A cat drinks, on average, around 50 ml of water per kg of body weight, per day. This may not seem like a lot, but it should be remembered that these milliliters of water swallowed by the cat daily are not swallowed by large gulps. Like dogs, cats drink mainly during their meals, and it can sometimes be difficult to encourage them to drink water on a regular basis throughout the day, especially when it is known that 'he spends most of his time sleeping in his basket. Note that the amount of water to provide your pet can change depending on the type of food (dry kibble) and weather conditions. In the event of extreme heat, it is obvious that a cat will need to drink more than in the middle of winter.
Like a kibble dispenser, a
cat water fountain
allows you to regulate the distribution of fresh water throughout the day, automatically.
With this cat accessory, your little feline is invited to hydrate regularly in order to reach his daily water ration.
The cat water fountain therefore encourages your cat to drink water and helps prevent health problems.
A cat that does not drink enough water is indeed exposed to diseases of the urinary tract.
Buying a cat water fountain is a great way to carefully monitor your pet's water intake and keep them in top shape.
Our selection :
PewinGo Cat Water Fountain 2 L
2.4 L Aerb Cat Water Fountain
Avalon PetSafe Water Fountain
Parner Flower Cat Water Fountain
PetSafe Mini 1.2L Cat Water Fountain
Jnwayb cat water fountain
Classic Eyeanimal water fountain
IsYoung 1.6 L Cat Water Fountain
Toozey Cat Water Fountain
Bonve Pet Cat Water Fountain
Why buy a cat water fountain?
As mentioned earlier, the cat water fountain is a piece of equipment that allows you to encourage your cat to drink enough water throughout the day.
The playful side of the water fountain appeals to little felines and invites them to hydrate more often than if the water was simply provided in a classic bowl.
With a cat water fountain, the water is also fresher and healthier.
By installing a cat water fountain in your living room, kitchen, dining room, or other room in your home, you are helping your cat stay healthy.
A cat that does not hydrate sufficiently produces more concentrated urine, which is harmful to the proper functioning of its renal system.
Why is my cat refusing to drink water?
The cat is an animal that tends to analyze the quality of the water offered to it before deciding whether to drink it or not.
Water that is not cool enough can give off an odor and / or contain dirt that will put your cat off.
Result, your feline sulks his water bowl or goes to another water source: the toilet for example or the kitchen mixer.
With the cat water fountain, you save yourself the problem of not fresh water for your cat.
Your feline will be much less difficult in front of this source of fresh water.
How does a cat water fountain work?
The operation of a cat water fountain is quite simple. Thanks to a dedicated pump and various filters, the cat water fountain is able to improve water quality automatically. The water contained inside the fountain is constantly recycled and freed of its impurities. On some models, it is even possible to find filters that act as a water softener to remove the possible presence of lime in the water given to your cat. As the master of your feline, all you need to do is fill the cat water fountain and make sure there is always enough water to meet your pet's future needs. THE'The water is then delivered to your cat as a jet or as a waterfall depending on the type of cat water fountain.
What's the best cat water fountain?
The answer to this question necessarily involves an element of subjectivity.
The best cat water fountain is by definition the cat water fountain that best meets your expectations and personal requirements.
Depending on your selection criteria, you might prefer a different cat water fountain than the one your neighbor has purchased for their loyal four-legged friends.
With our selection of cat water fountains, you already have a wide range of models that are most popular with cat owners.
There is no doubt that among these models is the one that you will identify as the best water cooler for your cat.
How to choose a cat water fountain?
There are several criteria to consider when choosing a cat water fountain.
Before carrying out your cat, it is thus recommended to be attentive to:
The capacity of the cat water fountain: not all cat water fountains offer the same capacity.
Knowing that a cat drinks on average between 20 and 30 cl of water per day, you will have to adapt the capacity to your lifestyle.
If you are used to being away for the weekend or for several days, it is better to provide a cat water fountain with sufficient capacity to distill water for your pet throughout your absence.
You will thus quite easily find water fountains for cats with a tank ranging from 1 to 5 liters.
The autonomy of the cat water fountain: there are two main types of cat water fountains, models that work via the electrical network (they are plugged into a power outlet) and those whose operation relies on batteries . Models with an electrical outlet have the advantage of offering continuous operation (except for a power cut), while the battery-powered models require the battery to be checked more or less regularly.
The noise of the cat water fountain: like a car vacuum cleaner, a hair dryer or any other sound equipment, a cat water fountain can be more or less noisy (noise of the pump and the renewal of the water). water). No need to panic, however. We are not talking here about decibels that would prevent you from falling asleep, but about background noise, such as purring, which can sometimes annoy some cat owners. In this area of the sound of a cat water fountain, know that there are models that produce the sound of the lapping of water, others that of a waterfall. These are generally much quieter.
Materials: there are finally water fountains for cats with elements in stainless steel, ceramic, plastic.
Each of these materials has advantages and disadvantages (maintenance, durability, look, etc.) that will help you make your choice.
What maintenance for a cat water fountain?
Maintaining a cat water fountain is pretty straightforward.
It is enough to regularly clean the various components of the water cooler such as the tank, the pump and the filters.
In most cases, these elements can be cleaned by going in the dishwasher.
There are also special kits for cleaning and maintaining a cat water cooler to be adapted according to the make and model of your device.
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