Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have used Drinkwell fountains for YEARS. However, the plastic was a battleground for bacteria and I found I had to replace those fountains at least once a year (the motors burned out). Drinkwells were comparatively loud and had a lifespan that was far too short for my household (3 cats and two dogs). I recently purchased the Pioneer Big Max with relatively low expectations. The first thing I noticed was that THIS fountain was incredibly easy to put together and clean. I never realized how time consuming the Drinkwell cleanings were until I used the Pioneer. I read the directions, cleaned and put this thing together in less than 10 minutes. The cats and dogs all like it. The cats are fascinated by the constantly moving water (it looks like a little pond with a gentle waterfall that moves the ENTIRE pond) and the dogs just like the fresh water. The stainless steel design is far more hygienic than the plastic used in other brands. The water capacity is the same as the large capacity fountain I had before plus this model is far easier to fill. There aren't any canisters or weird holding cells- you just pour the water directly into the bowl and the the fountain takes care of the rest. The Big Max is literally SILENT. The animals can drink from it at the same time. Admittedly, the cats like the top portion for some reason while the dogs like the bowl at the bottom. One of my cats was a chronic bowl dumper- if there was a huge water dish for all the animals, no matter how heavy it was, she found a way to drag it until it was empty and my floor was sopping wet. The Big Max has cured her of her messy habits- now she just dips her little paws in the flowing stream of water and that seems to entertain her. My floor is dry, my animals are all drinking more water, and I am happy. Added bonus- if this motor burns out, I can purchase that separately so that I don't have to spend $ on a whole new fountain. The Big Max is an AMAZING value.