Cat Water Fountain

We all know cats are finicky and we also know that they can be fairly stubborn and will often only eat or drink fresh food and water rather than hours old bowls that have been sitting since morning. Well, along with being known for being finicky, another fact about felines is that it’s very important that they remain hydrated. Water is so important for the health of every living thing and when it comes to cats, a 10% loss of fluid can cause serious illness. Keeping a fresh supply of good, clean water can be difficult when a cat’s people get busy or are off to work everyday. Thankfully, cat water fountains were created and now, cats everywhere (and their owners) can be sure they’ll always have the amount and the quality of fresh water they so desperately need and deserve.

The cat water fountain comes in various styles to both meet the needs of your finicky feline as well as blend in cohesively with your home’s décor. Along with being stylish, your cats water fountain has other features that will aid you in your shopping and decision making process. Those features include water holding capacity, method of water flow and material from which the fountain is made.

Materials include plastic, ceramic and stainless steel. Stainless steel tends to be the most hygienic because it’s scratch and mildew resistant as opposed to the other materials mentioned. As mentioned, a stainless steel cat water fountain is less prone to scratches which means it has less chance of holding bacteria inside of those scratches as opposed to a plastic or ceramic pet fountain. That said, any well cared for and well cleaned cat fountain is adequate as long as it’s washed often and its filters are changed as directed.

Water holding capacity is another important factor – especially for a multi cat home. The more water the fountain holds, the less amount of cleaning and refilling it will require. The average cat water fountain holds about 40 ounces but there are larger and smaller models as well. Choosing the right size will depend on your cat’s drinking habits as well as how many cats you have and how busy your lifestyle is. If you tend to leave your favorite feline or felines home alone for a weekend at a time, be sure to get a good sized water fountain for cats that will hold enough water to keep clean, fresh water flowing the whole time you’re away.

Water flow methods vary from upward bubbling to the style that mimics a pouring faucet. Since most cats love to drink from a flowing sink faucet, this type is usually the best option. Although both are fine and both are better than a stagnant bowl of non-flowing water.

What ever style cat water fountain you choose, it will be the right choice for your cat because it will promote hydration which promotes the overall good health of your pet. Cat fountains can be purchased online or in your local pet stores. The Internet offers the best selection as well as the easiest method of shopping, and Pioneer pet fountains offers perhaps the most popular versions. If you’re buying one for your pet, don’t forget to pick one up for the other special pet lovers in your life because they make great, thoughtful and much appreciated gifts for friends, family and of course, their furry little loved ones.