I have 2 cats and i am going away for 5 days. How often do i need to refill the water? im thinking about getting one of these before i leave
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I have 1 cat of my own that I bought the bowel for. But there is another 2 cats an 2 dogs in the house. So I fill it everyday. I've run out of water an the pump was still ok.
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Turn off the pump when you go out of town just in case. I left mine for 3 days (it's a dry climate here) and the water got too low so the pump burned out and had to be replaced.
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One week if you are just going in a short vacation other wise few times a week
1103982
This holds only about a quart of water. I have 2 cats and I add 2 cups of water everyday. Water fountains in general promote healthy drinking. Since I got it my cats drink much more water. If you are gone for 5 days I suggest you get a much larger water dish that has a large container like a water bubbler.
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I usually top mine off every day but I have four cats. It doesn't really need to be topped off every day, I do it because I don't like the trickling water noise it makes when it gets below a certain level ( I'm a light sleeper ). Depending on how much your cats drink it should last the five days. It holds about a half gallon of water.
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I have 3 cats and I add water daily. They also have another water dish. They do have larger fountains that you can get.
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I have two cats and I have been away for 5 days without a problem. That is the maximum amount of time I've ever left the cats (with food too, as they have unlimited access) without someone to check in. I do always leave a spare bowl of water nearby just in case they need more. And you'll need to add water as soon as you return.
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I would get the drinkwell platinum. It has a reservoir in the back. I went back to that one and can tell you that DEFINITELY will last a week. And I have two cats.
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Is every 3 days often enough? I have one cat and use bottled water in the fountain, as the stuff that comes out of the faucet here in the desert is not really drinkable, even when run through a Pur filter. The fountain still starts to show clear slime within a day. It's not algae, as the slime is clear, not green, and the fountain is in a room that doesn't get any sunlight. I don't have this problem with Petco's basic fountain, but the cat prefers a falling water stream, hence the Drinkwell. I tend to agree with other posters that it's the cheap chinese plastic that's the problem. Any manufacturer who thinks melamine is a nutrient OK for baby formula isn't going to be even that "careful" with mere pets. Is every 3 days often enough? I have one cat and use bottled water in the fountain, as the stuff that comes out of the faucet here in the desert is not really drinkable, even when run through a Pur filter. The fountain still starts to show clear slime within a day. It's not algae, as the slime is clear, not green, and the fountain is in a room that doesn't get any sunlight. I don't have this problem with Petco's basic fountain, but the cat prefers a falling water stream, hence the Drinkwell. I tend to agree with other posters that it's the cheap chinese plastic that's the... » Read More Is every 3 days often enough? I have one cat and use bottled water in the fountain, as the stuff that comes out of the faucet here in the desert is not really drinkable, even when run through a Pur filter. The fountain still starts to show clear slime within a day. It's not algae, as the slime is clear, not green, and the fountain is in a room that doesn't get any sunlight. I don't have this problem with Petco's basic fountain, but the cat prefers a falling water stream, hence the Drinkwell. I tend to agree with other posters that it's the cheap chinese plastic that's the problem. Any manufacturer who thinks melamine is a nutrient OK for baby formula isn't going to be even that "careful" with mere pets. « Show Less
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It depends on the kind of water supply: If you use tap water would depend on the quality of the water and if you use bottled water may last longer.I usually check the filter one a month. It is recommended to change the water as well, I change it every day because I have 5 cats and one of them usually puts one of his legs into the fountain....
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I have 4 cats (3 adults and a kitten) and I clean daily. I change the bags out when they get full. It entirely depends on the cats. And with me it varies from once every two days to once every three days. Genie is very easy to use. I LOVE IT!
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I have 2 cats and I have to add water once a week. I think it would be OK for a week with just 1 cat.
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If you have more than one causing the litter tray, you will need to empty if sooner than usual or get another tray. I have 2 cats and 2 litter trays and with that I have to change the litter after the 45th or 50th use of the tray. You can keep track of the use with the number of times the litter is used. With multiple cats/kittens, you will certainly have to change the litter often. One tray does not make it with more that one cat unless you keep track of the number of uses.
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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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Depend if your cat uses it frequently. My two cats got three months use from it and they use it almost daily. It looked like fluff after that so I got more. They like the flat refills also, those may be cheaper. Just the refill on the plain flat one. You don't need the pretty outside piece unless you want it
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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.
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We have two cats and only turn the box every 2-3 days and it's fine. If you have one cat, leaving it for the weekend should be no problem! Have a great weekend!!
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You need yo run white vinager through it ang wipe it Dow 1-2 times a week. I've gone though about 15 cat fountins and this by far is the best including cleaning. Make sure you add or exchange water every day. Ty
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I change it once a month. I have 3 cats and 1 dog. Fill up the tank every other day.
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They recommend that you replace the filters every 30 days. I think with only 2 cats you could probably get along with every 60 days. I will say that this is the easiest fountain I have ever had to clean.
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That depends on how many cats you have and the ambient temperature. I put it where I can see it every day and add water. If it start to look foamy change the water and filter.
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I love mine and have no problems with it. I would gage how often you need someone to come by based on how often you empty it while you are home, because all cats are different. I have one cat and only have to empty about every three days
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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.