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64 of 64 found the following review helpful:
 Well-designed water dish, finicky cat uses it Jan 31, 2010
By David K. Watson
"DKW"
My elderly (17+) cat has become so fastidious and unpredictable in his water habits that I thought there was little chance he would use the PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station. In order to get a definitive answer, I set up video surveillance to record any time there was activity near the water station. I set it up in a location where there is usually a small bowl of water (I keep more than one around the house).
He ignored it completely the first couple of days, and then started walking over to check it out. That went on for a day or two before he actually drank from it. Last night, he used it six times. Of course, he could go back to ignoring it next week.
The PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station (medium) is a good practical design. I live in an area with very hard water; the removable stainless steel bowl will make it much easier to clean off the mineral deposit ring that forms every few weeks. I used a Petmate Fresh Flow for years; removing mineral deposits from the bowl and ramp without scratching the plastic was tedious, time-consuming job (multiple applications of Lime Away).
Minor issues: The size and shape of the bowl in relation to the reservoir bottle can make it a tight fit for cats because their foreheads have to get so close to the water. My cat does not seem bothered by this on the medium size, but might have a problem with the small size. I think the filters may be a little pricy; since the water I'm using has already been through a PUR filter, I may forego replacing the filter when the time comes.
Follow-up [a few weeks later]: Mr. Cat continues to use the PetSafe Healthy Pet Water Station, but only if I remove and rinse out the removable stainless steel bowl every 24-48 hours. I kept the video surveillance up for a couple of weeks after the original review and noted that, as time passed, he became increasingly reluctant to use the Water Station and would eventually just ignore it. I try to rinse it out every night just before going to bed; this minimizes the chances of an urgent 3 AM discussion on the water bowl situation.
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Great Waterer for Pets Jan 05, 2010
By Kaitlin
I was searching in stores and on Amazon for a simple waterer for my dogs for months! Finally I came across this one and it had all the features I wanted. The stainless steel bowl is definitely the healthiest way to go, especially since the bowl sits for a while before refilling the reservoir. The reservoir itself is very easy to fill and to clean, unlike a lot of others. Also is comes with an OPTIONAL filter, which is perfect for me. Right now I live in an area with poor water, so I am using the filters. But if I do move to an area that has better water, I'd love to save the money and not use the filters. I didn't want a "fountain" because they make noise and my Sheltie barks at EVERYTHING, so I just wanted a simple, easy-to-use and sanitary waterer.
Now that I've set it up and my dogs are happily using it, I absolutely love it. Like described, the bowl easily pops out for cleaning (dish washer safe) and the reservoir itself is easy to clean and super easy to fill (no spills at all). My ONLY regret is that I didn't get the large size (I have one 20lbs dog and one 47lbs dog), but the medium is still much better than just the old bowl I used before. My first thought was that I would eventually replace the medium with a large, but it's made out of good materials and I think it will last a while. More likely I will buy a large for indoors and move the medium one outside. It's really that great! If you want a simple, healthy waterer this is the one for you!
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
It's the Best Water System around!!!!!!!!! Dec 01, 2009
By Carla in CA
"Carla"
I'm using the large water station for my two dogs (med & large size dogs) and it's absolutely the best water station I've ever used. It is so easy to fill and carry because it has this great leak-proof valve (like in a water cooler bottle), so it doesn't spill or splash when you're hauling it from the sink to the bowl. It can't be any easier. I have this water station set outside under my covered porch and when my dogs come to drink out of it, it stays in place (my dogs are really high energy and they usually run up the porch stairs, charging at the water station). Since I've only had it for a couple of weeks, I haven't tried to clean the station yet. But it looks like it would be really easy to do since it has a pop-out stainless bowl that can be used in the dishwasher. How cool and easy is that??!! I would highly recommend this water station for your pets!
33 of 40 found the following review helpful:
 Difficult to fill Mar 08, 2010
By Nelly
"Vision Teacher"
I find this water station to be QUITE difficult to fill and refill -- first, you have to remove the entire white jug, turn it over, unscrew a cap, fill it, then turn it back over, slide it into the black plastic base, and then swivel the whole thing to "lock" it into place. The first few times I did it, water got everywhere, because there's a dispensing spout on the bottom that sprays water if you don't get the jug in place exactly right. I've kind of got the hang of it now, but it's still a chore I hate doing (and one I'll only do if I'm about to change my clothes anyway!) ;-)
What I really don't understand is why the top of the water station unscrews -- it makes it seem as though you can conveniently fill it from the top (while it sits in its stand) -- but you can't. The black top cap just unscrews for no apparent reason...!? I think this is an odd design point.
That being said, my dog LOVES drinking out of this thing, and will pick it every time over an ordinary dish. The (optional) filter I have in it obviously does improve the taste of the water, even to a dog! But I would not recommend this product due to the difficulty I've had filling it. Also, the base is made of somewhat flimsy plastic -- I feel like it's just a matter of time until it cracks or breaks during the filling process.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
good cat waterer! Sep 13, 2010
By JY
So after a lot of research on why my cats had chin acne, I gave up plastic anything for feeding or watering them. Let me tell you - that totally cleared it up in both of them, and they no longer have to put with me wrestling them to scrub their nasty chins.
About the PetSafe, I got the medium, gives 2 grown cats about a week's worth of water (half their diet is dry, half is wet, so they get some liquid there). It's not as easy as dumping their water into a regular bowl, but it gives them 24 hr access to clean water. Kitties were skeptical for a few minutes, but then took to drinking from it regularly, no problems (they were also under a year of age, if that matters).
I'll wash/rinse the stainless part every couple of days, and weekly for everything else - fits into the dishwasher although a bit bulky. It's not bad at all to handwash either.
The bowl IS a somewhat tight fit for the kitties - they can drink from it sideways though. What it prevented though was having one cat in particular hang out with his chin in the water (bowl too small) - and HE was the one with the nastiest chin.
So all in all, 2 thumbs and 8 paws up!! Highly recommended.
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