Customer Reviews

Drinkwell 360 Replacement Filter, 3-Pack

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i have 5 cats that drink from the foutain. i put ice cubes into the bowl to chill the water and to watch them play with the cubes. at first, changing filters every week or 2 weeks got expensive and adds to the landfill. however, i experimented with opening them up. i lightly squeeze them in a vice. then i split them apart with a small screwdriver. i cut filters from "filter cloth" pads available at fish/pet stores. i replace the charcoal, also from pet stores. (plain charcoal, not mixed with ammonia remover) i rinse as instructed and have had no problems. i change them more frequently now. i used original drinkwell 360 filters. i can make a video showing my process if someone needs help. hope this works for someone else. [...]

I've tried several watering systems for my cats but this is the first one that my "fraidy cat", Karli took to almost immediately. She's wary of anything new, but this worked out great. I soak the filter in a bowl for about an hour to remove the loose charcoal instead of just rinsing it. That extra step has made a huge difference. I also add filtered water when the level drops so I've been able to get three weeks use out of a filter. I've never had a problem with clogging at all. Each cat uses it differently. My male cat, Theadore drinks out of the bowl and Karli drinks from the top where the water comes out - very cute to watch.

The basic function of this product is to create moving water for finicky cats... and it does this quite well. However, the design leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to cleaning. To clean it, you have to complete disassemble the entire thing. With all the plastic pieces, it's just a matter of time before something breaks. Second, the filters may be a scam. They quickly form a rather disgusting gel-like substance that means you need to dispose quickly. Changing them every two weeks as recommended would make the cost of ownership comparable to Honda Accord. Also, I'm not convinced that the filters aren't what's causing the water to get so greasy so quickly.

Solution - skip the filters and used filtered water. Since abandoning the filters, the things runs better, the cats like it better and it doesn't get a dirty as quickly.

I'm shocked there isn't something better on the market, but this looks to be top of the line. All you inventors out there, get to work!

Awhile back, my cat Pickles had a urinary blockage. It was really stressful for him and for us, and treatment involved catheterization, manual expression of his bladder, and poor Pickles having to wear a cone for 3 days, which not only disturbed him, but also disturbed his twin brother, Bonkers, turning him from the sweetest fur-ball in the world to a growling, brother-hating beast.

Once Pickles had recovered (and thankfully, Bonkers too let down his guard and stopped hissing), one of the dietary recommendations was that we get a drinking fountain for our cats. Ironically, we had begun using a Drinkwell 360 drinking fountain for our cats' water not too long before Pickles's issue. However, if we had gotten it earlier, perhaps his issue could have been prevented.

Water fountains are supposed to encourage cats to drink more, because there is supposedly some primal instinct ingrained that says flowing water is better than standing water.

Anyhow, these replacement filters for the Drinkwell 360 pet fountain are affordable and make sure that your pets have a constant supply of clean, flowing water. And if your pets drink more than they would otherwise, it could save you thousands in veterinary specialist dollars.

These filters are very convenient and easy to use. I wish they came in a bigger quantity to reduce the cost.

Per the packaging these filter are good for no more than 2 week. That is true. If you keep it in longer it gets clogged with cat hair. My cats like it as it helps keep the water tasting better, which in turn keeps them healter, lest vet bills.

I've got to figure out how to open and refill these with activated charcoal from the pet shop, because they reduce the flow of water and need to be replaced in about a week. This is the worst designed water filter I've ever seen for a pet water bowl. I should have paid better attention to the reviews on the bowl...

We have 8 cats and they LOVE their Drinkwell 360 fountain, and the filters are very easy to change and use.
I have seen a lot of comments from people that the water and fountain get "slimy", however, if you READ the instructions and clean it weekly and CHANGE the filters as needed, that is not a problem. Just like a regular water bowl, there is build up that occurs.
Remember, change your filters regularly and buy them in the large pack to economize and you should have no problems with the system!

2 of my 3 cats love this water fountain. The replacement filters help keep the water clean. They do a fairly good job, but are a just a tad pricey at around $10.00 for 3 of them. The instructions state they need to be replaced every 2 weeks, but I get 4 weeks per filter. The main drawback with this fountain is that it can be difficult / awkward to clean. Amazon had one of the best prices and shipped quickly.

I love this water bowl! I holds more water than other bowls I have used. It is easy to refill between cleanings. Cleaning became a problem when I could not get it to come apart. The center piece rotates and locks into place with 3 lips that lock into grooves. After trying the second time and finally getting it off (my husband and I both gave up and refilled it the first week), I didn't lock it back in. The lips can engage and keep everything in place without being locked in and I don't have to fight it to take it apart to clean it. The filters need replacing every 2 to 3 weeks which is more often than other bowls I have used. This makes it cost a little more but my dog and cats love it!