Best Dog Water Fountains & Dispensers

 

We’ve previously written about automatic dog food dispensers.

But, in this guide, we take a look at some of the different types of dog water fountains and dispensers.

We also look at the different features and drawbacks of some of the most popular models on the market.

 

(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)

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Best Dog Water Fountains & Dispensers

If you prefer, you can go straight to viewing some of the top rated models here:

Fountain

 

Gravity Waterer

 

Also note – if you prefer something other than a pump or gravity activated water feeder, you can choose a stainless steel bowl or bucket instead:

 

Best Dog Water Fountains & Dispensers: Reviews

Drinkwell Platinum

Features

A water fountain that filters, streams and regulates water for pets to drink in a reservoir

Plastic is BPA free

Comes in over 1 gallon capacity

Water stream is adjustable

Filters are replaceable

There’s a warranty available on the pump

The electrical cord that powers the pump is 12V

The 168 oz/1.3 gallon model is recommended for dogs under 60 lbs

 

Potential Drawbacks

There’s regular cleaning involved to get rid of slime build up – can be time consuming and annoying

It costs money to replace the filters

Pump may at some point stop working or have problems

When pump isn’t working properly, the water can have trouble regulating

The fountain might not be best for outside use – might be better for inside use

 

Who Might It Be For?

Those who want a way for their dog to drink water where water is pumped and also filtered

Those who want roughly a gallon to 1.5 gallons capacity of water

 

Who Might It Not Be For?

Those who don’t want to have to deal with pumps, filters and an electrical power supply for their dog’s water supply

Those who want more than 1.5 gallon capacity

 

 

Replendish

The features and potential drawbacks of the PetMate Replendish are:

Features

A gravity waterer that automatically fills the bowl for you 

Microban material is made to help keep the water cleaner for longer

Comes in several sizes up to 4 gallons

Comes in several colors

 

Potential Drawbacks

Mold/slime can develop around and under the plastic, so you may have to take it apart every few weeks to clean it

 

Best Dog Water Fountains & Dispensers: Buyer’s Guide

Types Of Water Fountains & Dispensers

The three main types are:

Gravity water dispenser

Water fountain, with pump and filter

Step on/paw activated water feeders

 

Which Water Fountain Is Best?

Gravity water dispensers are popular because they are easy to set up and refill, and they don’t need a power supply. They also refill automatically. It can be annoying to take it apart and clean out the slime/mould on the plastic though – which needs to be done every few weeks.

Pump and filter water fountains regulate the water supply to keep it fresh, but do use filters which need to be replaced, and a pump which might break down at some point and need to be replaced. They also need to be cleaned of mold/slime. They may not be as good for outside use.

Step on/paw activated water fountains aren’t as popular as the other two, and we couldn’t find a model to recommend to look at in this guide.

 

Are There Other Options?

If you don’t want to have to deal with a water dispenser or fountain, you can buy a simple stainless steel bowl, or for larger water capacity, a bucket.

They can be much easier to spot mold/slime on, and clean. There’s also no need to replace pumps or filter pads.

In this guide, we outline other common ways to give dogs water to drink, such as stainless steel dog water bowls, and ceramic dog water bowls.

 

 

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