Will this work for a 1 year old Egypian mau who splashes and puts her paws in? I bought this other other water dispenser with filter ( Non circulating ) that has been a nightmare her paws dirty the water then she won't drink from it and tries to splash the dirt out and have caused water damage to the wood mantle Will this work for a 1 year old Egypian mau who splashes and puts her paws in? I bought this other other water dispenser with filter ( Non circulating ) that has been a nightmare her paws dirty the... » Read More Will this work for a 1 year old Egypian mau who splashes and puts her paws in? I bought this other other water dispenser with filter ( Non circulating ) that has been a nightmare her paws dirty the water then she won't drink from it and tries to splash the dirt out and have caused water damage to the wood mantle « Show Less
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It will depend on the cat. So far, ours don't play with the water in it much, even the one who has moved large water bowls across the floor.The water bubble up a center column and sheets across the curved top. However, we do get some water splash, maybe due to the hard water we have (things lime up quickly) or the fact that we're using the older filters we had for a previous model.
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This won't clean the dirty water. It just circulates the water. My cat loves it. She doesn't splash or put her paws in the water. The water would go all over the place and may tip over if played with or in.
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Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor. Good luck & I hope this helps. Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor.... » Read More Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor. Good luck & I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, it's great for cats that like to play in the water, plus it has a filter. None of the fountain style last very long for me before the pump goes, but this one lasts the longest.
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Yes, that's the reason I bought it - my cat liked splashing the water out of regular bowls. This solves that issue.
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That is a hard question to answer, as cats can be specific about their water consumption, and some require consistent replacement. The advantage that this water fountain might have for your specific situation is that it does not give cats direct access to the reservoir. The water actually cascades down a center bezel piece shaped like an umbrella and falls through a filter back into the basin where the water is stored.
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You shouldn't have to really train him or her. This is really only for puppies or small dogs. There isn't enough of a stream for a medium to larger dog. If you have a small dog, just show it to him over and over. Make water come out of the nozzle and let him lick it. Don't offer a bowl of water with it or he will just drink from that. When he is thirsty, he will drink from it!
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The filter is like a very loose sponge, I have been using it for over a month and have not noticed anything in it. I think the better advice is to change the water more often and don't let gunky crud build up in your pets water in the first place.
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The water goes just above the rim when it is first turned on. The amount of 'dirt' in the water and on the filter makes a difference as to how high the water goes. I clean my regularly to keep the water flow moving. I have lots of kitties drinking out of it. They like to 'play' with the water which gets it dirty.
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Sorry that I took so long to answer but I have been out of town. _ Yes the replacements fit our "Big Max" fountain. We purchased the black ceramic one and all of our cats love it. Furthermore it works for our CH handicapped cat. She balances against the wall and drinks from the top flowing unit. The internal filter unit appears to fit all of the Pioneer Fountains as it is a separate unit. We change ours as needed since we have over 5 cats drinking out of it. and clean it every 2-3 days. I purchase replacements in advance as I do not want to run out of them. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further ones. Sorry that I took so long to answer but I have been out of town. _ Yes the replacements fit our "Big Max" fountain. We purchased the black ceramic one and all of our cats love it. Furthermore it works for our CH handicapped cat. She balances against the wall and drinks from the top flowing unit. The internal filter unit appears to fit all of the Pioneer Fountains as it is a separate unit. We change ours as needed since we have over 5 cats drinking out of it. and clean it every 2-3 days. I purchase replacements in advance as I do not want to run out of them. I hope this answers... » Read More Sorry that I took so long to answer but I have been out of town. _ Yes the replacements fit our "Big Max" fountain. We purchased the black ceramic one and all of our cats love it. Furthermore it works for our CH handicapped cat. She balances against the wall and drinks from the top flowing unit. The internal filter unit appears to fit all of the Pioneer Fountains as it is a separate unit. We change ours as needed since we have over 5 cats drinking out of it. and clean it every 2-3 days. I purchase replacements in advance as I do not want to run out of them. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further ones. « Show Less
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I have been able to do four white paws with out changing the water---but--if you want them REALLY clean, you will change the water for a rinse.
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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
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When I use it, I just plug the laundry sink, run the water, and squirt some in so while it's filling it's sudsy. I try to keep my pug in there for about 10 min since that seems to be the standard for medicated shampoos. I"ll suds him up with more betadine directly or medicated shampoo, let it sit on him and do his teeth, his ears, and then squirt his paws directly and wipe them down while they're soaking in the diluted tub and then rinse. No official time.....just convenience on my part and trying to get some benefit out of it. I use the 10 min mark as guidelines and then do what works for the moment and adjust accordingly.
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i havent noticed that, but then my dog fountain is navy/ black.i don't see anything but rice etc that falls from my dogs' mouths when they drink. maybe contact the manufacturer? it could be a fault, like one that should not have passed.perhaps open your filter and check?
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I built a simple platform that allowed my dog to step up on and easily get his water. Scrap lumber will do it. Messing with the plumbing is more costly. Now for my question. I have a new dog that cannot or will not learn to use the Lixit. She is the correct height to use it but even when I put delicious meat and other things on it to attract her, she will not use it. Doug Hanna Doug@Hanna.net
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Dan, I purchased this for my husband and he's had a guppy in it for nearly a year. The filter is strong and it can suck the guppy to it. The fish don't get sucked INTO it, they get pulled to the side of the plastic area at the top where there is suction. However, my husband said the guppy can get away without a problem and that the guppy actually seems to enjoy snuggling to the filter (as in he PURSUES it). He has used a piece of black sponge foam to reduce the suction of the filter, but the guppy still likes the sucking of the filter. Bottom line is that we have had this piece for 10 months and my husband is very satisfied with it. He only speaks positively of it, and he's pretty picky. Dan, I purchased this for my husband and he's had a guppy in it for nearly a year. The filter is strong and it can suck the guppy to it. The fish don't get sucked INTO it, they get pulled to the side of the plastic area at the top where there is suction. However, my husband said the guppy can get away without a problem and that the guppy actually seems to enjoy snuggling to the filter (as in he PURSUES it). He has used a piece of black sponge foam to reduce the suction of the filter, but the guppy still likes the sucking of the filter. Bottom line is that we have had this piece for 10... » Read More Dan, I purchased this for my husband and he's had a guppy in it for nearly a year. The filter is strong and it can suck the guppy to it. The fish don't get sucked INTO it, they get pulled to the side of the plastic area at the top where there is suction. However, my husband said the guppy can get away without a problem and that the guppy actually seems to enjoy snuggling to the filter (as in he PURSUES it). He has used a piece of black sponge foam to reduce the suction of the filter, but the guppy still likes the sucking of the filter. Bottom line is that we have had this piece for 10 months and my husband is very satisfied with it. He only speaks positively of it, and he's pretty picky. « Show Less
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The lasting of the water really depends on the thirst and size of the pet. I have a large dog and a smaller container and I fill it it about once a week, regardless of the season. But I want to tell you that this product is really inferior. I had a dog-waterer that had a bottle like a water cooler in an office. Easy on; easy off; big bottle (not as big as a water cooler) virtually no spilling. One day the bottle broke when I got careless and I bought this product at a store. It is really hard to remove and return to the water pool. It's got a locking system to the bowl that is absurdly difficult and a pain in the ass. I just bought another brand that I hope is more like the first, but they are hard to find. This one goes in the trash the second the new one arrives. Hope this helps
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I tried using a mountain dew 2 liter and as soon as I put it on it just kept poring into the reptifogger. I may have been doing it wrong, and I've heard other people have success so give it a shot! I may try a different bottle next!
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Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross...... » Read More Less, for sure... It doesn't get stuck between their paws. I have one that likes to play and he kicks tons of litter out no matter what kind I give him...So I end up with some pellets on the floor because he digs and tosses them out. They hurt when you step on them, but to me, it's no less annoying than stepping on regular litter, and since the pellets rarely make it outside the bathroom where their litter is, it's easy enough to just sweep up daily to keep from stepping on them.I'm not sure what another reviewer is talking about when they say the pellets are soggy and gross... The Breeze pellets are super hard and never get soggy. (Also, clumpy wet litter is SUPER soggy and gross.) « Show Less
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I used it for a 20 month old, to wean her off of her bottle, & it worked perfectly. However, she did end up chewing a hole in the silicone spout, but she was always chewing holes in the bottle nipples, so, it was nothing new for us.
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I built a simple platform that allowed my dog to step up on and easily get his water. Scrap lumber will do it. Messing with the plumbing is more costly.Now for my question. I have a new dog that cannot or will not learn to use the Lixit. She is the correct height to use it but even when I put delicious meat and other things on it to attract her, she will not use it. Doug Hanna Doug@Hanna.net
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Have had this fountain for over a year. Works well. No need to take apart to fill, I have a large plastic cup I keep on my counter and just add water as needed ~ typically at least once/twice a day but I have 3 dogs and 4 cats drinking out of it. I do take it apart and clean it once a week or else fur and stuff gets caught in the filter. I also run it in the sink with bleach/water on occasion as the filter housing can get really gunked up and I don't want bacteria growing in there. Also use an old toothbrush to clean the gunk out. I long ago threw away the carbon filter...just don't see the point. Point ~ keep it clean and it runs great, neglect it and it runs poorly. Have had this fountain for over a year. Works well. No need to take apart to fill, I have a large plastic cup I keep on my counter and just add water as needed ~ typically at least once/twice a day but I have 3 dogs and 4 cats drinking out of it. I do take it apart and clean it once a week or else fur and stuff gets caught in the filter. I also run it in the sink with bleach/water on occasion as the filter housing can get really gunked up and I don't want bacteria growing in there. Also use an old toothbrush to clean the gunk out. I long ago threw away the carbon filter...just don't see the... » Read More Have had this fountain for over a year. Works well. No need to take apart to fill, I have a large plastic cup I keep on my counter and just add water as needed ~ typically at least once/twice a day but I have 3 dogs and 4 cats drinking out of it. I do take it apart and clean it once a week or else fur and stuff gets caught in the filter. I also run it in the sink with bleach/water on occasion as the filter housing can get really gunked up and I don't want bacteria growing in there. Also use an old toothbrush to clean the gunk out. I long ago threw away the carbon filter...just don't see the point. Point ~ keep it clean and it runs great, neglect it and it runs poorly. « Show Less