Helpful Articles

General pet fountain care, cleaning, filter preparation, water changes, buildup, pump cleaning, and dishwasher-safety guidance.

How to Properly Prepare a New Filter Before Installing It in a Pet Fountain

Learn whether to rinse or soak a new pet fountain filter, how to remove loose carbon dust, and why the instructions for your model come first.

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How to Reduce Buildup and Pink Slime in a Pet Fountain

Learn how to reduce pink slime and buildup in a pet fountain by cleaning the bowl, filter area, pump, impeller chamber, seams, and wet parts.

What Is the Best Way to Disinfect a Plastic Pet Fountain?

Cleaning removes buildup, but disinfecting kills germs. Here's how the two steps work together for a plastic pet fountain, and when each one applies.

How Often Should You Change the Water in a Pet Fountain?

Topping up isn't the same as changing the water. Here's the actual schedule pet fountain water needs, and how it's different from cleaning or filter swaps.

Why Shouldn't You Wash a Plastic Pet Fountain in the Dishwasher?

It depends on the model and the part. Here's why plastic fountain pieces often can't go in the dishwasher, and which ones sometimes can.

How to Clean a Pet Fountain Pump With Vinegar

Vinegar loosens mineral buildup in a pet fountain pump, but it isn't a disinfectant. Here's how manufacturers actually recommend using it.