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Is Your Pet Drinking Enough Water This Summer? Pet Hydration Month and Pet Fountain Giveaway

July 2, 2015 By Amanda 38 Comments

Did you know that 80% of your pet’s body is water?  Let’s put this into perspective – human bodies are made of 55-60% water.  Think you’re feeling thirsty and dehydrated this summer?  Well your pet is feeling it also, and more so if they aren’t drinking enough water!  PetSafe spreads awareness about pet hydration during the month of July, and it’s so important because animals are at risk for heat stroke and can suffer from dehydration just as we can.

pet hydration month

Pet Hydration Month

Drinking plenty of water can have several benefits for your pet:

  • Promotes healthy kidney function.
  • Prevents UTI’s and urinary disease.
  • If your pet is sick or injured, drinking a lot of water can aid in the healing process.
  • Regulates temperature, energy and metabolism.

Experts suggest to have multiple water bowls throughout your home to encourage your animals to drink more.  It makes sense right?  How many times have you decided to not get something to drink from the kitchen because you’re too lazy to go downstairs or to the other side of the house?  Guilty.  If your dog or cat has continuous access to water, they are more likely to drink.

Pet Hydration Month
Make sure your pets are staying cool this summer! Photo taken at Happy Pets Palace & Playground.

Many years ago I came across Drinkwell® pet fountains.  I bought one for my dog and three cats.  I was SO impressed.  It was amazing and my cats especially loved it.  They do say that cats prefer running water, which makes sense because running water is much more fresh than stagnant water. Well years later, I still believe in Drinkwell pet fountains and currently I have the exact same fountain I did several years ago – the Drinkwell Platinum.  What I love most about the fountains is that the water is filtered, so I know my kids are drinking delicious water!

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The Drinkwell Platinum, photo courtesy of PetSafe.com.
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My Drinkwell Platinum pet fountain.

I used to have two large water bowls in my kitchen and one upstairs in our bedroom.  I recently replaced the downstairs water bowls with the Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain and the upstairs bowl with the Drinkwell Platinum.  Guess what I’ve noticed since setting up the fountains – my cats and dogs are drinking a lot more.  Sometimes I catch Wynston sitting downstairs in the kitchen next to the fountain and he’ll stare at it, then drink from the stream, stare at it and drink from the top.  It’s the funniest thing but it makes me so happy because I know my babies are getting plenty of clean water.  I even saw Sadie sitting at the fountain one day, slowly drinking.  Wynston sat behind her for a good three minutes waiting his turn, even though he could have been drinking at the same time.  He wants it to himself!

Pet Hydration Month

Since I love these pet fountains so much, I want my readers to have a chance at owning one as well! I’m giving away TWO Drinkwell 360 multi-pet stainless steel fountains.  This fountain is good for dogs and cats of any size.  Multiple dogs can drink out of this one at the same time.  You will absolutely love everything about the Drinkwell fountains!  Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below and good luck!  **U.S. entries only please**

Drinkwell pet fountain giveaway

**The giveaway ended at 12:00am on 7/15/15.  Congratulations to the winners, Paul Cerrone and Clare McIntyre Hanscom!  You have 48 hours to respond to the email I sent out, or I will pick another winner.  Thank you!**

This post is sponsored by PetSafe. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about PetSafe products, but Dog Mom Days only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSafe is not responsible for the content of this article.

Filed Under: Animal Health, Contests, Dog Mom, Pet Parent, Product Reviews Tagged With: Drinkwell, giveaway, pet fountain, Pet Hydration Month, PetSafe

Comments

  1. Laura says

    July 2, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    My cats love them!! However they prefer to stick their paws in the water then clean themselves sometimes 🙂

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  2. Peggy says

    July 2, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    This would be awesome for my 2 girls.

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  3. Andria says

    July 2, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Yay I’m so excited about this giveaway! My kids could really use a nice fountain downstairs!

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  4. Angela Ronda says

    July 2, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I have three Chihuahuas and I know without a doubt they would enjoy fresh flowing water in a fountain! Which will also keep them healthy inside & out! Great idea!

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  5. Tenacious Little Terrier says

    July 2, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I just have Mr. N who would use it. He enjoys watching water flow though.

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  6. Ruth Epstein says

    July 2, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Would love one for Layla 🙂

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  7. Heidi Ingalls says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    I have four dogs and three cats who would all love this fountain! They would be ecstatic!

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  8. Kenzington says

    July 3, 2015 at 12:50 am

    I have one dog and two cats that I’m sure would absolutely love this!(:

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  9. Dolly the Doxie says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Mom so wants one of these! With me, Taffy and Rhette we could really use it! Love Dolly

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  10. Christine says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:21 am

    It’s very important to me for my diabetic Boston Terrier to have fresh water all over the house. He’s 11 years old, it’s summer, he’s got a smooshed face, and (as I mentioned) he’s diabetic. This little guy needs water readily available for whenever the mood strikes him.

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  11. Christy Paws says

    July 3, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Pawsome giveaway. I’ve been wanting to try a fountain.

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  12. Sweet Purrfections says

    July 3, 2015 at 8:07 am

    We love water fountains and our first was the Platinum. We’d love to win one of these fountains.

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  13. Shelley P says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I have a cat and 4 Chihuahuas that would love to have a pet drinking fountain 🙂 They enjoy drinking water from the hose when it’s running so I know they would enjoy having fresh flowing water inside the house to drink from 🙂

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  14. G says

    July 3, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Very excited and would be thrlled to win this giveaway for my shelties. I’ve been wanting a nice doggie fountain for my shelties and this one is perfect, it looks nice and it sounds like its awesome quality. Have nine doggies Here, three are rescues….. The rescues are a long hair chihuahua a pit bull and a sheltie and others are all shelties….. Pit bull has a separate raised bowl he uses most of the time but I’m sure he would Use this too….but mostly it would be the shelties and chihuahua. I know the shelties would absolutely love It as most of them gather in a circle and drink from the stream as I’m filling the bowl and if I sit my little girl where she can reach running water she sticks her face straight in and drinks…. Thanks for the chsce to win this awesom fountain for my babies….

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  15. Margot C says

    July 3, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    I have a rescue senior dog Mike (he’s a Chihuahua/Corgi/Something else mix) who has to take a lot of meds and gets very thirsty and a big fluffy Tuxedo Cat Leonardo (also a rescue) who can’t figure out to drink unless water is in motion.

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  16. Karla says

    July 4, 2015 at 2:03 am

    This is awesome, would love one for my little doggy

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  17. Michelle Bruno says

    July 4, 2015 at 7:04 am

    We live in AZ and it’s hot here. My kitties could use this water fountain to keep cool & hydrated!!

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  18. Sandy Weinstein says

    July 4, 2015 at 9:18 am

    i have 3 min. schnauzer gals, they love fresh water. i have 3 bowls in my house and if one is the slightest bit dirty (from their beards) they will not drink out of it.

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  19. FiveSibesMom says

    July 4, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    This would be absolutely amazing for my five Siberian Huskies! I have 4 large stainless steel bowls I keep filling and this system would just be so helpful! Thanks for sharing the info and for hosting the giveaway!

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  20. Sharon Gilbert says

    July 5, 2015 at 6:48 am

    I have 2 Vizslas…Schooner and Skipper. They would love to have a drinking fountain to drink out of instead of an ugly bowl. Great giveaway!

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  21. June Grist says

    July 5, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Brilliant blog ! my JRT Diesel approves ! great articles

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    • Amanda says

      July 5, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Thank you so much June!

      Reply
  22. Carol Bryant says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Dexter needs this so much. His last fountain died and we need this and love PetSafe!

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  23. Bell Fur Zoo says

    July 6, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Those are so neat! My cat Matilda would love that.

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  24. Jennifer A says

    July 6, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Dexter would be just the right size for this fountain

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  25. Pamela C says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:05 am

    I have a family of cats with different needs and the fountain allows them to approach it from all sides at 360 degrees allowing them not to fight

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  26. Mallory H. says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:38 am

    We have 3 small dogs that would love it!

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  27. Amy Orvin says

    July 8, 2015 at 6:46 am

    All of my pets would use this fountain. I have 2 dogs and 4 cats.

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  28. Carolsue says

    July 8, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Maybe our two dogs and the cat, but mostly the cat because the vet recommended we get one of these because he has has had a lower urinary tract blockage and fresh water is crucial for his health.

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  29. Anita L says

    July 9, 2015 at 2:28 am

    I have one dog that would be using this.

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  30. Elizabeth Sunderland says

    July 9, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I have 3 dogs and 3 cats that would love this. Well, maybe I would love it for them.

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  31. Margaret Franks Duncan says

    July 10, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    My Dog Sam he’s my Baby.

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  32. Kalena says

    July 10, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    I have 2 boys that would love this fountain, especially after a walk or agility class in the heat of summer. Hopefully it would also encourage them to drink more!

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  33. Fur Everywhere says

    July 13, 2015 at 5:15 am

    I know that Carmine would love another PetSafe fountain! We have a Pagoda right now, and he uses it all the time.

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  34. Annette @PetsAreFound says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:11 am

    What a fantastic Giveaway… but an even more important blog post. Thanks for highlighting the need for hydration – I’ve saved this to my Pet Health & Wellbeing area on Pinterest.
    I’m hoping Finn, Isagold & Bettyblue might get to enjoy this fountain!
    Cheers,
    Annette

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  35. Ruth Cox says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:24 am

    My dog Valentino would be delighted to drink from, and probably play in, this PetSafe fountain! This would be a great way to increase his water intake for sure.

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  36. Ana says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    My corgi Nala would love this fountain to keep her water fresh here in the hot Texas sun!

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  37. Clare says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I have an adopted Min Pin mix who I adore. Ensuring he is happy and healthy is very important to me and that includes making sure he drinks enough water. This looks like a great product. 🙂

    Reply

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