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Drinkwell pet fountain instructions & review by Mickey's Pet Supplies discount online pet supplies
Drinkwell pet fountains are the most healthy way to give your pet a source of fresh filtered drinking water and we have tested these Drinkwell pet fountains with our cats, thus a full product review
PrLog (Press Release)– May 18, 2009 – Drinkwell pet fountains were originally designed by a veterinarian , Dr. Burns to help with her cat, Munchkin's need for fresh running water.
Cats are especially susceptible to urinary tract infections, so they require regular hydration. Cats love faucets and sinks and fresh running water. The Drinkwell pet fountain encourages your cat or dog to drink fresh running water. Also, fresh flowing water is aerated and cooler than standing water.
The Drinkwell pet fountain has a charcoal filter which keeps the water fresh. We started with the Drinkwell 360 pet fountain as we have 4 cats and a dog. The Drinkwell 360 pet fountain is designed for multiple pet households, by giving pet owners an ability to customize their Drinkwell 360 pet fountain with the five interchangeable spout rings. Your cats or dogs can all drink from the same pet fountain.
The initial set-up was easy. We removed the circular pet fountain and cleaned it thoroughly and then read the directions for set-up. There is a cone that fits onto the circular base and then an insert that accepts the tubular filter. There is a flow control that fits on top of the filter in the cone. Simply plug the AC adapter into a nearby outlet, fill with water to the indicated level and it is ready. It runs very quietly. All four of our cats came to see what the new device was. They were a little shy at first, but then they began to lick at the falling water. My oldest cat, Boston was very intrigued and will watch the water for awhile and then proceed to put his paws into the flowing water and wash himself, then I found he was actually swiping and playing at the water. Who knew that the Drinkwell pet fountain could be entertaining for your cats or dogs too?
We noticed about a month after running the Drinkwell pet fountain that the water was not flowing as freely. I knew it was time to clean it. I purchased the brush kit and basically read the instructions again to make sure I was cleaning the pump properly. Filters should be changed approximately every 2 weeks.
Replacement filters for Drinkwell 360 pet fountain come in a box of three and are inexpensive. In order to clean the Drinkwell pet fountain, you must unplug the power, remove the flow control cap & spout ring. Now remove the filter housing by twisting the filter housing counter clockwise to the unlock position. Lift up and set aside. Empy the water from the pet fountain, now remove the cone pice by twisting counter clockwise to unlock the tabs. Lift up and set aside. Next, flip the bowl upside down and unhook the electrical cord from the 2 cord clips. This allows you to pull the cord through. This is probably the most important step in keeping the Drinkwell pet fountain clean. You must remove the pump. First remove the intake tube by lifting up on the intake tube holder to free it from the pump. This allows you to remove the pump. The intake tube can then be pulled from the intake tube holder. Clean the fountain parts with warm water and diluted dish soap. You can also put the fountain in the top rack of the dishwasher, but remove the pump before. In order to reach all the spots in the fountain and pump, the Drinkwell Cleaning Kit (a 3 brush kit) is available at Mickey's Pet Supplies for a very low price.
We actually took the pump's intake plate off by putting a fingernail under each side, then we removed the stator, using a fingernail. Once you have the stator out you can remove the impeller (held in place magnetically). We cleane all the parts of the pump with the Drinkwell Cleaning Kit motor brush and washed thoroughly and replaced all the parts. We then put in a new filter cartridge and re-filled with fresh water.
Everything is working great. The next feature we added was the Drinkwell Aqua Garden.
This is hydroponic seeds of wheat grass. Simply clip it on to the fountain and in about 4 days you'll see sprouts. At a week we had 5 inch tall blades of grass.
I have one cat that has kidney disease and she is the one that loves the wheat grass.
I highly recommend the Drinkwell pet fountains. We had to try them before we would sell them to our customers.
The Drinkwell pet fountain receives a 5 out of 5 stars for our cats.
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Top 10 Top Rated Interactive Dog Toys
Mickey's Pet Supplies announces top 10 Interactive Dog Toys for 2009
PRLog (Press Release)– Nov 08, 2009 – Dogs love to play. All toys are not created equal in the world of toys. At Mickey's Pet Supplies they have compiled a list of the top 10 Interactive dog toys.
You should keep your dog's mind active by giving them a great interactive dog toy.
We have rated the top 10 best selling interactive dog toys.
#1 Canine Genius Leo
#2 Canine Genius Mike
#3 Kyjen Snakes in the Grass Plush Dog Puzzle Toy
#4 Nina Ottosson Dog Magic
#5 Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado
#6 Nina Ottosson Dog Brick
#7 Nina Ottosson Dog Spinny
#8 Wiggly Giggly Ball
#9 Launch A Ball Dog Toy
#10 Kyjen Water Bottle Buddies Dog Toy
Each of these interactive dog toys has unique qualities that keep your dog entertained.
The Canine Genius dog toys Leo and Mike are named after geniuses Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo. These Interactive Dog Toys are truly masterpieces of art, beauty and engineering that will entice your dog to exercise his/her hunting and foraging skills working to remove the treats you put inside. Designed to be used on it's own or connected/linked up to the Leo and Mini Leo toys. Mike and Leo can also be used to feed a dogs meal instead of a bowl. These dog toys are made of very durable rubber- here in the USA.
They are tough, durable and dishwasher safe.
Kyjen Snakes in The Grass is a plush puzzle dog toy that helps develop and strengthen eye-paw coordination skills -- with this sneaky toy! A plush grass scene(snake den) holds a trio of squeaking snakes that can be slithered through holes in the grass with mouth or paws -- catering to your dog's natural stalking instinct! This toy has a durable design and craftsmanship ensures long lasting puzzle solving fun.
The Nina Ottosson interactive dog puzzle toys are recommended by dog psychologists, veterinarians, dog trainers & most of all dog owners. Nina Ottosson has worked with the development and design of dog-activating toys/games that will mentally stimulate the dog.
All of the Nina Ottosson puzzle toys work the dog's brain by having them lift blocks, push pieces, turn discs, push blocks, put blocks inside something in order to be rewarded with treats. Clever activity toys from Swedish designer Nina Ottosson require dogs to use their wits, paws and noses to find the treats you hide inside. Sturdy plastic games vary in difficulty to suit any dog, from relatively easy Dog Spinny with one removable bone and a rotating top and Dog Magic with nine removable bones, to challenging Dog Tornado with four layered rotating discs. Variables within each game allow you to increase difficulty as your dog improves in their ability.
Mutlipet's Wiggly Giggly Ball is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Dogs love this toy because it is the perfect size and it makes funny squeak and giggle noises. It's made of durable and washable plastic, so it holds up to the toughest players. No batteries every needed. Dogs with poor vision find this especially fun. Because a single nudge of the ball will activate the giggle sound, it gets your dog interested in playing quickly.
The Kyjen Launch A ball dog toy is the perfect toy to get you and your dog moving in the great outdoors. The tennis ball launcher dog toy is the ultimate dog toy for interactive play and exercise at the dog park, on the beach or even in your own backyard. Simply snap the two pieces together and you are ready for a fun and an easy game of fetch. You no longer need to bend over or touch a wet, slobbery tennis ball. Fits standard tennis balls (one ball included with toy.) We all know dogs love balls and this is great for fetch and retrieval dog training.
Water Bottle Buddies work on a simple concept. Take a very durable fabric with a velco enclosure and recycle a water bottle by putting inside the toy. Dogs can't resist the sound of a crackly water bottle, but giving them a plastic water bottle that can be chewed is not safe. Kyjen came up with a very clever idea. Take the durable plush puppies fabric concept, make it into an adorable animal, sew velcro closure on the end and save the environment by recycling those water bottles! These are very durable interactive dog toys that will give hours of crunching-safe play time for your dog.
You can find all the best in quality interactive dog toys at http://www.mickeyspetsupplies.com
At Mickey's Pet Supplies they research the newest and most innovative dog products available. As dog owners they understand the need to keep the dog's mind active.
Keep your dog happy, entertained and challenged by giving them only the best in the market of the top 10 interactive dog toys this Holiday Season.
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