Cats and other pets can look for water anywhere!!

But the safest and best water they can find is in their own Glacier Point Pet Fountains™

Read a testimonial from a home with three dogs!

 

ADVANTAGES -- A patent-pending combination of technologies that provide:

• Pure water chilled to a natural temperature has been shown to triple the amount of water consumed by cats
• Technology that deactivates chlorine and other toxins found in most tap water
• Made from recycled and renewable American materials whenever possible
• 24-month full warranty

 

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PET FOUNTAIN
FACTS & FICTION

1. Carbon filters will remove bacteria -- False.  For more information see here and here .

Implications of these studies: Because sooner or later, all fountains will contain all sorts of algae, mold, viruses and bacteria, it becomes obvious that the fountain must be easily and effectively cleaned. According to the CDC, porous materials such as plastic cannot be sanitized. Glazed ceramic is not porous and can be santitized with heat or chemicals without any damage to the ceramic basin or a pet. Further, when a non-porous material is cleaned, all traces of any chemical are easily rinsed away.

2. Moving water cools water -- False. Source: See this reference .

Implications:  There is only one fountain that has been proven to chill the water in a fountain. The Glacier Point Perfect Pet Fountain™ by Sierra BioScience is the only patent pending fountain that will chill the drinking water.

3. Falling water puts oxygen into the water making the water taste better -- No evidence.

Discussion:  There are no relevant studies showing that any cat has a preference or aversion to water based on the amount of dissolved oxygen being the only variable. As all fountains have water flowing into the bowl all fountains are equal except the only fountain that has a chilling unit which increases the dissolved oxygen content more than 15% i.e. The Glacier Point Perfect Pet Fountain™     See this source .

4. Stainless steel bowls are better and safer than other materials -- False. Source: See this reference .

Implications: There are over 150 grades of stainless steel that contain various amounts of nickel and chromium which can be toxic when released from poorly made stainless steel. Stainless steel loses its desirable properties when submerged in water such as when used as a watering bowl for pets. If a safe grade of stainless steel was used to make a safe stainless steel bowl, that bowl could cost hundreds of dollars. Hexavalent chromium was the chemical that was causing birth defects and cancer in the Erin Brockovich story.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel, www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/hexavalent-chromium-erin-brockovich-chemical-found-31-of-35-us-cities-tap-water.php

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When should a Glacier Point Fountain NOT be purchased?

FIRST. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND AGAINST purchasing a Glacier Point unless the prospective owner has has had a bad experience with another pet fountain of some kind. After a few months, fountains containing plastic can exhibit problems with toxins, cleanliness of the fountain, and the refill process. Artesian ceramic fountains are available online but do not have an effective filter system, cannot safely and automatically refill the bowl and often leak.The Glacier Point fountain was designed to solve these problems and was never designed to be someone's first fountain.

First time purchasers of a cat fountain should buy one of the cheaper plastic fountains available at any pet store or should buy one of the beautiful ceramic table-top fountains.

If you have any questions regarding when a fountain does not make sense for you, please call Barry first at 530.903.9025 and before ordering. ESPECIALLY before ordering the Perfect Pet Fountain model.

SECOND. All fountains make a humming sound. Experienced pet parents either have become accustomed to the sound or have located the fountain away from any sleeping area. Placing any fountain in a limited-space residence or in a sleeping area rarely is successful.

2. Does every pet need a GP?

If a pet has an owner that has the time, every day, to provide a large supply of pure water at 61°F. and also provides a sterilized container (that is not made of plastic or metal) then the pet will have all the benefits that the GP provides.

3. How often must the GP be cleaned and/or sterilized?

There are many conditions that can dictate how often the unit needs to be cleaned such as number of cats, type and amount of airborne particulates, purity of the water used to fill and refill the unit, proximity to carpets, etc. The best answer is if the pump is working and little or no water is entering the basin then one or more of the filters need to be replaced. We recommend that the entire unit be sterilized at least monthly according to the sterilization instructions. The monthly sterilization should only take 10-15 minutes to complete.

4. How often do the filters need to be replaced?

There are two effective filters in every Glacier Point Fountain that has the V90 pump. A foam filter protects the pump from damaging debris and this filter can be cleaned and sterilized with 5% vinegar. The blue inline charcoal filter is the state-of-art design that removes many toxins such as chlorine, pesticides and fire retardants as well as removing contaminants such as saliva. Our fountains are the only fountains that filter every drop of water every 90 seconds.

The easy answer as to when to change one or more filters that has a V90 pump is when there is a reduction of flow of water into the basin. Usually, when the flow is slowed, the best practice is to replace the blue charcoal filter first, prior to replacing the pump filter. The blue charcoal filter should last six weeks or more. The pump filter should last more than 6 months.

The 4HF pump available with the High Capacity Fountain has a white micro-foam filter that protects the pump and a large clear tube charcoal filter. Both of the 4HF filters will last 3 - 12 months.

5. What are the footprint dimensions of the fountains?

The Basic Fountain is 12" x 6-½".
The Perfect Pet Fountain is 16" x 7-½".

6. What is the warranty?

Every component of all three fountains is warranted for at least 18 months if the fountain is reasonably maintained and only filters made by Sierra BioScience are used as these filters are designed to protect the critical components with patent pending and trade secret technologies.

7. What is so automatic about the Glacier Point Refill system and why is that important?

All Glacier Point Fountains have a unique and patent pending refill system that utilizes all of the benefits of glass bottles and avoids all the dangers of plastics. The Basic Fountain can hold four 32 ounce glass bottles to refill the three quart basin when needed to keep the water level within 1” from the rim of the basin. Why is keeping the water level high important? We have studied the drinking habits of cats for years and have found that cats will drink the desired amount of water IF the water level is less than 1” from the rim (or the distance between their nose and their eye). When the water level is too low cats are very reluctant to drink due to their survival instincts. If anyone studies a cat drinking in nature it becomes obvious that cats are constantly vigilant for predators and are always looking around them for any possible danger. The natural fact is cats are extremely reluctant to put their head into any container that blocks their peripheral view which means the cat drinks less water and urinary and kidney problems result.

Inadequate water consumption may contribute to excess body fat, poor muscle tone, digestive problems and poor functioning of many organs. Without adequate water, humans and animals become poisoned with their own metabolic wastes.