PetSafe Drinkwell Replacement Foam Filters, 2 Pack, Ceramic/Steel Fountains

I used to find that our dogs drinking water would get an icky slimy feeling after only a day or so. It bothered me a lot, so I finally purchased the ceramic pagoda water fountain (on sale with an additional coupon from Petco - worth the wait) and haven't regretted it! We have an RO system, as we live in a hard water area. I use the charcoal filters and switch them out once a month, at the same time as these foam filters. After a month the charcoal filter and foam filter has a very slight "fish-tanky" smell if I put it right up to my nose, so honestly it might be better to do the switch every three weeks perhaps, but the water is never slippery feeling. Our dog used to refuse to drink from her water dish when it wasn't perfectly clean (after a day or so), and she hasn't ever stopped drinking from the pagoda fountain with my current cleaning schedule (she used to bark once when we were running water at the sink, to let us know she needed water, so she knows how to tell me when her water isn't fresh lol) I have found that these foam filters do catch any hair, dust, the occasional gnat etc before the water goes through the motor so I am sure that the foam filters will increase the life span of the motor I believe that the charcoal filters keep the water fresh for much longer. I used the fountain a couple of times without the charcoal filters, the first time I ran out, and the water seemed to get slimy again immediately. (I will post this review there too) I top up the water daily and pull it all apart and clean everything once per week religiously. When I clean everything I run water through the charcoal filter and shake it out a few times. I also clean this foam filter really well with hot water, before re-assembling it all. I don't put any parts in the dishwasher, just wash out everything with very hot water (except the motor which I rinse out with cold) Very pleased with this whole set up, and it is well worth the few minutes it takes once a week to clean it, and our dog does drink more water than before. And I feel much, much happier now that it never feels slimy, plus I like the indoor water fountain calming trickle. One comment on the sound though, it does get a lot louder if the water level is low, particularly as we have it on a tiled floor in an open plan kitchen/TV area. The changing sound level helps remind me to top it up so that's probably a good thing! If the water level is no more than 1/2-1" below the edge then the water sound is very zen!

Reviewers: Nacho (The Brains) & Cheese (The Muscle) Species: Orange Tabby (Female / Rare 1-in-5 Club) Product: PetSafe Drinkwell Replacement Foam Filters The Verdict: Five Cans of Tuna out of Five Listen up, humans. Usually, our "Orange Cat Energy" is reserved for screaming at 3:00 AM and trying to eat the plastic shower curtain. But today, we’re pausing our busy schedule of falling off the sofa to talk about these foam squares. Why We Love Them: The Hair Trap: Between the two of us, we shed enough orange fluff to knit a third sister. Before Mom got these filters, the fountain pump sounded like it was coughing up a hairball the size of a Buick. Now? It’s whisper-quiet, meaning we can sneak up on it for a midnight sip without waking the giant barking dog. The "Cheese" Test: I (Cheese) personally enjoy dipping my paws into the water and flicking it at the wall. This filter catches all the "extra flavor" (dust, litter, and whatever Nacho found under the fridge) before it hits the pump. Freshness Level: Elite: The water stays so clean that we’ve almost stopped trying to drink out of the dripping bathroom faucet. Almost. We have standards, after all. Our Professional Assessment: "I used to spend my afternoons watching the pump struggle to breathe through a thick coat of my own fur. With these PetSafe filters, the flow is as smooth as my brain during a nap. 10/10, would stare at for twenty minutes straight." — Nacho Final Thoughts: Our mom says they are "easy to replace," which is human-speak for "I can fix the fountain in 30 seconds before these two start gnawing on my ankles." If you have orange cats—or any cats with a penchant for shedding and chaos—you need these.

These prefilters last a long time and can be reused for a while before replacing. They do a great job at catching the large objects and protecting the pump in the fountain. Are these required for the water fountain to work? No. But is it highly recommended to use these? Yes. Large particulates like cat hair and food can get stuck in the water fountain without this. These fit snuggly around the water fountain base and are really straightforward to put on. Petsafe says these last 1 to 2 months. I usually replace them after 1 month. However, if you stay vigilant about cleaning your fountain, I can see these lasting 2 months with no issues. You can easily wash out anything that may have collected on the filter and it'll basically look like new. Overall, I like these more than the charcoal filters because of how easy these are to use and how effective they are. However, the charcoal filters serve the function of keeping the water clean so the two must work in tandem for your water fountain to stay nice.

This is what my cat's water fountain needs, and it does what it's supposed to. There's not really another option. I just don't like that it smells really funny. It makes me worry about what sorts of materials may leach into the water. Easy to clean a few times with a sink sprayer. It says not to use soap because you'll never rinse it out all the way. I do soak it in vinegar water to get rid of slime, germs, and funk, and it seems to work as long as I'm really thorough about rinsing out all the vinegar.

exactly what I was needing

I have placed several orders for this 2-pack here on Amazon and if interested in seeing the price trends I show that information below. Unlike a lot of products, the price on this has trended downward over the past few years and I'm not unhappy about that. I get about three months worth of use per foam filter for the Drinkwell Pagoda fountain as my cats leave very little debris behind in the bowl. I have stopped using my Drinkwell 360 Pet Fountain purchased for the dogs because the fountain did not have the capacity we needed and the dogs would leave behind enough debris that it required a significant amount of upkeep and maintenance. I now just clean and refill a dog water bowl several times a day and feel that's the route to go for my dogs. As of my June 2016 order there is no longer an instruction insert in the package these come in so the scan I am uploading is from my December 2015 order. The other four photos I have uploaded show side-by-side comparisons of the four panels of the package and are provided by way of illustrating the recent package design changes. The Drinkwell design from my December 2015 order is shown on the left side of each photo and the new PetSafe design on the right. The foam filter itself has not changed. It appears to me that PetSafe is downplaying the Drinkwell brand and now calling this filter the Petsafe "#5 Foam Filter". I am guessing they discontinued the Lotus model as it is no longer named on the box panel and has been replaced with the Sedona model. $3.99 June 10, 2016 $4.69 December 21, 2015 $5.44 October 21, 2015 $4.49 June 4, 2015 $6.05 July 31, 2014

Keeps H20 clear and clean

Perfect fit for my pet water fountain. Water flowed perfectly threw them. Did what it was supposed to and kept my pets water bowl fresh and clean.

Funciona muy bien para mantener la fuente de agua de las mascotas limpia

Perfect fit and function. Just on the pricey side compared with alternatives, which admittedly can be a bit shadey.

I have the PetSafe Drinkwell Seascape Ceramic Pet Fountain. I have bought these filters multiple times. No complaints.

Does its job well

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