I'm considering getting this fountain, but I have a 47 lb Shephard mix dog. Do you think this would be the proper fountain to get? Any suggestions?
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I was very pleased with this fountain. It is easy to clean and very durable. I loved that it is stainless steel which is best for pets. My 23 lb Corgi mix and my 10 lb cat used it. I bought it for my cat who would not drink water that was still. I have heard some people think it was loud. The motor is quiet and the only sound I ever heard was the sound you would hear from any fountain. If that bothers you, I don't think any fountain out there will please you. Being that the combined weight of my animals was 33 lbs, I don't think your shepherds weight will be a problem. Keep in mind that water naturally evaporates. Its a fact. So, if your pet drinks a lot of water, combined with natural evaporation, you may need to add water maybe more than once a day. One other thing to think about is where you are going to put the fountain in relation to an electrical outlet. Ours was used in an area where there was a low plug just about a foot away. You don't want your pet, or anyone else for that matter, getting tangled in a cord and making a huge mess. That said, I think it was a good purchase on my part and hope you will too.
1388983
This is a great fountain, easy to clean and maintain. I have two cats, but your dogs size shouldn't be a problem, the bowl is large enough. I think that you would be happy if you decide to purchase this fountain.
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It is pretty big, around the size of a dinner plate and it also is kind of noisy, depending where you put it. It is a good size for the size dog you have, I think. I originally got it for my cats because it is really hard to get a pet fountain that is not plastic! It was ind of big for them, so I use it for my dogs, who are both around 50 lbs. The nice thing about it being noisy is it makes racket when water is running low. So yes for dogs, no for cats lol
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If you like these type of fountains,I think it would work for your dog.The bowl is fairly sizable,and your dog is under 50 lbs.Depending on where you place it,the fountain does make a distinctive,running water sound,which you may hear if you are in another room.
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You could make it work, but one problem I see is you will constantly be refilling it for that size animal. If that is not a problem, then you would be ok. I don't know how much water your dog needs, but if you were to leave for a couple of days he might drink it dry, which is not good for him, nor for your pump which you can ruin by running it out of water. Hope this helps.
1388236
I've personally had a problem with my cat (who used to tip over her water dish) playing with the water ejected from this fountain, as well. She'll stick her head under the stream, physically hit the water, etc., which gets water everywhere. We have two different styles (this and the original), and she doesn't play in the original. I think it's because the water stream created by the original protrudes from the unit less, which prevents her from dunking her noggin in it.
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I love that water bottle and you will too. I have two African Ridge Backs and although they are not as large as your mastiff they are a sizable dog. The dog will smell the water and lick it and from there he will know where he can get water from. If you put it outside and I did, do not place in or near sun as the metal nozzle will be to hot for them to drink from.I have my bottle hanging from there dog run, I got it because I got tired of mess the water bowl caused. You will need to order the larger one as I found this a bit on the small size for a dog as large as mine, so I order two. If you ever had a hamster as a kid, It is basically a hamster watering system just on a much larger scale. I love that water bottle and you will too. I have two African Ridge Backs and although they are not as large as your mastiff they are a sizable dog. The dog will smell the water and lick it and from there he will know where he can get water from. If you put it outside and I did, do not place in or near sun as the metal nozzle will be to hot for them to drink from.I have my bottle hanging from there dog run, I got it because I got tired of mess the water bowl caused. You will need to order the larger one as I found this a bit on the small size for a dog as large as mine, so I order... » Read More I love that water bottle and you will too. I have two African Ridge Backs and although they are not as large as your mastiff they are a sizable dog. The dog will smell the water and lick it and from there he will know where he can get water from. If you put it outside and I did, do not place in or near sun as the metal nozzle will be to hot for them to drink from.I have my bottle hanging from there dog run, I got it because I got tired of mess the water bowl caused. You will need to order the larger one as I found this a bit on the small size for a dog as large as mine, so I order two. If you ever had a hamster as a kid, It is basically a hamster watering system just on a much larger scale. « Show Less
550291
I think it's great quality and ours went through a lot of abuse but we never had a dog in it. The price is great so it would be worth a try. If this doesn't hold up you might have to stick with a hard plastic pool.
31680
Ask your local water authority if something they use to treat the water could be responsible. There is nothing in the fountain to cause it. You could re-wash everything and change the filter, whether it needs it or not. I would trust the animals. Do they still drink from it? My unit just sits there, gets scummy after several weeks, if I get lazy about cleaning, but the cats love it anyway. Good luck.
555234
No the drink fine..my cat really like the fountain part. I have caught him drinking from that a lot. I have a lab and Pitt mix and they drink good also.
944850
If you don't mind filling it up daily, and the two of you are not excessive water drinkers--then this size would be grand. I am single, and use it for drinking, cooking, and my dog (Toy Fox Terrier). I tend to fill it up every other day for myself and the puppy, on average; which means that we probably go through a bit more than 80oz day. If you two are an active couple, however, I would recommend the next size up. But it all comes down to how often you want to fill it. Berkey's are great, so either way I totally recommend one!!
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I think it's a matter of how often you want to fill it. The small size should work fine for your pug. I have the small for two dogs and a cat. The dogs are Yorkie and a Morkie which are about the size of a pug. I highly recommend this fountain. My cat was scared of it for about two days but quickly got used to the gurling noise. It's not loud, just spooks the animals at first.
981416
I would, especially if she isn't full grown. My lab is now 105lbs and it held him up well. He loves floating!
1902785
First I tried to upload pictures of my pet fountain, but can't find a place to do it. Then I looked at the Target site for your fountain, but couldn't find it. Try searching for Petmate water fountain to find a picture to see if it's the same as yours. If you can't find one, email me at oriolebooks@gmail.com & I'll send you my picture files.
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It may take awhile. I got mine in January and hoped that my 3 cats and 2 dogs would take to it. Well, only 1 of my cats uses the fountain on a regular basis. And 1 of my dogs uses it periodically. My husband tells me I should pick up all the water bowls and that would force them to use it, but I just don't have the heart. I keep showing them the fountain whenever I get the chance. Hope you have better luck than I'm having!
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I add water every day because the top of the fountain may appear full, but could actually be low in the bottom. The day mine started making a noise, I opened it up and there was only about an inch of water in it, but top looked full. This is probably how others had the pump burn out on theirs, or seemed too noisy. Just a heads up....
1996287
I have a 12lb Italian Greyhound pup that's been using it since I obtained him (4 months) and based on my experience I will say it's based I how your dog does his business. Most of times, he shoots and scores and sometimes his aim is quite off. Yes, I am referring to his bathroom visits:)So yes, this urine system maybe wide and long enough to accommodate you 50 pounder but accidents may occur despite frequent use. That being said, I would buy it again.
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I have two German Shepherds and one leaks water all over the joint while the other one does not...The Dogit will not change the way your dog drops water but it is the greatest water solution I have ever seen. You should get extra filters for sure when you purchase it as I have to change theirs about once every two weeks.
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I have to be honest here...I've thought about buying another one just for the dog, but I think it would be a complete nightmare! It might hold enough water for both. But, thinking about my dog, I change her water regularly and even more in the summer or just needs changing because she's a dog! My newer puppy is about 60 pounds, but I've seen her with her doggie daycare buddies, and it's a mess. I can't imagine unhooking it, cleaning it, plugging it back in, etc., multiple times during the day. And, cleaning and changing the filter(and that could get expensive), I wouln't. Sorry, I hope that helps! Good luck! I have to be honest here...I've thought about buying another one just for the dog, but I think it would be a complete nightmare! It might hold enough water for both. But, thinking about my dog, I change her water regularly and even more in the summer or just needs changing because she's a dog! My newer puppy is about 60 pounds, but I've seen her with her doggie daycare buddies, and it's a mess. I can't imagine unhooking it, cleaning it, plugging it back in, etc., multiple times during the day. And, cleaning and changing the filter(and that could get expensive), I wouln't. Sorry, I hope that... » Read More I have to be honest here...I've thought about buying another one just for the dog, but I think it would be a complete nightmare! It might hold enough water for both. But, thinking about my dog, I change her water regularly and even more in the summer or just needs changing because she's a dog! My newer puppy is about 60 pounds, but I've seen her with her doggie daycare buddies, and it's a mess. I can't imagine unhooking it, cleaning it, plugging it back in, etc., multiple times during the day. And, cleaning and changing the filter(and that could get expensive), I wouln't. Sorry, I hope that helps! Good luck! « Show Less
361006
I purchased a new one. I had another drinkwell fountain prior to this one and it worked great. The only reason I bought a new one is because we moved to a condo so I needed a smaller one. I donated the other one since it was still in great working shape and we had it for 7 years.
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It's too small. Look at the Drinkwell Big-Dog Pet Fountain. It holds 2.5 gallons of water. I'd also get the 70 oz drink reservoir. Good luck!!