I wasn’t sure my dogs would adapt to a pet water fountain — but they did, and now they’re hooked. I recently bought the basic PetKit water fountain for around $27 on sale, and I’m honestly blown away by how good it is for such a low price.
I bought it thinking: “If it only lasts through my next trip, that’s fine.”
Spoiler alert: It’s been 5–6 months, still going strong, and I ended up buying a second one.
Why It’s So Practical (and Safe)
My biggest concern was safety. How does electricity and water mix in something my dogs are drinking from?
But this fountain is super secure:
- The base contains no exposed wiring or open components.
- It operates via what feels like induction — when you place the top part onto the powered base, it just works. No direct electrical contact with water at all.
- It runs very quietly. If it starts making noise, that’s your cue: time to change the filter.
Design and Capacity
- Holds around 3–3.6 liters, which lasts 2–3 days for my small dogs.
- Designed with a clear water level indicator — you can see min/max lines easily.
- When water drops below the minimum, it automatically stops and shows a blinking blue light as a warning.
- The top part collects a bit of water like a shallow plastic dish — very comfortable for dogs to drink from.
- It’s easy to disassemble and clean.
- The design is minimalist, slim, and matches beautifully with my PetKit feeder.
Real-World Use & Benefits
My schnauzers were a bit hesitant at first, but once I guided them to it, they loved it. Now they won’t drink from anything else.
And here’s why it’s such a game changer:
- Constant filtration = no more dirty, slimy bowls.
- No floating food crumbs, no dust, no film at the bottom.
- The water always stays fresh and odor-free.
- I don’t have to clean their bowl multiple times a day.
- Even with evaporation from AC or summer heat, the water lasts days.
I bought a second unit just to make life easier when I travel — my neighbor checks on them, but she doesn’t have to refill or change anything for days.
What About the Filter?
Filters need replacing once a month, and here’s my honest advice:
🛑 Don’t buy generic filters. I tried one and it:
- Didn’t filter well
- Made the fountain noisy
- Felt low-quality overall
Stick to the original PetKit filters. They cost about $20 for a pack of 5 (roughly $4 each) — not bad considering the quality and importance of filtration.
Final Thoughts
For a product that cost me just $27, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s practical, clean, quiet, safe, and makes life easier for both me and my pets.
Even if it only lasted a year (which it shows no signs of doing), it would still be worth every penny. But mine’s running perfectly after half a year — and my dogs absolutely love it.
Key Takeaways
- Great value at $27 — totally worth it even if it only lasts a year.
- Holds up to 3.6L of water — ideal for multiple days of use.
- Safe design — no direct contact between water and electricity.
- Super quiet operation — noise usually means the filter needs changing.
- Easy to clean, with visible water level markers.
- My dogs prefer it over regular bowls.
- Don’t use generic filters — stick to the original for best results.
- Original filters cost about $4 each when bought in packs.
