How to Care for a Drinkwell Automatic Dog Watering Bowl

What if you could supply your dog with fresh water without having to refill the container constantly or worry about dirty water? The Drinkwell Big-Dog Fountain let’s you do just that. It’s a handy little mechanism that has a charcoal filter that filters out debris and can improve your dog’s health. Not only that, it allows your dog to enjoy a waterfall of fresh water. Some even like to drink right from the water flow. It can seem like it’d be hard to care for but with a few easy steps to remember, you can keep it running as well as the day you bought it.

Things You'll Need

  • Drinkwell fountain
  • Water
  • Polarized outlet
  • Non-toxic lubricant (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Always check the bottom of the Drinkwell to be certain that the motor is securely attached. Remove the housing cover lid and put the filter cartridge down into the well in the housing diagonally. The bottom of the filter is narrower than the top so the black side will face outward towards the spout. If it’s too tight, then that means you have placed it in upside down or with the wrong groove in the front. Always rinse the filter before using it to remove charcoal debris.

    • 2

      Before you fill the reservoir and place it into the Drinkwell, put the base of the unit wherever you’d like to have your water bowl. It’s better to place on a protective surface when using on hardwood floors and carpet since spillage can happen when your pet drinks from it. The Drinkwell doesn’t splash but pets do tend to allow water to drip after drinking. Also if someone bumps into it you can have splashes onto your floor.

    • 3

      Fill the bowl and the fountain housing with water till the water reaches the fill level that’s indicated. Do not overfill or you can have spillage.

    • 4

      Make sure your cord and plug are dry before you plug them into an outlet. Use a polarized outlet and plug in the cord to the Drinkwell. There is a notch in the back of the unit that allows the cord to pass through without being smashed.

    • 5

      Fill the reservoir with water and check to make sure to O-ring is in place and close with the lid provided. Do not close the lid too tight because it makes it harder to open when it’s time to refill the unit. Hold the reservoir over your unit and place it in the hole in the back upside down.

    • 6

      There is a flow rate slide into the water bowl area that you can use to adjust the flow of water. Always keep your bowl with enough water to ensure that you do not let the pump dry out. This will also keep the noise level to a quiet hum instead of a loud rattle. If you pump is making louder than usual noises, you can put some non-toxic lube onto the motor.