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The PetSafe Drinkwell Original Automatic Cat Water Fountain or Dog Water Dispenser - 50 oz Capacity of Fresh, Filtered Water - Pet Fountain with Filter Included

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Color Gray
Material Plastic
Brand PetSafe
Item Weight 2 Pounds
Capacity 1.4 Liters

About this item

  • WATER CAPACITY: 50 oz. water capacity is great for cats and small dogs
  • ENCOURAGES DRINKING: The fountain's faucet-like stream entices pets to drink more water
  • FILTERED WATER: Includes replaceable carbon water filter that keeps water fresh
  • ADJUSTABLE STREAM: The pumps adjustable flow allows you to customize the water flow for your pet
  • EASY-TO-CLEAN: Fountain is top-shelf dishwasher safe
  • U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
  • ESTABLISHED EXPERIENCE: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations for nearly 30 years. We help pets and their people LIVE HAPPY TOGETHER

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Easy to assemble
4.5 4.5
Easy to clean
3.8 3.8
Noise level
3.6 3.6
Freshness
3.4 3.4

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.38 x 9.13 x 7 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FWB-RE
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Racks/Futons
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2005
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Radio Systems Corporation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00063446M
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 9,383 ratings

From the manufacturer

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Keep Your Pet Healthy and Hydrated

Allow your pet to have fresh, filtered water with the PetSafe Drinkwell Original Fountain. The falling stream aerates the water and entices your pet to drink more. Let us help keep your pet healthy and hydrated so you both can live happy together.

A Company You Can Trust

  • Global brand in pet products for nearly 30 years
  • U.S.-based experts available Monday through Saturday
  • We help pets and their people live happy together!

Healthy Pet Lifestyle

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cat water fountain, filtered water

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No More Worry

The falling stream helps encourage your pet to drink more, so he gets the right amount of water each day to keep him healthy and hydrated.

No More Dirty Water

With the pet fountain, your pet never has to drink dirty water again. The constant water circulation helps to promote good pet hygiene, while the filters refresh your pet's water.

More Happy Moments

By keeping your pet healthy and hydrated, you and your pet can enjoy playtime more and live happy together.

Dishwasher safe, easy to clean

Safe Material

filtered water

Easy to Clean

Top rack dishwasher-safe parts

Safe Material

All parts are made of durable plastic

Filtered Water

Activated carbon filter keeps your pet's water clean and fresh-tasting

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More PetSafe Solutions for You and Your Pet Replacement carbon filters keep your pet’s water fresh. The PetSafe Drinkwell Pet Fountain Cleaning Kit makes it easy and convenient to clean your pet fountain. Replacement pump is compatible with the PetSafe Drinkwell Original Pet Fountain The PetSafe ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Automatic Litter Box stays fresh and clean without the hassle of scooping. With the PetSafe 2-Way Locking Cat Door, give your cat unlimited access to her personal spaces even while the human door is closed to keep the dog and kids out Feed your pet from anywhere with the PetSafe Smart Feed. Set your pet’s feeding schedule through the smartphone app-enabled feeder.

Product Description

The PetSafe Drinkwell Original Pet Fountain provides 50 oz. of fresh, filtered water to your dog or cat. The stream of water encourages your pet to drink more. The receiving ramp is designed to reduce the splash of the falling water while the activated carbon filter keeps your pet's water fresh and your pet hydrated and healthy.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
9,383 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the water capacity and performance of the pet supplies. They mention that it holds plenty of water, and it works well. They also like the ease of assembly. However, some customers differ on durability, ease of cleaning, noise, flow, and quality.

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1,629 customers mention1,147 positive482 negative

Customers like the performance of the pet fountain. They mention it works great, has been very useful, and has been made pretty good. Some say that the pump is still going strong, and there are no more counter problems. They also say that their pets are getting quality filtered water and that the product is made pretty well.

"I've been using this product for over a year now. The pump is still going strong!..." Read more

"...had this Drinkwell fountain for over a year and have had excellent performance out of it...." Read more

"...The design of the Original just seems odd, as there are tubes that don't do anything, as if they might have had a function in a previous version but..." Read more

"...I like the fact that my little love is getting quality filtered water...." Read more

629 customers mention486 positive143 negative

Customers like the water capacity of the pet supply. They mention that it holds plenty of water, keeps the water contained very well, and does not spill. They say it encourages their cats to drink more water and that it is easy to use.

"...This fountain is great. It holds quite a bit of water. The flow from the fountain is adjustable, and I find it very quiet myself...." Read more

"...While the reservoir is much easier to fill, as it has a flat top so it sits level, like a cup when filling it, I find the reservoir for the Platinum..." Read more

"...I also really like the size of the bowl/basin area. It keeps the water contained very well and we've had no issues with splashes...." Read more

"...can't get full efficiency out of her tongue because there's no large pocket of water where her tongue can be fully extended to it's normal length..." Read more

546 customers mention396 positive150 negative

Customers find the pet supplies easy to assemble. They mention that the newer models are easier to acclimate to, and take no time at all to put together. The filter is easy to insert and the compartment seems easy to maintain. The fountain allows you to unplug the cable while leaving the actual.

"...This fountain is easy to clean, too. It comes apart quickly and goes together quickly. The motor is removable for easier cleaning...." Read more

"...We really liked this model. It is easy to maintain...." Read more

"...Just be sure to rinse it clear. The motor is tricky to take apart but my husband has no trouble doing it even though I always struggle...." Read more

"...The reservoir keeps it full for 2-3 days and while it is not overly difficult to use, I don't care for the design...." Read more

1,866 customers mention638 positive1,228 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the pet supplies. Some mention that the unit itself is very quiet, while others say that it's a little on the noisy side. Some customers say that the vibrations on a hard surface are louder than expected, while other customers say the noise was going to drive them crazy.

"...It is a bit loud for a quiet room, but I've gotten used to it; I think the fish tank pumps in the adjacent dining room are much louder...." Read more

"...The flow from the fountain is adjustable, and I find it very quiet myself. I like the fact that my little love is getting quality filtered water...." Read more

"...The machine is noisy ONLY when the water level is too low. The fountain is quiet when the water reaches up to about 1/2 inch from the rim...." Read more

"...fountain in the past and only one of my cats would use it as it was very loud, that is very much an improvement with the Drinkwell, if kept full and..." Read more

1,227 customers mention670 positive557 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the pet water bottle. Some mention that it is much better, easier to disassemble, and well thought out, while others say that the 1st lasted 3 years and became hard to keep clean as the coating on the plastic became hard and slimy. The parts are top rack dishwasher safe and a soft pipe cleaner style brush is all you need. The cats are still happy with the water quality due to the filter, but some say that it became hard for them to keep it clean and the water started getting gross after around 12 days.

"...Most the parts are top rack dishwasher safe and a soft pipe cleaner style brush us all you need for nooks and crannies and the motor...." Read more

"...-Pump tube to get the water to the top is really hard to clean! I've been using a baby bottle brush kit, which works decently...." Read more

"...This fountain is easy to clean, too. It comes apart quickly and goes together quickly. The motor is removable for easier cleaning...." Read more

"...Also, regular cleaning maintenance is needed. One of my cats is a long hair Maine Coon-ish type cat...." Read more

629 customers mention416 positive213 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet supplies. Some mention that their animals like the water fountain, it holds quite a bit of water, and is a great option for kitties who are left alone for periods of time as fresh. However, others say that the fountain has slowly been getting weaker and weaker, and has broken down after a long period of use. Cleaning is annoying and the fountains break down after long period use. The pump power reduces and the unit is defective.

"...This fountain is great. It holds quite a bit of water. The flow from the fountain is adjustable, and I find it very quiet myself...." Read more

"...the charcoal filters (reasonably cheap) weekly and that keeps the water sparkling...." Read more

"...Upon inspection, i saw a minor deformity on the surface of the pump motor, which is very open on the underside of the fountain...." Read more

"...However, it was easy to assemble and the cats took to it right away...." Read more

558 customers mention210 positive348 negative

Customers are mixed about the flow of the pet water fountain. Some mention that it has less parts to clean, and the water flows more like a faucet. They also mention that the water is aerated more thoroughly and continuously, and that they really like the flowing water as it comes down to the ramp. However, others say that the flow adjustment is really lacking, and it reduced to a trickle after three months.

"...I really only have one con so I'll start there, the adjustable flow is not that much different between low and high...." Read more

"...It holds quite a bit of water. The flow from the fountain is adjustable, and I find it very quiet myself...." Read more

"...Was not worth the savings for the hassel. The filter clogs up twice as fast, water doesn't stay as fresh, water does not flow as well...." Read more

"...First, the motor can't be helped. I even received a free replacement from Drinkwell, and it vibrated just as much...." Read more

498 customers mention161 positive337 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the pet supplies. Some mention that it's still holding up nicely, while others say that it comes apart quickly, leaks after a few years, and is not made very well. Overall, the product has mixed reviews and opinions are mixed.

"...the gasket at first, but then we found that the plastic housing around the gasket was cracked. We really liked this model. It is easy to maintain...." Read more

"...with extremely sore hands because it really is that hard to take apart without breaking...." Read more

"...This fountain is easy to clean, too. It comes apart quickly and goes together quickly. The motor is removable for easier cleaning...." Read more

"...Coated the O ring with olive oil, put the motor in and plastic casing cracked. Agghhh!..." Read more

Fresh filtered water for your pets.  A little more work for you, but probably worth it.
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Fresh filtered water for your pets. A little more work for you, but probably worth it.
This is the original Drinkwell 50 oz. fountain. Unit consists of a bowl (that can be used by pets whether or not power is applied,) and upper housing that holds the charcoal filter and dispenses the fountain flow, lid, filter (1 supplied) and pump with AC adapter. When operating, the pump should always be submersed. If operated dry, damage may occur. When set up and operating, the water is pumped into the housing from the intake in the bowl and up to the spout, a few inches above the splash ramp and then back into the bowl. It's a low voltage (12V) pump and there's no chance of shock hazard.We have 4 cats and 2 small dogs. We've only had the fountain one week. All of the animals drink regularly from it. One of our cats was obsessed with drinking from the kitchen faucet. She has now taken to drinking from the fountain, so hopefully this will keep her off the counter. The other pets just lap up the water in the bowl. I suspect that it tastes better since the water constantly passes through the filter. With only a 50 oz. capacity, we keep it topped off a couple of times a day. At our rate of usage, I wouldn't expect the supply to last much over a day before running dry. The pets seem to like the fresher tasting water now that is constantly being filtered. (If I were sharing a water glass with 5 others, I'd at least want it filtered too.)The unit does not have any rubber feet and sitting on the hard floor makes a vibrating sound. I placed a rubber mat (actually a large mouse pad flipped over) underneath and that eliminates the sound. The unit itself is very quiet, but the vibrations on a hard surface can cause quite a racket unless there is some padding. According to the manual, it uses 2W of electricity. I metered it and found it uses 6W --not bad for a small motor that runs continuously.Cleaning. The manual recommends cleaning once a week. This is something that you should do with your pet's water bowl anyway, but this is a little more complicated than a simple bowl. A DC plug is in the middle of the cord that lets you disconnect the power without messing with the AC adapter. That makes it easier to take the unit over to the sink for cleaning. The housing and bowl can be easily rinsed off. The manual also recommends cleaning the pump every 2 weeks. This is a little bit of a chore. The pump can be pried out (it's on suction cups in the basin) and squeezed open. The squeeze points are not marked but once you get the hang of it, you should have no trouble taking it apart. Take the faceplate and intake plate off, remove the impeller and rinse thoroughly. The instructions are fairly complete. The entire process should take about 5 minutes once you get the hang of it.I suspect that most of the complaints regarding this are when the owners (1) let the unit run dry, (2) don't put padding under the unit to reduce vibration or (3) don't regularly clean the unit.My only issue is with the constant need to replace the filter. The basic design seems to indicate that the system could be used without the filter without harming it. I have thought about just filling the bowl with filtered water and forgetting the charcoal filter, but the pets seem to like the water more with it constantly filtered. Yes, it is more expensive and a little more work keeping it clean, but the little critters seem to love it.
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