Veken Pet Fountain, 84oz/2.5L Automatic Cat Water Fountain Dog Water Dispenser with 3 Replacement Filters & 1 Silicone Mat for Cats, Dogs, Multiple Pets, Blue

Being descendants of desert animals, most domestic cats don't drink enough and they are thus prone to kidney and other serious health issues. This is why we have always had a fountain of some sort for our 4 legged family members since the recirculating water encourages adequate hydration.Our current choice is the VEKEN 84oz model with which we could not be more pleased.Originally purchased in November 2019, it has been in continuous use for over 4 years without a problem or concern of any sort. It still looks and operates like it did the day we got it. Is whisper quiet except for a light gurgling/tinkling sound as the water level goes down. Fill it up and the sound disappears.Our cat Charlie likes to drink standing up which causes quite the splashing so we got a good-sized rubber mat to go under his food and water (see photo). I would recommend this regardless as it likely quells any pump motor noise or vibration on a hard surface floor.You will want to keep the fountain clean. We wash ours about once per week. Disassemble and put it in the dishwasher is all it takes. The pump comes partially apart and we send those parts through the dishwasher as well (careful not to lose anything - they are small parts). Rinse the motor and filter thoroughly with tap water and a little toothbrush, reassemble and you should be good for another week. Sounds more time consuming and trouble than it actually is in practice. We do keep some q-tips around to deep clean the pump from time to time as it has some nooks and crannies that will collect sludge. Once every so often, we will place the pump in a cup of warm water, add a few drops of household bleach, and let it soak while the dishwasher does its thing on the other parts. This will sanitize the areas of the pump you just can't clean thoroughly.As far as replacing the filter, we put in a new one about once per month. It helps to regularly clean the fountain to get maximum filter life. As I recall, when the fountain was first purchased it came with 2 or 3 extra filters and we purchased a full box of replacements at the same time. They are not expensive and readily available on Amazon.One word of caution about this fountain - unlike some it does not have a reservoir. All the pumped water flows back into the body of the fountain which is not accessible to your pet. What this means is if the power goes out (or the pump should fail) and the water stops recirculating, there is nothing for your pet to drink. So, if you are going to use your fountain during periods your pet(s) may be home alone for long periods of a day or more, best practice would be to leave a bowl of water out for them just in case.Typically I would not come back after 4 years to leave a review but this product deserves it. Very happy with the Veken fountain and would purchase another without reservation or concern.

We have two of these, one downstairs and one upstairs. These have been pretty reliable so far and our kitties have definitely been drinking more water!So first, email [email protected] with your amazon order to confirm your product and register for a 2 year warranty, you need to do this within the first month of purchase.When you receive this product, REALLY clean it. I mean it. Clean it with hot water, pull everything apart even the motor and wash it out. The motor is very easy to clean but if you don't do it it can cause choppy sounds which aren't amazing to hear. You will need to clean your fountain regularly and replace the filter (they provide 3) every now and then depending on how many kitties you have etc.After that, provide more water than you think you'll need. Not more than the limit which is the line at the top but otherwise it will cause (even more) dripping sounds and the motor can again, sound choppy.Luckily this product is relatively quiet, it does have some noise of course from the motor and water dripping occasionally but it should not be disruptive. If you are placing it on carpet the motor may sound louder due to vibrations so just put some books or something under it if that is an issue.The cord they provide is relatively long, I want to say about 6 feet(?) and they provide you with a brick. I'm gonna be honest, I'd advise you to not use the brick if you can and substitute with an extra Apple brick or something. In my experience with two fountains, this brick for some reason causes a high pitched buzzing once plugged in.Other than that, this is a really great product that can be adjusted to your animal's liking and situation. Cleaning and (dis)assembly is easy, and you get a free 2 year warranty so why not give it a shot!

This is the best fountain. It’s quiet and comes with a rubber pad so no vibration from tile floor. Small footprint but still holds plenty of water for few days. There isn’t any splashing even when cats drink. One cat took to it immediately and the other (non-drinker) about two weeks to drink but uses it several times a day now.