PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum 5L Dog & Cat Water Fountain

Give your pet a continuous supply of fresh, filtered moving water with the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum 5L Pet Water Fountain. With its generous 5 litre capacity, long free-falling water stream and adjustable flow control, the Platinum is an excellent choice for dogs, cats and households that want a larger, substantial pet drinking fountain.

One of the real advantages of the Drinkwell Platinum is its size. Once filled with water, the larger 5 litre unit has plenty of weight behind it, helping it remain stable during everyday use and reducing the movement and vibration that can make smaller fountains seem noisy.

The main sound you should expect is the natural sound of the flowing water. The Platinum deliberately drops the water through a relatively long free-falling stream, creating plenty of movement as the water returns to the bowl. This continually circulates and aerates the water while providing the running-water effect that many pets find particularly attractive.

Large 5 Litre Capacity

With a capacity of approximately 5 litres, the Drinkwell Platinum holds considerably more water than a conventional pet bowl and many smaller drinking fountains.

The larger reservoir makes it particularly useful for:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Multi-pet households
• Pets that drink frequently
• Owners wanting a larger water reserve

The additional water also gives the fountain useful weight when filled, helping create a more substantial and stable drinking station.

Long Free-Falling Stream Keeps the Water Moving

The defining feature of the Drinkwell Platinum is its long free-falling stream of water. Rather than simply moving water gently around a bowl, the Platinum lifts the water and allows it to fall back into the drinking area.

This constant movement helps circulate and aerate the water. As the stream falls, it increases the water's exposure to the air before returning to the bowl.

It also means that the sound of running water is a normal part of this fountain's operation. If you enjoy the gentle sound of a small indoor water feature, the Platinum has a very similar effect.

Designed to Encourage Pets to Drink

Many cats and dogs are naturally interested in moving water. The visible free-falling stream gives them a choice between drinking directly from the flowing stream or from the larger bowl below.

This makes the Drinkwell Platinum particularly useful for pets that show little interest in drinking from a traditional bowl.

Quiet Pump with Natural Water Sound

The Drinkwell Platinum uses a submersible low-voltage pump designed for quiet operation.

Because this is a large fountain and carries approximately five litres of water when full, it has a solid feel in use. The weight helps keep the fountain firmly positioned, while rubber feet help reduce movement on smooth floors.

It is important to distinguish pump noise from water noise: the pump itself is designed to operate quietly, but you will hear the free-falling stream returning to the bowl. That water sound is intentional and is part of the way the fountain continually moves and aerates the drinking water.

Adjustable Water Flow

An integrated flow control allows you to adjust the strength of the stream to suit your pet and your home.

You can reduce the flow for a gentler stream or increase it for more noticeable water movement. This is particularly useful when introducing a nervous cat or dog to a drinking fountain for the first time.

Filtered Drinking Water

The Drinkwell Platinum uses a replaceable charcoal filter to help remove unpleasant tastes and odours from the circulating water.

It also incorporates a pre-filter that catches larger material such as pet hair and debris before it reaches the pump. This helps protect the pump and maintain efficient water circulation.

Key Features

• Large 5 litre water capacity
• Suitable for dogs and cats
• Excellent for multi-pet households
• Long free-falling water stream
• Continuously circulates and aerates the water
• Moving water can encourage pets to drink
• Adjustable water flow control
• Replaceable charcoal filtration
• Pre-filter catches hair and larger debris
• Submersible pump for quiet operation
• Large capacity provides additional weight and stability when filled
• Receiving ramp helps control splash from the falling stream
• Snap-on lid helps prevent accidental removal
• Rubber feet help prevent movement
• Low-voltage 12V system
• Easy to dismantle for regular cleaning

Why a Larger Pet Fountain Can Be Better

A larger fountain isn't simply about holding more water. The 5 litre capacity of the Drinkwell Platinum gives the complete unit considerably more weight when filled, helping it remain stable when dogs and cats are drinking from it.

That extra mass can also help reduce vibration and movement from the pump. Rather than a lightweight fountain moving or resonating against the floor, the Platinum feels much more substantial when filled.

For larger dogs and homes with several pets, the bigger drinking area and greater water capacity can also mean less frequent topping up than with a small fountain.

Product Specifications

• Brand: PetSafe
• Range: Drinkwell
• Model: Drinkwell Platinum
• Capacity: 5 Litres
• Suitable For: Dogs and Cats
• Water Flow: Adjustable
• Filtration: Replaceable Charcoal Filter
• Pre-Filter: Yes
• Pump: Submersible
• Power: Low-Voltage 12V System
• Feet: Non-Slip Rubber

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Keeping a pet fountain clean is important because pet hair, saliva, food particles and deposits from the water can gradually accumulate inside any continuously circulating system.

The Drinkwell Platinum has been designed to come apart for regular cleaning. The pre-filter should be checked for hair and debris, the charcoal filter replaced as required and the pump cleaned periodically to maintain good water circulation.

• Refresh the drinking water regularly
• Wash the drinking area rather than continually topping it up
• Clean the pre-filter and remove accumulated pet hair
• Clean the pump regularly
• Replace the charcoal filter as required
• Keep the fountain filled to the recommended water level

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does the Drinkwell Platinum hold?

The fountain has a generous 5 litre water capacity, making it a good choice for dogs, cats and homes with several pets.

Is the Drinkwell Platinum noisy?

The fountain uses a submersible pump designed for quiet operation, and the weight of the fountain when filled helps keep the unit stable. However, this fountain has a long free-falling water stream, so you will naturally hear the sound of running and splashing water. This is normal and is part of the fountain's design.

Why does the water fall from such a height?

The free-falling stream creates continuous water movement and helps aerate the circulating water. It also creates a visible moving stream that many cats and dogs find appealing.

Can I adjust the amount of water flowing?

Yes. The Drinkwell Platinum has an adjustable flow control, allowing you to alter the strength of the water stream.

Does it filter the water?

Yes. A replaceable charcoal filter helps reduce unpleasant tastes and odours, while a separate pre-filter catches larger particles and pet hair before they reach the pump.

Is it suitable for more than one pet?

Yes. Its large 5 litre capacity makes the Drinkwell Platinum particularly suitable for multi-pet households.

Can cats use the Drinkwell Platinum?

Yes. Although its large capacity makes it particularly attractive for dog owners, the Drinkwell Platinum is suitable for both cats and dogs.

Download the Product Manual

Download the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum Product Manual

Watch the Drinkwell Platinum in Action

See the Drinkwell Platinum operating below. The video gives you a useful idea of the free-falling water stream and how the fountain circulates the water.

A Great Choice for Dogs, Cats and Multi-Pet Homes

The PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum 5L Water Fountain combines a genuinely useful large capacity with filtration, adjustable flow and a substantial free-falling stream. For owners who want more than a small tabletop pet fountain, its size and weight make it a particularly practical choice.

The fountain isn't designed to hide the fact that water is moving – the flowing water is the point. Its long stream keeps the water circulating and aerated while giving your dog or cat an appealing source of fresh, moving drinking water throughout the day.