When it comes to drinking water cats can be somewhat picky, especially if their water bowl is placed next to their food as they prefer not to smell their food nearby. Cats also prefer to drink running water rather than still water or they may not like the temperature of the water. As a result of not drinking enough water many cats are prone to having kidney disease and urinary tract problems and so keeping your cat hydrated is important. This is where a cat water drinking fountain comes in place, they provide a consistent fresh flow of water for your cat.
Top 4 benefits
Some other benefits of owning a cat water fountain include:
Keeping it cool
Water fountains tend to keep your cat’s water a couple of degrees cooler than a water bowl which helps encourage your cat to drink more water as they prefer drinking colder water.
Cleaner water
Cat water fountains contain a small carbon filter that helps remove debris, odours and impurities found in tap water and in turn keep your cat’s drinking water clean and tasty which encourages them to drink more.
Running water
In the wild cats tend to get their water from the prey they catch or they find running water rather than stagnant water which is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Domestic cats are unable to do this and with many cats eating a dry kibble diet it’s important to entice your cat to drink more water otherwise it could lead to issues such as urinary tract infections or kidney disease. The benefit of having a cat water fountain is that it provides a continuous source of fresh, running water which cats prefer.
Less topping up
Pet water fountains tend to hold more water than a normal standard water bowl and because they include a filter that keeps your cat’s water fresh it means that you won’t have to top it up constantly whilst saving you from running up a high water bill.
Cat water fountains at Cuddles Pet Store
We have a range of drinking water fountains for cats by Catit including the Catit Flower Fountain and Catit Pixi Fountain.
Catit Pixi Features
- 3 drinking options
- 3-stage filtration
- Super silent
- Low water level alert
- Durable pump
- Adorable styling
- Part of Catit’s PIXI range”
Catit Flower Features
- Encourages your cat to drink more water.
- Prevents water from turning stagnant.
- Constantly circulates filtered water.
- Includes triple action filter and energy efficient pump.
- 3 different flow settings for fussy cats.
- Ideal for keeping your cat’s thrist down while you’re away. Replacement filters are also available to buy.
