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(More customer reviews)I have two cats and I definteley spoil them rotten! When I first decided to get a water fontain for my cats I chose the Petmate Freshflow over the Drinkwell because the Drinkwell was more expensive and I was completely against the idea of listening to running water all day. Unlike most customers I've heard from the Petmate worked farily well as a water BOWL. It was easy to clean and my pump never stopped working as I've read many others did. However, the water running down the little ramp really didn't satisfy my cats. They did drink from it, but they would still jump at any chance to drink running water out of a faucet which is the whole reason I started thinking about getting them one in the first place. About a ear and a half later I started thinking about getting them a new one and possibly going with the more expensive Drinkwell this time. I saw the new Drinkwell Platinum and decided to go with it right away. The Platinum is more expensive than both the previous models I was looking at but it is definteley worth the extra cost. It's like Drinkwell took all the criticism and praise for both thier design and their competitors and created an exceptional pet drinking fontain. I have had my Platinum for about 5 months now and have been very pleased with it. The Drinkwell team designed the water outlet so that it would minimize the water from braiding which cuts down on the water noise. In fact at the setting I have mine, about mid way between low and mid level, I can't hear it at all! They also put a little debris trap before the water even gets to the pump which should greatly increase the pumps life. The water resevoir is also much bigger than that of my Petmate and the Drinkwell's optional larger resevoir on their original design. All and all I veiw this as a time where a company actually went out there and designed their product by what thier customers wanted!!! So after reading all that you maybe wondering why I only gave this product 4 stars. Well the one thing that I would really like to see is that the actual bowl area be made of stainless steel or some ceramic mix which is totally what I have been told by several vets is the BEST material for any pet to be drinking/eating out of. If they were to add that one extra feature than I would give this 5 stars out of 5 hands down!!!!!!
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More than 10 years of making pet fountains has gone into ensuring your pet is always properly hydrated with the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain. Drinking plenty of water is as essential for your pet\'s health as it is for your own. By providing a constant 5-inch stream of falling water, the innovative Platinum Pet Fountain makes drinking more attractive and fun for your pet, as well as more convenient for you. No longer will your pet have to slurp stagnant water from a traditional bowl. The simple, safe Platinum Pet Fountain holds 168 fluid ounces, keeping your pet out of your sinks and toilets. A replaceable charcoal filter removes bad tastes and odors. Snap the included clear plastic lid over the reservoir to prevent it from becoming accidentally detached. A pre-filter catches hair and other large particles before they reach the motor. A submersible pump allows the Platinum Pet Fountain to run nearly silently. A handy splash guard keeps water inside the fountain and off your floor. Rubber feet keep the fountain firmly in place. Runs on a low-voltage 12-volt system with inline disconnect for easy plug removal. A recipient of Cat Fancy\'s Best New Cat Product award, the fountain has been designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians. Making sure your pet is properly hydrated also wards off urinary tract infections and kidney disorders. No assembly is required, and the fountain comes apart quickly for easy cleaning. Covered by a 1-year manufacturer\'s warranty.
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* Except for reservoir bottle. ** Except for accessory reservoir bottle.
Feature Notes
Multiple pet use depends upon the size and number of pets in the household. Consult Drinkwell water charts for more information.
Patented Free Falling Stream helps encourage pets to drink more
Receiving ramp helps to minimize splashes.
Lowered water line to accommodates large breed dogs
Recommended Daily Water Intake for Cats
* Daily Maintenance Recommendation: 70mL per kg (Cat Weight) or 1.074 ounces per pound.
** Estimated Days Filled: The above calculations do not take into account water evaporation or other external factors, such as spilling. Estimations were made on a per cat basis and do not account for multiple pets' use of fountain. All calculations were made using the maximum level of water intake for specified weight.
Recommended Daily Water Intake for Dogs
* Daily Maintenance Recommendation: 20-70mL per kg (Dog Weight) or .307-1.074 ounces per pound. If your dog is consuming more than the indicated amounts above, this may be a sign of polydipsia or other disease. Please seek the counsel of a veterinarian as soon as possible.
** Estimated Days Filled: The above calculations do not take into account water evaporation or other external factors, such as spilling. Estimations were made on a per dog basis and do not account for multiple pets' use of fountain. All calculations were made using the maximum level of water intake for specified weight.
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