Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain

by Drinkwell

Product Features

• Innovative watering system features patented 5-inch free-falling water stream
• Holds 168 fluid ounces of water
• Keeps your pet off counters and out of sinks and toilets
• Includes reservoir, replaceable charcoal filter, snap-on lid, pre-filter, and submersible pump
• 1-year manufacturer?s warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 10.6 x 10.5 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000L3XYZ4
• Item model number: D2WB-RE
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (498 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #82 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

More than 10 years of making pet fountains has gone into ensuring your pet is always properly hydrated with the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain. Drinking plenty of water is as essential for your pet’s health as it is for your own. By providing a constant 5-inch stream of falling water, the innovative Platinum Pet Fountain makes drinking more attractive and fun for your pet, as well as more convenient for you. No longer will your pet have to slurp stagnant water from a traditional bowl. The simple, safe Platinum Pet Fountain holds 168 fluid ounces, keeping your pet out of your sinks and toilets. A replaceable charcoal filter removes bad tastes and odors. Snap the included clear plastic lid over the reservoir to prevent it from becoming accidentally detached. A pre-filter catches hair and other large particles before they reach the motor. A submersible pump allows the Platinum Pet Fountain to run nearly silently. A handy splash guard keeps water inside the fountain and off your floor. Rubber feet keep the fountain firmly in place. Runs on a low-voltage 12-volt system with inline disconnect for easy plug removal. A recipient of Cat Fancy’s Best New Cat Product award, the fountain has been designed, approved, and recommended by veterinarians. Making sure your pet is properly hydrated also wards off urinary tract infections and kidney disorders. No assembly is required, and the fountain comes apart quickly for easy cleaning. Covered by a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Drinkwell Model Comparison Table

Models

Capacity

Multiple Pet Use1

Free Falling Stream2

Replaceable Charcoal Filter

Adjustable Flow

Receiving Ramp3

BPA Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Pre-Filter

Low Voltage System

Anti-Bite Cord

Lowered Water Line4

Platinum

168 oz.

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Big Dog

288 oz.

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Original

50 oz.

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360

128 oz.

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* Except for reservoir bottle.
** Except for accessory reservoir bottle.

Feature Notes

1. Multiple pet use depends upon the size and number of pets in the household. Consult Drinkwell water charts for more information.
2. Patented Free Falling Stream helps encourage pets to drink more
3. Receiving ramp helps to minimize splashes.
4. Lowered water line to accommodates large breed dogs

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.

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.

Product Description

The Drinkwell® Platinum Pet Fountain is the ultimate in style and design. The Platinum utilizes the same innovative watering system as our other Drinkwell® Pet Fountains, featuring the patented free-falling stream of water. This entices pets to drink more, keeping them happy, healthy and hydrated. The Platinum features a new snap-on lid to prevent accidental removal, a pre-filter to catch any large particles before they reach the motor, and a submersible pump for nearly silent operation. With the same quality that consumers have come to rely on, the Drinkwell® Platinum is a culmination of 10 years experience in making pet fountains.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

266 of 277 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good job Drinkwell!!!, March 4, 2007

By	spiritblade "spiritblade" (St. Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain (Misc.)

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. All and all I veiw this as a time where a company actually went out there and designed their product by what thier customers wanted!!! So after reading all that you maybe wondering why I only gave this product 4 stars. Well the one thing that I would really like to see is that the actual bowl area be made of stainless steel or some ceramic mix which is totally what I have been told by several vets is the BEST material for any pet to be drinking/eating out of. If they were to add that one extra feature than I would give this 5 stars out of 5 hands down!!!!!!

251 of 262 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fountain attracts cats, design flaws hinder people, February 5, 2007

By	P. Pittenger "petfinder.com lover" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

206 of 216 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best on the Market, and an Improvement over the Original Design, February 26, 2008

By	Andrew Mowery "debnroo for Home, Garden and Pets" (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain (Misc.)

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We bought our first Drinkwell in 2001 for our cat Wilson, and were so impressed with the product that we became dealers. We have been carrying the Drinkwell line ever since, and the new Platinum version is the best they have made.