I am looking for a battery operated pet fountain, my cat has a habit of chewing electrical cords. Does anyone know of one of these exists?
1090971
There is not currently one on the market as I believe the change of batteries would be too frequent. You may consider some cord protectors, or you can buy anti lick strips from nurtured pets, they have a cayenne pepper and other things in them and the cat won't chew them. Or you can buy cord protectors from various outlets as well.
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I only ordered the Catit water fountain. I thought it had quit working, but it just needed some deep cleaning. Now it works fine. There is a little motor with an impeller (looks like a fan). All these parts have to be removed about once a month and cleaned with a Q-tip. When I discovered this after speaking with a rep, he told me to pull off a couple covers around the motor. I was horrified! There was a ton of black goo that looked liked tar. Once I cleaned it out it was fine. I did not order any food bowl so I don't know about this. The water does NOT recirculate; it just churns around the existing water in the little plastic bowl, but there is a filter part that you can buy for extra. I only ordered the Catit water fountain. I thought it had quit working, but it just needed some deep cleaning. Now it works fine. There is a little motor with an impeller (looks like a fan). All these parts have to be removed about once a month and cleaned with a Q-tip. When I discovered this after speaking with a rep, he told me to pull off a couple covers around the motor. I was horrified! There was a ton of black goo that looked liked tar. Once I cleaned it out it was fine. I did not order any food bowl so I don't know about this. The water does NOT recirculate; it just churns around the... » Read More I only ordered the Catit water fountain. I thought it had quit working, but it just needed some deep cleaning. Now it works fine. There is a little motor with an impeller (looks like a fan). All these parts have to be removed about once a month and cleaned with a Q-tip. When I discovered this after speaking with a rep, he told me to pull off a couple covers around the motor. I was horrified! There was a ton of black goo that looked liked tar. Once I cleaned it out it was fine. I did not order any food bowl so I don't know about this. The water does NOT recirculate; it just churns around the existing water in the little plastic bowl, but there is a filter part that you can buy for extra. « Show Less
915361
Not a good idea. An electric pump is much better for this if you have electricity at the fountain. The first response is quite correct. This pump is noisy and you would probably be filling the gas tank every hour or more often.
1686231
Sorry to hear this, I have had to contact PetSafe regarding the prongs being to long and the collar strap that holds the excess collar at the end and each time, customer service was most helpful. I believe they also said that since I had the collar less than a year, they would send me a new collar strap, they also sent me shorter prongs, both free of charge. I have never had a problem with the remote or the electronic part of the collar. Customer service was extremely helpful and very pleasent every time I have had a question and it appeared that Customer Satisfaction was their number one goal. Have you tried to contact them which resulted in poor results? I do not want you to think I have a half of a brain but was the plug inserted correctly? I charge both the collar and the remote at the same time. I wonder if the battery in the remote could be bad, it is rechargeable but who knows for how long its actual life is. Hope this is helpful but do try to contact Customer Service @ Toll Free: 1-800-941-4200, this # is from the Pet Safe web site," contact us". Hope you will have satisfactory result. I always have. Good luck and I would not mind hearing if they would help. Thank you
56757
Yes! That is a great idea! No cords or electricity needed. Very convenient and cozy...my dogs love theirs. I would probably buy two though because they're pretty small.
1964326
It is corded. There is a "quick connect" near the fountain, so the rest of the cord and the plug can be hidden behind furniture. BTW, my first pet fountain didn't work, but I've had the replacement for 3 months, now, and it is flawless! So quiet and so easy to clean!
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I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with this cat toy. Does it run in one direction, pause, and then go the other way, or does it just stop? If it is stopping, then that isn't normal. Try switching out the batteries; if it's still stopping, I would contact Amazon and return it. Best of luck!
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If the holes are not lined up correctly, there will not be a fountain. I just play with it until it works. After using it, check out how to clean the motor. I have a medium length hair cat and she does clog up the motor. She believes in putting her chest in the water in order to drink.
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I'm sorry you're having trouble. The first fountaini bought recommended you leave it unplugged for a few days when introducing it into your cat's environment so they can get used to it. Maybe that would help. If it's used it could be that the pump is a bit noisy but the sound has never bothered my cats. I hope it works out.
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I've had no issues with my long-haired cats. I have a male who has fought his through and gotten off property. However, the battery must've been low, because he doesn't try when I replace the battery.
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I wish I could help but my cat broke mine before I ever had a chance to have battery problems. But it's a solid plastic body that would make it a hassle to get into. I would suggest the six shooter, personally.
1956548
I have a battery operated one. I didn't know they made one with an electric cord.
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FYI&gt;.... Hope this helps you: the collar recently broke on this unit so I called PetSafe and they informed me that this model is discontinued and extra collars and spare parts are no longer available. I bought their new product line (PetSafe Yard Max Rechargeable) that is replacing the UltraSmart product line directly from PetSafe at a discount.
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Wish I could tell you -- I would just take one to the hardware store and try to match it. Having to open the battery compartment with a screwdriver is the only complaint I had about this toy -- my cats love it and so do I. Probably the best toy I ever got them! Good luck.
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No, the battery isn't replaceable. Despite that, it lasts a very long time. I bought it over 2 months ago & it's still going (my cat plays with it everyday). It's worth getting even though the battery's not replaceable.
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Sheri. The pump needs electricity to run. You can have an electrician take electricity to it, though costly. Or, you can get a very heavy duty outdoor long extension cord. There's danger involved with that. I wouldn't turn on the filter that's on an electric extension cord and leave the house, or have children or animals near it when it is plugged in. Possible fire and or shock danger. IMO
940747
safe for whom, the cat or the skitter critter? The cat will be fine, the skitter critter on the other hand, you might have trouble finding it again. Somewhere in my house are two from the first batch and one from the second batch. Occasionally I find one that I had given up on when looking for a current one. Then we have a couple going at the same time. Currently have one in hiding again. WHERE does he put these things? Sure likes them though. I'm tempted to open up batch #3 and put another on into service. I like having more than one at a time.