
No, not really. You unscrew the water tank, turn it upside down, and the opening you fill it through is about 3 inches wide when you take the cap off.
1042291
Yes, you can put ice cubes in as I do it all the time. I will say that this bottle does not keep the water cold as long as the thermos brand bottle of similar size. I have both and the thermos brand will keep liquid cold as long as 24 hours. The bubba bottle just keeps it cold for 8-12.
2066771
I usually put ice in it. It is not insulated, so it won't keep them cold for a long time.
594210
i use both. water alone will work, but adding ice makes a big difference. i'm very happy with the purchase.
175285
I leave mine outside all year round. I plug it in as soon as there is a nip in the air but as others have said it does not "heat" the water, it just keeps it from freezing. Our temps this winter have been well below zero and I noticed some ice on the water but usually it is OK. It is exposed to all types of weather elements from heat to rain to snow and there is no trouble. Racoons, possums, birds, and cats have all come to get a drink from the bowl all year. You do have to monitor the water level.
1695234
As long as they both can reach the bowl it should be fine. My Dachshunds drink simultaneously now and then and when the level drops enough that the valve opens water flows fast enough that they can keep drinking.
2237939
As the manufacturer stated..Unplug the fountain. Let them get used to it just as a regular bowl of water first. Then gradually start plugging it in for a few hours each day. Change the location of the fountain. Add ice. Some pets find the water more appealing if the water is colder. Add a flavoring agent. Try adding the juice from a can of tuna to help entice them.
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The bowl is shallow enough and I think wide enough for a Pug to drink safely. I'm not sure how the Pug normally drinks, but it will have to work a little bit harder to lap up the water since it is a bit low. Tip the bowl so it is full and that will really work.
540878
I freeze water in a large round ice cream bucket and then run some water over it and the Ice block slips right out and plops into the critter cooler. I keep mine outside too, and refill about every 4 to 5 days. I love it.
1752258
No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
953665
Ice cubes work great. I put in 4 or 5 and can keep adding water all day. I still have ice cubes in the evening. They never get in the was of drinking. This is a great product.
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I think it may keep it cold a little longer being glass, generally we just drink water out of it. I would test it out first. Good luck
1128683
I put a few cubes of ice on top which draw my kitty's attention and actually he did drink from it. However in the long run this fountain didn't work for us. I changed for a drinkwell stainless steel fountain which he loves.
1836491
I just remove one bowl and use a scoop to fill bowl with food. Only thing I don't like is the water can get in the food if your dogs are sloppy drinkers, mine did not attend etiquette classes so they are sloppy drinkers!
2138590
Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular bowl. We'll have to clean it often, but a 60 second cleaning twice a day is better than 15 minutes every other day. Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular... » Read More Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular bowl. We'll have to clean it often, but a 60 second cleaning twice a day is better than 15 minutes every other day. « Show Less
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Yes, never allow Drinkwell to run when the water falls below a certain marked level in bowl, as it will cause motor to burn out. If I need to leave home for a day or two, I shut it off, pick it up, and set down another large regular stainless steel water bowl for critters to drink from until I return home.
1490973
there should be dry ice in there. email the company. they have really good customer service