Pioneer Pet Big Max Stainless Steel Fountain Review
(Last Updated On: April 17, 2021)
Pioneer Pet started in the 1990’s. Betsy Lipscomb wanted to help cat owners address their cat’s behavioral problems.
She observed that many cats were being sent to shelters because owners didn’t know how to deal with unwanted behaviors.
With the creation of Lipscomb’s first scratching post, she began a journey creating products to improve the lives of cats and cat owners. That’s when the Smart Cat brand began.
In 2009, the company branched out and changed their name to Pioneer Pet Products. They improved all their existing designs and increased the range of pet products that they made.
They acquired the Sticky Paws brand in 2012. This trio of brands have continued to help pets and pet parents to this day.
Their range of products is now all designed by pet behavioral experts to help solve and prevent common cat behavioral problems. They continue to pursue this mission while keeping up with their values of Innovation, Style, and Health.
This means their products are not only innovative, they also promote your pet’s health. They also keep up with style so their products can fit in seamlessly in pet owners’ houses.
Features and Benefits of the Big Max Stainless Steel Fountain
Like the rest of their products, the Big Max Stainless Steel Fountain is designed to give a better quality of life for cats.
Cats are more motivated to drink from moving water instead of a stagnant water bowl. So they have created a fountain that keeps the water moving to make it more appealing to cats.
Cats that don’t drink enough water are susceptible to kidney disease. So it’s important to entice your cat to drink water.
Most early designs of pet drinking fountains were made of plastic but this fountain is made from high grade stainless steel. This makes it less susceptible to containing any toxic components. It fits in with practically any type of home décor. It’s easy to assemble and disassemble, and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning as well.
If you’re worried about your pet being scared by the moving water, this fountain is a good option. The electric pump is ultra-quiet while it does its job of circulating and oxygenating your pet’s drinking water.
Apart from keeping your pet’s water moving and healthy, the constant movement also ensures that the bowl stays clean.
This fountain has a capacity of over a gallon of water (128 oz.). The size of the bowl also allows multiple pets to drink at the same time. It also comes with a replaceable charcoal filter to help keep your pet’s water clean, pure, and healthy. The power cord is 1.82 meters long.
Despite being electrically powered, this fountain is safe and comes with a low voltage power system.
Why It’s So Popular:
– Entices cats to drink water
– Stainless steel and constant water circulation prevents bacteria and slime from developing in your pet’s water
– Comes with a charcoal filter to keep your pet’s water even more pure and healthy
– Easy set up (assembly, disassembly, filling, and cleaning)
– Durable stainless steel material
– Quiet pump doesn’t scare away timid pets
– Pump and filter can be replaced if necessary
– Stylish design
– All parts (except pump) are dishwasher safe
– Convenient design for hand washing
– Suitable for pets with allergies to plastic materials
– Just a few pieces to assemble and take apart
Keep In Mind:
– Maintenance becomes more necessary after a while
– Pump size is not proportionate to bowl size, which means that the water circulation may not be as strong
– Unlike most pet fountains, the water of this fountain is not a falling stream
– Replacement pumps are not as durable and long-lasting as the original
– Assembly of the parts with holes and lining them up can be a little tricky
– Replacement filters can only be bought online
– Foam/ bubbles sometimes form on the water surface
More Tips For Using
There is a recommended water level in the bowl in order for this fountain to work properly, so make sure to fill the bowl within ½ an inch from the bowl’s rim. If the water level goes past the minimum amount needed for the pump to work, the pump can overheat. Another possible cause for overheating is when the pump housing gets clogged with pet hair or other debris.
Despite remaining clean, you should still thoroughly clean the unit once a week, and also do maintenance cleaning (pump included) at least twice a month. The fountain will only operate effectively if it’s cleaned and looked after.
Make sure that all parts are aligned properly, as the pump may not function as well if the assembly is wrong. If the fountain’s top also vibrates along with the pump, simply move it a little to align it and make the vibrating stop.
Replacement parts (pump and filter) can be bought online at Amazon.
Conclusion
The Pioneer Pet Big Max Stainless Steel Fountain is one of the quietest pet fountains available. That’s one of its greatest selling points apart from the stainless steel construction. It’s a great way to keep your cat interested in drinking water and also helps keep your pet hydrated.
Note that maintenance is a part of owning this fountain to ensure that it runs well. If you’ve come to the conclusion that the pros outweigh the cons, then this fountain could be the one.
As an established writer in the Pet industry for the last 7 years and building a career at a couple of reputable Californian vets, Leigh has written countless pet articles to contribute to the industry's wealth of knowledge. She is dedicated to helping readers and enjoys nothing more than exploring the outdoors with her children and pets. Find out more.
