How well does this unit filter out thick slobber?? We have two Saint Bernard's who have very syrupy drool, which always fills their water dish!
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My german Shepard drools alot , i went to petsmart and bought a turtle aquarium filter and added it to the bowl and works great, it is a super strong filter. If you dog likes to rip things apart i recommend a strong rubber band or duck taping it in.
304807
The filter filters the water going into the bowl. I don't know if the filter will do that. Also I use mine for my two cats. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
837825
At some point this isn't going to be enough for the level of muddiness. I have a puppy who loves to get muddy and it works great on her, but there are times when I have to carry her to the tub because she's just too muddy/dirty. I would say this takes care of her 8 out 10 times.
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No the filter just filters the water coming down, my dog gets lots of food bits too. I did get the cleaning kit and I do rinse the filters to get rid of the slime. All the dogs get food in the bowl, but the cleaning kit is helpful and it come with instructions that are helpful and makes it easier
2278698
We have 8 cats so I clean the fountain every 3-4 days and change the filter every other week. Besides drinking, they wash their feet and leave litter in the bottom of the bowl, which does not filter out. Lighter-weight particles seem to filter out okay. I hate to say it will work for you and you find out it doesn't. Maybe someone who has dogs can give you a more definitive answer.
246580
YES, I can answer this question. You should fill water station to 'water level that is indicated'. You should check periodically depending on the thirst of your pet (s).
900020
I have the exact same problems with mine that Grace has with her's! We make sure it is empty and drained after each use but it has gotten disgusting with the mold (actually I believe it is a bacterial growth). Despite this major problem I truly love this machine and I used mine several times a day!
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This filter dose have several names that's it is sold buy. However I have 2 and have had no problems with it when filled with matrix,purigen,coarse sponge, fine sponge, and filter flos. The flow is not as night as it says when it full of media but flow is not everything!
508951
We have had great luck with the ApI Filstart xp - m. My 13 year old was able to set it up and manages it. Every couple of months we wash out the filters so far. It's very quiet except for the water return but you can just take the nozzle off and then its super quiet. Our turtle hated the noise kept trying to knock the return off but quit after we took off the nozzle and made it quiet. It probably doesn't aerate as much but it doesn't seem to matter for us. Very clean water
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No not with their filter. However, I put in this last time a charcoal filter i bought at Walmart and also their filter just to give it better filtering. If you can find the type of filter where we can add our own charcoal and snap it back shut please let me know. Make sure you empty the water 1x week. and clean it throughly. That is only 4 x a month but it really is necessary for the health of your pet. They need fresh water daily so i figure that this is the least i can do for them.
833326
I haven't had mine that long, but I find that if the motor starts getting louder it's past the cleaning time. I follow the directions and pull everything apart to clean then replace the filter. It gets pretty slimy. It also has a 1 yr warranty on motor assembly and fountain parts. Call Veterinary Ventures as directed in the instruction book.
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We find a filter of this size adequate for our three bedroom house. Alas, we do not actually use *this* model. I purchased it, and then found that the threaded fittings I was using bottomed out before forming a tight seal. I ditched this filter and purchased another one locally.
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Gosh, I haven't tried that. It may help if you use a smaller size than the dog needs for food. Is the gulping a problem after exercise or all the time? If it causes regurgitation you may want to just give a little at a time. Excess thirst can be a sign of health issues so it might be best to talk to your Vet first. Sometimes dogs just drink like blenders and are not actually getting as much as the noise and dribbles indicate.Good luck!
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I think it is a great filter. I have a 75 gal with puffers and a dragon fish which eat bloodworms, shrimp and various food. It clears the water quickly. I got another simple external filter which doesn't compare. I think you'll be happy with it.
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I have a Boxer, and this thing did NOT filter hardly anything. I was cleaning it every other day, and I went back to a regular large water bowl...much easier to clean and more sanitary for my dog.
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I'm a fan of the Emperor line of filters. I have goldfish in this tank and actually run two filters b/c goldfish are so gross. But I do love them and their cute personalities. I can't remember the name of the exact Emperor filters I'm using, but they use the "Rite Size E" filter cartridges. If you search on that, the Emperor filter that uses that size should come up. If you don't have goldfish, you should need only one filter this size. I think even the next size down is supposed to be able to handle up to 50 gallons. Note: In order to use the two filters, my husband had to cut me some extra space on this tank using a hand saw. But again, I only run two filters b/c I have goldfish in the tank, and I like crystal clear water. When I was was running only one filter, even with a sterilizer, there was still a slightly yellow tint to the water no matter what I did. I also like white gravel, and with one filter, the gravel got dirty very quickly and very often. In any case, I'm a fan of the Emperor line of filters and use them on all my tanks. It's only on this tank where I'm running two filters b/c goldfish are so messy! They are lucky they are so cute and have such gentle personalities. :-)
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I've had three betta's in this and never had a problem. I turned the filter down to the lowest level and put a sponge over the output. That way I still have flow, but not too powerful. My betta's thrive in the extra space and clean water. :)
757994
my two cats are sensitive to the fluoride (did I spell that right? ha) that is in my/most people's water....their stools are firm and NORMAL now....when they drank my tap water, their stools were horribly loose....not to be too graphic....for me to buy a 97 cent gallon of purified water at my local publix and use the drinkwell filters has made all the difference in the world.....