Fresh clean water for your pet...all the time!

Have you ever came home on a hot day in summer, to find your pets water bowl empty, warm, or floating with kibbles? Dogs and cats enjoy cool, fresh water, which is hard to provide, especially if you are gone for hours on end. For active or outdoor dogs, this can be dangerous, giving them dehydration. The fact is,dogs and cats like cool running water, but once again, this is hard to provide. The solution to this problem is a pet water fountain.. Pet water fountains provide fresh,cool, flowing water, stored in a reservoir and dispensed by a electric pump. When your pet is sensed next to it it turns on, or in some models it just runs continually. In some cases, these fountains cure toilet bowl drinkers, giving them the alternative they want. Make sure you have a plug nearby, but if you don't, some run off battery power, but these types are hard to find. Depending on how much you want to spend, and the availability in your area, there are many choices of fountains. Some fountains cool your pets water using the same technology as a water cooler, and most filter and clean the water, keeping your pets bowl free from contaminants. If you have a tap nearby, some fountains connect to a water supply, providing endless water to your pet. There are also many different types of dispensers. Some look like a conventional dog fountain you might see at a park, shooting a small stream of water a few inches in the air. Others may drip, pour, or run down a slide. Most fountains for dogs have a small bowl, where the water pools up, ideal for dogs that like to lap. Cats always lap water, so make sure you buy a cat fountain for your cat, providing a steady stream which runs down a slide into a small pool of water, perfect for cats. A good quality fountain (for a very good price) is a PetMate Fresh Flow Fountain available for dogs or cats, for $24.99 at PetEdge.com. Fountains include two charcoal filters, replacement filters sell for $1.50 each. These fountains contain a slide, pool, 50-108 oz reservoir, an adjustable stream, and are powered by a wall outlet. They come in almond, black, and three sizes for dogs or cats. For those who dislike internet shopping, this fountain should be available at your local PETCO. Remember to stay hydrated!