I have one cat, these tubes seem large, could I use one or two for water? Can a cat pull the cylinders out of the base?
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First, I don't believe any cat could pull out the cylinders. They're in pretty tight. You COULD possibly put a little water in the bottom of one or two, but it might leak out if it's up too high in the cylinder. The tubes openings are just about 1 1/2 inch wide, so they might not be as large as they look to you in the photo. Just a good size to get one paw into it. Good luck. This is a fun toy/feeder.
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Actually, these are not suitable for water as the depth perception of cat would not fit with it and the size of the holes are too small. Also, when using for food, keep in mind that cats usually take 21 days to change a routine, this is a behavioural fact so be patient when switching to that kind of feeder and don't despair.Alexandre TremblayAiKiou Company
1362190
These tubes are not large, they look much larger than actual size. They are barely large enough for a big cat paw. They fit into the base tightly and probably can't be removed by the cat. I'm not sure if using them for water will work for You, I think you'll have a huge mess on your hands, and the cats will only be able to access a small of amount of water given the narrow size of the tube.
1362191
Cats can not pull out the base. The tubes will hold water with out leaking, but I do no think the cat would be able to drink from then because they are too narrow for them to fit their faces in. they are about the circumference of a toilet paper tube. If you left the tube off you could put a little water in the cups at the bottom, but not much... I really don't think putting water in this thing is a very good idea.
1362192
Cats need to be encouraged to drink water. Some do not drink enough to be healthy. This would discourage them from drinking. Cat drinking fountains are good because they encourage some cats to drink more.
1362193
I could not get my cat to eat out of this even without the cylinders removed. I would think it would be difficult for a cat to drink out of this unless it was filled to the top.
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.
1362195
Not sure you can use them for water as the tubes do slide out. My cat uses his teeth to grab the tubes and carry them around the house to play. He likes to roll them on the floor. He does enjoy eating out of them. But I also have another activity center he likes much better.
258211
Yes they could. I highly recomend this climber. easy to assemble and the cats love it. I think a older cat could enjoy this very much.
2217575
Yes! I have two units and two cats and both of them have mastered the art of pulling food out with their paws. They can only manage to pull out 1 or 2 pieces at a time (through a very determined and dedicated effort). Otherwise it is a great unit, we use them when we go on vacation.
531514
you could also just open the holes wide and plunge it into a bowl of soapy water and swish. I think these type things are wonderful - it keeps my cat's weight under control yet gives her a fun thing to do throughout the day.
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They are large enough for my cats - and my cats are large. The two of them would not fit on one though, as they are big cats. BTW- they love it!
736935
I have 3 cats it lasted about 3 days so with just 1 it would be feasible but it would likely be a bit close. I would like to say 2 bowls should be fine but i dont know the losses due to evaporation vs the cats. When i had to leave for a few days i just put out a second bowl. The biggest problem i could see with this bowl is the top is larger than the base and cats can easily spill it. I had to place mine in the packing styrofoam to deal with that issue. There are some fountains with larger reservoir options available as well.
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There are little "bowls" on the base that are a bit deeper than where the tubes connect to the base. If you were trying to put a lot of food in there to avoid feeding the cats daily or you had a lot of cats I can see it being a problem if one of the tubes came off, but in my experience with my two even without the tubes it's the right amount of space for a days worth of food. At first I would remove the tubes to refill, and fill flush with the lip of these "bowls". Now though I refill with the tubes attached. They just slide into the base, but they seem to be pretty secure as far as the cats are concerned, though the dogs have gotten them loose. I can't speak to the other one on Amazon. There are little "bowls" on the base that are a bit deeper than where the tubes connect to the base. If you were trying to put a lot of food in there to avoid feeding the cats daily or you had a lot of cats I can see it being a problem if one of the tubes came off, but in my experience with my two even without the tubes it's the right amount of space for a days worth of food. At first I would remove the tubes to refill, and fill flush with the lip of these "bowls". Now though I refill with the tubes attached. They just slide into the base, but they seem to be pretty... » Read More There are little "bowls" on the base that are a bit deeper than where the tubes connect to the base. If you were trying to put a lot of food in there to avoid feeding the cats daily or you had a lot of cats I can see it being a problem if one of the tubes came off, but in my experience with my two even without the tubes it's the right amount of space for a days worth of food. At first I would remove the tubes to refill, and fill flush with the lip of these "bowls". Now though I refill with the tubes attached. They just slide into the base, but they seem to be pretty secure as far as the cats are concerned, though the dogs have gotten them loose. I can't speak to the other one on Amazon. « Show Less
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I have not try on my cats. So Im not sure. As long as it's not going to be toxic to them, because they like to leak a lot.
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I have three cats and the base is big enough that all three can sit around it for playtime. I removed the tubes at first and gradually added them to the base when I knew my cats understood the concept of how to remove the treat. It's very entertaining to watch as each cat is different and has a unique approach to getting their treat!
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I have one and I think you could use it that way, as long as your cat isn't big enough and strong enough to get under it and lift it up. I think the average cat probably couldn't do that.
382303
The tubes are 2 inches wide, with the opening just a touch narrower than that. You can take the tubes out (or just leave in a few) if you are worried that your cats can't fit their paws in very well.
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.
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 found mine on here and it has worked out for me and my three cats you may need to buy three for you dogs. I fill them up every three weeks but with dogs you will have to see how they drink to do there. I love mine and I love the water one also got it so when I go on vacation just fill and don't have any worrys. I hope this will help you
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I am not a specialist, but I am living with three cats, so I learned some things empirically. I think the best place to keep the water fountain is somewhere where cats spend most of the time, your living room or your bedroom or whatever the place may be (in my case, I work from home and cats usually keep me company, so I placed the fountain near my work place). Cats are lazy, so if the goal is to make them drink more liquid, it is important that the source is convenient and readily available to them :)
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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.
225293
I'm not sure. Any cat would probably be capable of using this bottle, but sometimes pets are funny and will prefer a dish rather than a bottle. Maybe you can take away your cat's water dish for a day and offer him/her water from a dropper to see if they like it??Also, look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK7frQ-gIrM