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The Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain
Our most advanced pet fountain
It’s important to make sure your pets are well-hydrated year round to keep them happy and healthy. In fact our research shows that one of the best ways to improve your pet’s health is to get them to drink more water. The Drinkwell Platinum’s all new design utilizes the same patented free-falling stream of water as the Original Drinkwell which encourages pets to drink more. By using a 5-inch falling stream of water the pet fountain continually aerates your pet’s water with healthful oxygen. A charcoal filter also removes bad tastes and odors giving your pet the best most appealing way to stay hydrated.
The Drinkwell Platinum is self-contained meaning it doesn’t need to connect to a water line and can therefore be placed anywhere in your home. It’s made of high-impact plastic that holds over one gallon of water as well as a ½ gallon reservoir. It also features a new snap-on lid to prevent accidental removal and a pre-filter to catch large particles before they reach the motor. The new submersible pump on the Platinum creates a nearly silent operation and the adjustable control valve allows you to regulate water circulation for a water flow that works best for your pet.
Our most advanced pet fountain
It’s important to make sure your pets are well-hydrated year round to keep them happy and healthy. In fact our research shows that one of the best ways to improve your pet’s health is to get them to drink more water. The Drinkwell Platinum’s all new design utilizes the same patented free-falling stream of water as the Original Drinkwell which encourages pets to drink more. By using a 5-inch falling stream of water the pet fountain continually aerates your pet’s water with healthful oxygen. A charcoal filter also removes bad tastes and odors giving your pet the best most appealing way to stay hydrated.
Keep your pet healthy with the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain
The Drinkwell Platinum is self-contained meaning it doesn’t need to connect to a water line and can therefore be placed anywhere in your home. It’s made of high-impact plastic that holds over one gallon of water as well as a ½ gallon reservoir. It also features a new snap-on lid to prevent accidental removal and a pre-filter to catch large particles before they reach the motor. The new submersible pump on the Platinum creates a nearly silent operation and the adjustable control valve allows you to regulate water circulation for a water flow that works best for your pet.
Recommended Daily Water Intake for Dogs
| Estimated Days Filled** | |||
| Approx. Dog Weight | Approx Daily Water Maintenance* | Platinum (168 oz.) | Big Dog (288 oz.) |
| 5 lbs | 1.5 - 5.4 oz | 31 days | -- |
| 25 lbs | 7.7 - 26.8 oz | 6 days | 11 days |
| 50 lbs | 15.3 - 53.7 oz | 3 days | 5 days |
| 75 lbs | 23.0 - 80.5 oz | 2 days | 3-1/2 days |
| 100 lbs | 30.7 - 107.4 oz | -- | 2-1/2 days |
* 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.
Recommended Daily Water Intake for Cats
| Estimated Days Filled** | |||||
| Approx. Cat Weight | Ounces Per Day | Original (50 oz.) | 360 (128 oz.) | Platinum (168 oz.) | Big Dog (288 oz.) |
| 5 lbs | 5.4 oz | 9 days | 24 days | 31 days | 54 days |
| 10 lbs | 10.7 oz | 5 days | 12 days | 16 days | 27 days |
| 15 lbs | 16.1 oz | 3 days | 8 days | 10 days | 18 days |
| 20 lbs | 21.5 oz | 2 days | 6 days | 8 days | 13 days |
| 25 lbs | 26.8 oz | 2 days | 5 days | 6 days | 11 days |
* 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.
The Drinkwell Platinum features an attractive design that fits anywhere in your home
Cats and dogs both love the Drinkwell Platinum
Product Features
•Self-contained•Bowl and reservoir are dishwasher safe
•1-year manufacturer’s warranty
•Indoor use only
•AC power adaptor includes a 6 ft. long power cord
•Measures 11” x 16” x 10.5”high
•No assembly required
•Low voltage 12V system
•Cord tuck feature keeps cords hidden out of sight
•Adjustable flow control
•Receiving ramp reduces splash of falling water
•Completely disassembles for cleaning
•Specially designed spout reduces “braiding” of water which helps to prevent splash and noise
•Replaceable charcoal filter removes bad tastes and odors
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
588 of 605 people found the following review helpful
By spiritblade
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.... Read more ›
157 of 163 people found the following review helpful
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I now have four cats (as of January 2009) and they all love this fountain.
This is my cat Rachel; she is the reason I got this fountain because should would not drink standing water. Cats usually prefer moving water to drink. When you feed only hard food, it is especially important that they drink more because there is no moisture in their meal. If they don't they could develop urinary tract problems.
What I like about this fountain is that the filter lasts 3 months (about 2 months if you have a multiple cat household). It also has a large reservoir. As a result, I only have to fill the tank about 2-3 times a week for my 4 cats. I also make sure I clean the entire unit weekly. The pump should also be taken apart and cleaned periodically, which is easy to do as shown in the instructions. I usually clean the pumping mechanism out every two weeks.
What I also like about this fountain is that it has a grate in front of the pumping mechanism that prevents a lot of hair from getting into the pump. You just lift the grate up every few days to clean off the hair.
Rachel likes her water chilled and the other cats have gotten use to this as well. So you can put ice cubes into the tray and the cats will have ice water in a few minutes. This is refreshing in warm weather; but for my cats I do it all year long because Rachel requests it.
There is also an "off-use" benefit to this fountain. One time I burned my fingers and (after putting ice cubes in the water) held my fingers under this fountain for a couple of hours until the swelling subsided. This allowed me not to waste water and to keep the temperature on my hands cold.
I now have four cats (as of January 2009) and they all love this fountain.
This is my cat Rachel; she is the reason I got this fountain because should would not drink standing water. Cats usually prefer moving water to drink. When you feed only hard food, it is especially important that they drink more because there is no moisture in their meal. If they don't they could develop urinary tract problems.
What I like about this fountain is that the filter lasts 3 months (about 2 months if you have a multiple cat household). It also has a large reservoir. As a result, I only have to fill the tank about 2-3 times a week for my 4 cats. I also make sure I clean the entire unit weekly. The pump should also be taken apart and cleaned periodically, which is easy to do as shown in the instructions. I usually clean the pumping mechanism out every two weeks.
What I also like about this fountain is that it has a grate in front of the pumping mechanism that prevents a lot of hair from getting into the pump. You just lift the grate up every few days to clean off the hair.
Rachel likes her water chilled and the other cats have gotten use to this as well. So you can put ice cubes into the tray and the cats will have ice water in a few minutes. This is refreshing in warm weather; but for my cats I do it all year long because Rachel requests it.
There is also an "off-use" benefit to this fountain. One time I burned my fingers and (after putting ice cubes in the water) held my fingers under this fountain for a couple of hours until the swelling subsided. This allowed me not to waste water and to keep the temperature on my hands cold.
578 of 620 people found the following review helpful
By P. Pittenger
I'm with an animal rescue group so we have a lot of cats. Needless to say we loved the original Drinkwell because it attracts the cats over to drink more water. The new design of the Platinum Drinkwell is even better as far as attracting the cats... however, there are a couple of design flaws which are making these more work for us. The reservoir cannot stand up independently like the old one. You have to hold it or lean it against something sturdy in order to refill it as it is curved shape. Additionally, when we flip it back over no matter how careful we are water leaks out. The opening to the reservoir and shape of it also do not allow for easy cleaning. The only new feature we like a lot is the little "gate" in front of the motor area which helps us keep cat hair and fuzzies out. A plus to any Drinkwell would be if the top of the unit actually snapped into place and could not be removed by the animals. We find the cats think the top of this is a new toy and they bat it all over the house - we have had to remove it entirely - which unfortunately only leads to more hair / fuzzies being able to get into the unit. As a rescue we refill the Drinkwells 2 or 3 times a day and while we like the Platinum one because it holds more water the fact that we can't stand the reservoir up by itself is a deterrent. We won't be purchasing more of them and will probably go back to using the original version.
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
By DooDude
Amazon Verified Purchase
I tried a competitors product that I got at a discount store first. The first day of use my 2 small dogs & 1 cat were not as excited as I was but they eventually started to drink from it. The competitors product was ok but it was noisy, smaller & had a small water reservoir.
Once I saw that they would drink from it, I then ordered the Drinkwell Platinum Fountain from Amazon. It was twice the price of the competitor but I think it is well worth it & they all drank from it right away.
The Drinkwell is very quiet, holds much more water & the pump is much better. The pump allows me to control the water flow which I keep at high to keep the water fresher by filtering more.
Since getting the Drinwell, Ive noticed that they all drink more often & drink more at each visit. I refill the water reservoir sometimes twice a day & its a large reservoir. Its just that they are all literally drinking so much more water. I feel bad that Ive made them drink from a bowl of stagnant, dusty, warm, spit filled water for all these years. But they love this fresh, cool, filtered water & it shows by the amount they drink.
I dont have the problems with refilling it that some seem to have although the reservoir dose drip after you turn it over. I just hold a paper towel under it while I walk from the sink to the bowl.
It was very easy to take apart & clean & it just snaps back together. One thing I didnt fully understand until I took it apart to clean was that its better to not just refill the reservoir when it gets low but to actually empty it, rinse it & then refill it. The water in the reservoir becomes part of the entire water system once place in its holder. So it seems to make sense to empty the contaminated water & then refill completely with fresh water.... Read more ›
Once I saw that they would drink from it, I then ordered the Drinkwell Platinum Fountain from Amazon. It was twice the price of the competitor but I think it is well worth it & they all drank from it right away.
The Drinkwell is very quiet, holds much more water & the pump is much better. The pump allows me to control the water flow which I keep at high to keep the water fresher by filtering more.
Since getting the Drinwell, Ive noticed that they all drink more often & drink more at each visit. I refill the water reservoir sometimes twice a day & its a large reservoir. Its just that they are all literally drinking so much more water. I feel bad that Ive made them drink from a bowl of stagnant, dusty, warm, spit filled water for all these years. But they love this fresh, cool, filtered water & it shows by the amount they drink.
I dont have the problems with refilling it that some seem to have although the reservoir dose drip after you turn it over. I just hold a paper towel under it while I walk from the sink to the bowl.
It was very easy to take apart & clean & it just snaps back together. One thing I didnt fully understand until I took it apart to clean was that its better to not just refill the reservoir when it gets low but to actually empty it, rinse it & then refill it. The water in the reservoir becomes part of the entire water system once place in its holder. So it seems to make sense to empty the contaminated water & then refill completely with fresh water.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dogs/Cats like it, but...
My main complaint is I have to clean it quite often, and the filter developed a dark algae/moldy looking substance fairly quickly. Otherwise my two cats, and large dog like it.
Published 8 hours ago by Annie C. Huffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
My cat and dog both like this.
It holds a lot of water. Adding a few ice cubes is nice for the pets. It keeps me from filling the bowl all the time and keeps the water fresh. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by FuchsiaLady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect size
The moderate capacity of this waterer is perfect to maintain a fresh supply at my 12-pound Schnoodle's rate of consumption.
Published 10 hours ago by Glaws
5.0 out of 5 stars
...love this, and so does my cat!...
...i had an older model drinkwell fountain for many years, this is so much quieter and easier to clean... Read more
Published 1 day ago by rainsbow
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have!!!
This was a wonderful purchase. My cat is 14 years old and was not drinking like she needed to. This fountain is so easy to maintain and my cat is drinking up a storm. Thank you.
Published 1 day ago by Shelly Willis
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 Star Rating from my cat
I have been amazed by how much my cat (and one of my dogs) likes this fountain. The cat has absolutely quit wanting to drink from the bathroom or kitchen sinks. Read more
Published 1 day ago by RetirementRocks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best pet fountain
I have had several fountains and this is the easiest to clean and maintain. I like it so much I have bought a second one to use in another room. The cats love it!
Published 2 days ago by Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars
My cat loves it - great customer service
We bought this fountain early in 2010, our cat doesn't seem to get bored with it, on the contrary. Each day, at noon, the fountain switches off (timer) and each day, although he's... Read more
Published 3 days ago by J. Varlet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Encouraged my cats to drink more water
I purchased this fountain as a replacement for one whose pump motor burnt out after about 2 years. A replacement pump cost nearly as much as the whole unit, so I opted to just get... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Sarah N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
very satisfactory pet fountain.
we bought this item so we could go on vacation and be sure our cat had fresh water. The cat had no trouble getting used to the fountain and the motor noise from the pump is... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Blair Hightower
