How low on water will this get before it starts getting noisy (half, 1/4, etc.)? Would a cat be able to use the large dog version?
1535436
Usually when it starts to get loud the water is really low so we just refill then, probably 1/8th full. Probably too big for an average size cat as my brothers smaller dog just barely can reach it, he is 20lbs. Hope this helps!
1535437
I bought this specifically for my cat. She LOVES it. It will go for 2 weeks without having to fill for me. With one cat. It had yo be almost empty before it makes noise.
1535438
I don't think it is noisy, I do have some aquariums in the house, they are much noisier. If the cat would lick of the side to drink from the top is twelve inches from the floor. Hope that helps.
1535439
It's pretty low when it starts making noise and yes I think a cat can use the large version, if its a bigger cat. if you get one it's important that you clean it every time you fill it. Check the directions and clean the pump, it does come apart to clean. We love ours and so do our shorthairs!
1535440
From my experience, almost all the way down to 1/4 tank before you hear any pump noise. Relatively no noise operation. There is a lip round the bottom of the tank. Most likely they will grab on to it if it too high. But it should be cat/ small puppy height. Plus, the sound of running water entices them to drink anyway. If they like my dog, they'll sit there tirelessly licking the bulb.
555230
It's only about 5-6 inches deep. I have three cats who have no problem and neither does my bull mastiff and you would think with a head as big as his, he would have a little difficulty. Water must be kept about 2-3 inches or you will hear the motor but that is no problem with reservoir.
1900445
I have this one and a larger one for my dog; from what I have (observed) they seam, to keep the water a few deg. below room temp. I personally believe that is mostly from evaporation... I have not kept track of the accentual water temperature in the bowl, filter reservoir, or the side gravity feed tank. I will say that I love both of my fountains and with 4 cat's this fountain only needs to refill the reservoir every other day, with 4 cat's...
1522110
Not too loud. Kind of a growling hum if the water is shallow and a low moan if the pump is submersed. My cat sits over it and watches it sometimes, so not loud enough to scare a cat. Pump does the trick for me.
1455461
Our cat has no problem with the size of the open area of the bowl (probably because he prefers to drink from the fountain part). My daughter has two huge dogs who I can't imagine drinking from it, though. I guess it depends on the animal... and its size.
277552
I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet) in the legs.
570399
The water flows down a ramp. Also just a word of warning. I have a cat that loves to play in the water and she often knocks the top askew which makes the water flow out onto the floor.
256982
I have a dog one and a cat one for my pets (1 of each animal) - if the cat one is not large enough for him I would try a dog one in the appropriate size - the large cat one says it is for more than 13 lbs but I have found they run a little small and a 7 lb difference might mean it would not be big enough
1760939
I have a 55 lb Catahoula. I bought the extra large. We don't do water play though, she plays with it inside and she loves it. I have found that toys that didn't suit her well as a pup do much better at 2 years. She tore up a wubba as a pup but this one is holding up just fine now.
560915
I have 5 cats and it's big enough for them. As others have said with fewer cats, you need to top the water off daily, but that's about it.
730576
It seems similar to other non-safety covers to me: an adult would start sinking (and being consumed, yet) pretty quickly. A large dog or 8-year-old would probably slowly sink, but have a reasonable amount of time to work free. A cat would probably be fine, able to run across it without more than dimpling it. But definitely not like a true "safety" cover, though, that is intended for large weights.
1362194
Water would be a bad idea; just stick to dry food. It would really surprise me if a cat were able to pull off a cylinder. The large tube size is mostly to keep the food out of easy reach. You don't have to fill the tubes to the top, and I doubt that many people fill them. We distribute the food so that all of the tubes have some food, and the food is as physically low as possible. The whole point is slowing down the cat.
560916
Yes it is large enough. You will need to check the water level once a day regardless of the size. If the water level get a too low, you risk the chance of burning out the motor. I had two cats use it and I only had to fill it once a day.
744763
The answer depends on a few factors. I have two of these, one for one cat in the basement and another for two cats upstairs and the one used by one cat can go down very low before the pump noise indicates that a clean up is needed or more water is needed. The other one used by two cats makes more noise with more water and I think it may be due to cat hair clogging up the pump. Which is why it is very important to clean the pump out more often than usual.
709714
There's a hookup where you can attach it to various things with a bit of jury rigging. Idk how much water they'd get at a time. If it's a small dog it should be good.
832794
I have a dog (black lab) and a cat. The previous water bowl I used for them, the cat would constantly swish the water and spill it and drag the bowl. Even when I had it on a mat. Now I have this and it doesn't move (I do not have a mat under it). It is very stable. Also inside the hole that hold the bowls have rubber stoppers so the bowls don't spin when they are eating and drinking. I love this.
1072637
I don't find it noisy at all. Can you hear it? Yes but it's like the refrigerator running, a quiet hum in the background. Most days I don't even notice it. You may want to put it in place with water but not running for a couple of days just so the cats/dogs get used to it. After that plug it in and you're good to go. When I unplug it to refill the reservoir the cats usually run up to waiting for me to plug it back in. No worries!