Pioneer Pet Drinking Fountain Raindrop Design, Stainless Steel

Very impressed with this, it's near silent operation is a huge bonus, it looks like a little piece of art which is an improvement on the ugly plastic one we had previously, it's also much easier to clean as there are only two main parts to it and as it's stainless steel it won't harbour germs either. It comes with a spare pump but it will still last well as the pumps are available from garden centres and pet stores so you certainly wouldn't have to dispose of it like the previous two we've had, would go for this above all the others, the best part is our cat loves it!

This is a great water fountain- we previously had the ceramic version but sadly it cracked after many years of use. This stainless steel version is easy to clean, I put it in the dishwasher once a week. It’s quiet and the cats love it. I like the fact that Pioneer sell replacement pumps etc.

Had this for a few weeks now and it is ok. Before I had a pet mate fountain for about 1 year. so I can compare the 2. I wanted to try this Pioneer one as it is stainless steel (comes in ceramic too). I had real problems with the plastic pet mate fountain smelling like old swamp water, its very hard to clean, and as it is plastic, bacteria can harbour in its parts, which is really unsafe for pets. The pump on the pet mate also went after 1 year, which is ok I guess as you can replace them, but I was really concerned about bacteria, I think if you have a dishwasher it probably can get it really clean, but I don't. Cleaning it was horrible. This pioneer is quite loud compared with the pet mate, about twice as loud, too loud in my opinion. You can adjust the speed of the pump and it cools water down just as the pet mate, but the high speed means water splashes just over the edge, so I have to keep it on low. It's quite small, but perfect for cats, perhaps the bigger one would be better for dogs. being stainless steel, I feel happy about being able to keep it clean. Bare in mind the pump is plastic so will need to be cleaned. As I have only had it a few weeks I can't say much more. Pet Mate are possibly releasing a UV fountain like they have in the USA, the UV light kills bacteria, which is great for a low cost plastic fountain. Verdict: I wish pet mate made their fountain in stainless steel or ceramic, I would pay more for it. Or I would really love to try the new UV light one, I hope it comes to the UK soon. I like the pioneer one, but it is a bit too loud, and my cats prefer the falling water and design of the pet mate. This pioneer one is over priced for what it is, but time will tell. UPDATED++++ 2 months later I had to return this product as the power cord was worn were it meets the pump due to the shape of the design I think, I was horrified to discover this, and think it is a great fault on a product that could be good, very dangerous product!!

Great product but pump has not lasted 6 months. Just stopped working rest is good.

Ordered this on 19th December having previously bought a product wich turned out unsuitable. Didn't hope to get it in time for Christmas but to my amazement the postman delivered it on Saturday 22nd. It was easy to assemble, hardly makea any noise and cats and kittens seem to love it. An attractive, neat product. Would highly recommend it over other products. Thank you for excellent delivery service.

The pump is very quiet but when you place the tin lid on top, it acts as a small amplifying cave boosing noise from the very quiet pump - check my small video. This happens all the time with every cat water fountain i have purchased (i have tried alot of them) The pumps are fine but they put resonating plastic or tin boxes around them causing excessive noise Love my cat need something that works without noise as she is scared of everything

The quality of the bowl is good, however the pump, housing and filter are an annoyance: Dismantling the parts when cleaning quickly becomes tiresome. If the filter opens partially, lots of small pellets of charcoal (?) enter the water, requiring a new one. The suckers on the base of the pump attract mildew/ick. Mine has stopped working now and so tomorrow it looks like I'll have to take it all apart again. If you place this fountain on a tiled floor, the rattling is loud. On a mat or carpet, still loud. The top section have zero dampening making this a tinny affair. But the cats love it when it's working! Update: It's now six months old and going in the bin (I may use the dish for something else...). The rattling has persisted, although now it is coming from the pump, inside the unserviceable block. I'd avoid this product and take it off your list if you are searching for a cat fountain.

I recently purchased this item after reading several reviews. I have 2 indoor cats, and wanted to entice them to drink more water. Fountain arrived 24 hours ago and with in minutes it had attracted their attention. 1 of my cats in particular is mesmerised by it, she likes to drink where the water bubbles at the top, my male cat likes the still pond water at the side.The design is called "teardrop" , but in actual fact when you look down on it from above it is in the shape of a fish, quite apt I think for a cat fountain. What enticed me most was the comment in 1 review that the filters could be washed and re used. I live in Australia so replacement filters are really expensive to purchase new. The recommended life span of most other fountain filters is around 2-4 weeks . Also particularly important is it is completely stainless steel. Plastic food and water utensils will give your cat an unsightly black/ grey discolouration under their mouth, (looks almost like flea droppings) this is called cat acne. It is extremely difficult to cure once they have it. This is not a particularly well known fact, but trust me, it is very true. I am very happy with this fountain and so are my 4 legged children.