Pet fountain water filter · PetSafe
PetSafe Viva Pet Fountain Replacement Foam Filters (2-pack)
- Replace every 2 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 2 models
The foam pre-filter for the Viva fountains (1.8 litre, 4.1 litre and stainless). It sits over the pump intake under the tray and catches hair; change it every one to two months.
Reduces
- Hair and larger debris
- Pump clogging
- Change
- Every 1 to 2 months (PetSafe)
- Pack
- 2 filters
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- Viva Foam Filter
- Retail name:
- Viva Replacement Foam Filters
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 1 August 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 2 months.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 2 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Switch the Viva off, lift the tray off and pull the old foam filter off the pump.
- 2Rinse the pump and fit the new foam filter over the intake.
- 3Refit the tray and fill. Change every 1 to 2 months.
Will it fit your appliance?
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Fits these models
Common questions
- Which water filter fits the PetSafe PAC00-17960?
- The PetSafe PAC00-17960 takes the PetSafe Viva Pet Fountain Replacement Foam Filters (2-pack) (part PAC00-17960). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the water filter in my PetSafe PAC00-17960?
- Every 2 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the PAC00-17960 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the PAC00-17960; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$16.49 at genuine_oem. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the PAC00-17960 in a PetSafe PAC00-17960?
- No tools, a few minutes: 3 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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