Cat Fountain Reviews, The Best Pet Drinking Fountains, Choose Ceramic or Steel

You may think that a cat fountain, providing running water for your cat to drink sounds like a bit of a luxury. However, there are good reasons why vets recommend the use of a pet fountain for your cat but at the same time, you need to know which features to look for and which to avoid.

As a result my research into cat fountains for this article, I hope I will be able to demonstrate to you the benefits for both you and your cat of a cat fountain and the type of cat fountain that is not only the most beneficial but also the easiest to maintain.

There are quite a few models on the market so I have broken down this article into two sections, benefits and features and then presented the products that are not only bestsellers but also have the highest star rating in customer reviews.

Cats instinctively like to drink running water. This probably dates back to the time when cats were wild and had to fend for themselves. Running water is likely to be fresher and healthier than standing water and this love of running water is very likely to manifest itself in your cat trying to drink out of the faucet!

By providing running water, you are encouraging your cat to drink. Many cats nowadays eat a dry food diet and drinking plenty of water is vital for keeping him healthy, avoiding urinary tract infections, preventing kidney problems and generally making him feel better.

First and foremost, you should look for a cat fountain made of either ceramic or stainless steel. From my research, I would say that the plastic ones are best avoided. You should choose a ceramic cat fountain or a stainless steel cat fountain. The reason for this is that plastic can easily become scratched and these scratches can harbour bacteria. Cats are very prone to a condition called feline acne which results from coming into contact with the bacteria that can lurk unseen in scratches on plastic water and feed bowls. This is an unpleasant and distressing condition for your cat and one which is going to land you a vet bill to get cleared up.

Second, you need to find one with a very quiet pump that will not frighten your cat or discourage him from drinking at the fountain.

Third, you need to find on that is very easy to maintain. There is no point getting something that needs to be taken apart every couple of days and cleaned out with brushes and all sorts of paraphernalia – you just want something that can be washed easily – and preferably popped in the dishwasher.

From my research into the features to look for, the model that best meets these criteria is the bestselling Pioneer Pet 6022 Ceramic Drinking Fountain which is in a stylish Raindrop Design. The video below is a perfect demonstration of this model so I will just briefly highlight the features for you and you can watch the video to see the cat fountain in action and how easy it is to take apart to change the filter and to clean.

• The Pioneer Pet Drinking Fountain is available in either heavy duty ceramic or stainless steel
• The flowing water encourages your cat to drink and avoids problems that can be caused by dehydration
• Because of the ceramic or stainless steel, the cat fountain is really hygienic and easy to clean so your cat will not get feline acne from unseen bacteria
• It has easy to change charcoal filters ensuring that the water is always pure and clear for your cat.
• Has a large capacity so if you have more than one cat, there will still be adequate drinking water even if you are away from home all day
• The whole unit is very easy to clean once you have removed the pump unit which just sits on the base under the top section by means of suction cups. The ceramic parts (or the stainless steel if you have chosen this option) can easily be washed by hand and can be popped into the dishwasher if required.

The Pioneer Pet Raindrop Cat Fountain got many five star reviews, another great reason for choosing this model.

"It is so easy clean and assemble that I think if she had thumbs my cat could do it herself! Because it is stainless steel it does not cultivate bacterial growth as the plastic fountains do. I have the pump on the medium setting and have no problems at all with noise or splashing. An excellent product!"

"This is a great fountain. All four of our cats love it. We had been using a Drinkwell 360, but one of our cats developed severe chin acne so we had to restrict her access to plastic dishes."

"I have been told that running water helps our feline friends to drink more water... which helps to prevent uninary tract infections. I had another (plastic) version of a cat drinking fountain, but after needing 3 new pumps in less than a year plus the hassle of taking it apart and cleaning the various cracks and crevices... it is in the trash. This stainless steel pet drinking fountain is a big improvement... simple design, easy to clean, quiet AND my cats like it!"

I hope you have enjoyed reading about the benefits of cat fountains for you and your cat and that you found it helpful to read about the features to look for if you are considering purchasing one.

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