Dog Fountain Options
If you have a large dog you might be a bit leary of adding a pet fountain to your home. After all, large dogs can really do some damage and some of these fountains don’t look like they can stand up to the workload a big dog can bring. But there are a couple of options that are specifically made form homes with larger dogs. If you take the time and find the fountain that is right for you and your home, you can really positively impact your dog’s health as well as your peace of mind.
Especially in summertime, it is very important that we make sure our dogs get plenty of water. remember, these animals are walking around in a fur coat and they can overheat very easily. While dogs are not nearly as picky as cats, we still have to do better than give them a bowl of water on the floor of the house. This bowl will accumulate hair and debris throughout the day, and after a while a dog will just choose to go take a nap rather than drink from his bowl. if you are at work all day it is very easy to imagine your dog getting overheated and/or dehydrated.
One of the best dog fountains is the Dog It Fresh And Clear large Dog Fountain. This fountain is designed for large dogs, yet t uses the same basic design of the small cat fountains made by Hagen, the parent company that manufactures them. The fountain is made up of a large bowl that it topped by a globe. Once the main bowl is filled with water, the weight and center of gravity are such that your large dog will not be able to turn this fountain over. the top is a smooth rounded globe and there is simply no way for a dog to get leverage and dump it. At the same time, your dog will love licking the water off the globe as it falls to the main bowl below. The water is pumped from the bowl up through the inside of the globe and out the top. Many dogs like to drink from this small fountain of water. From there the water covers the globe and falls down to the main bowl, only to have the whole process repeated again.
The addition of a dog fountain can make a real difference in the health of your dog and your own peace of mind. if you have a large dog, don’t be afraid to add a pet fountain to your home. Your dog will be healthier and you will be happier, guaranteed.