Cat water fountains - any good? Which one?

[KrazyKatLady]

It works!! Not only did I get a new pump, I got a whole new water fountain, which arrived the same week I emailed a complaint to the supplier.... funny that eh?

Cats are using it just fine! But still come running when they hear the taps drip... lol

Kiwi looking slightly bemused..



Aussie more interested in something else, as per usual...



Kiwi gets the hang of it!

[Baby British]

Well it has arrived and  I have managed to set it up. The instructions seemed a bit complicated (though this could just be down to me  ) but it was actually really easy to set up. I did panic a bit when I first plugged it in as the pump made a right racket but this subsided after 10 secs or so I guess this was just everything gearing up as now I am impressed with just how quiet the unit is. The cats showed an intial interest and had a play in the water but now they are more contented playing with the box that the fountain came in - typical 

[Mark]

It doesn't happen often - it only really happens if the water is getting low or it is due for a clean. I still think they are the best ones. Now & again I give them a good clean with descaler as the water is hard here but then I end up rinsing them for about 1/2 hour 

[Baby British]

I have found sometimes if it starts making a noise or stops, turn it off at the mains and then on again and it will often work again. The first platinum I bought had a dodgy motor and they sent me a replacement part.

Don't say that now - our platinum is coming today!

[Mark]

I have found sometimes if it starts making a noise or stops, turn it off at the mains and then on again and it will often work again. The first platinum I bought had a dodgy motor and they sent me a replacement part.

[KrazyKatLady]

  Grrrrrrrrrrrr... can't get it to work. FAIL!!!

[puggy1975 Zoe]

Hope the Kittys enkoy their fountain. Hope u get some nice pics

My big problem with my fountain is that Tyler likes to wash her paws in it for some weirs reason. Every day the paws get a wash in the bowl part of the fountain and it gets clogged with fur

[KrazyKatLady]

Mine was delivered today!!!! I am just about to open it and set it up... will let you know what they all think and share pics... just hope I shan't be running to the loo every five minutes with all that running water....

[Mark]

I had actually considered an indoor water feature but was a bit worried about safety and also if there was any leaching of chemicals into the water.

[dolcetta46]

I think they are pricey for a bit of plastic but they serve their purpose. You can also buy spare parts although I have never needed to. Also they double as humidifiers  and triple as water features  (I think they do cut out outside sounds a bit).

Can't they come up with one of those zen garden designs with bamboo shoot and stuff?  That would be really pretty to look at as well 

[Mollys Slave]

I think they are pricey for a bit of plastic but they serve their purpose. You can also buy spare parts although I have never needed to. Also they double as humidifiers  and triple as water features  (I think they do cut out outside sounds a bit). I checked before I ordered mine and the platinum is lower voltage than the standard and the motor is also much quieter - also with the reservoir being so large, it rarely needs filling. I don't bother with the filters. I just give them a good wash every week.

Although it took a long time to notice Willow's drinking increasing, I'm sure it helped her as she used it all the time.

I put mineral water in ours   

Toff!
Well if I ever do get Molly one.... she'll make do with 'guid auld'  Scottish tap water and like it!   


Glad you mentioned noise level, it was the one thing I was concerned about -  having a little motor running and hearing an 'whirr' in the background  would drive me nuts.   The sound of running water however, is so very peaceful, tranquil and a good chill out.   Maybe I'll invest in a human sized one and to hang with Molly   

[Mark]

I think they are pricey for a bit of plastic but they serve their purpose. You can also buy spare parts although I have never needed to. Also they double as humidifiers  and triple as water features  (I think they do cut out outside sounds a bit). I checked before I ordered mine and the platinum is lower voltage than the standard and the motor is also much quieter - also with the reservoir being so large, it rarely needs filling. I don't bother with the filters. I just give them a good wash every week.

Although it took a long time to notice Willow's drinking increasing, I'm sure it helped her as she used it all the time.

I put mineral water in ours   

[Baby British]

Thanks all for input. I have decided to go with the drinkwell platinum (from VetUk - cheers for the heads up Mark!) as I think that Marley would really appreciate the free fall flow! Also I like the idea of low voltage blah blah blah and loads of you have given it good reviews.

I tell you, these cats - I sometimes don't think they realize how lucky they are !

[JackSpratt]

We have the newer Catit but we had the globe one before and ours like both.

[Leanne]

We have the Drinkwell Platinum ones and they are left on 24/7. The oldest one has been running for 2 years solid and only turned off for cleaning.

VetUK are usually the cheapest for them.

We also have a Catit one where the water comes over a globe in the centre but none of the cats are interested in it.

Snap, except we turn ours off at night.

We had a Catit one too which was good but Milo didn't show as much interest in it as he does with the platinum.

[Mollys Slave]

You mean so you don't have to put up with this???   
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeuSHDg6ACE

Laughs aside, I might invest in one of these - Mols only drinks from the shower head (I have to lay it on the bath and leave it trickling out....sigh)

[KrazyKatLady]

i have ordered a Catit one, still waiting for it to arrive but will let you know how we get on. Hoping it saves me having to leave the taps dripping all the time!!!

[madkittyrescue]

We also have a Catit one where the water comes over a globe in the centre but none of the cats are interested in it.

We have several of these ones mark and they are a life saver for us as we don't have to change bowls all day and the cats love em!!  funny how some cats take to them and some don't.

[puggy1975 Zoe]

I have the Drinkwell platinum to and again its on 24/7 except for cleaning. Had it over a year now with no probs. The cats love it,

I had the cat it dome before and the cats did not like it to much and it seemed to get awfully slimey quickley

[Mark]

We have the Drinkwell Platinum ones and they are left on 24/7. The oldest one has been running for 2 years solid and only turned off for cleaning.

VetUK are usually the cheapest for them.

We also have a Catit one where the water comes over a globe in the centre but none of the cats are interested in it.

[Janeyk]

Our Smokey had a water obsession too and this was his favourite thing, he used to just lay resting his head on it in the summer    we bought it specially for Smokey but our other cat Schui used it too - when he could get a look in    As you can see  it was a Petmate one, definitely well worth it.

[Baby British]

Due to Marley's obsession with all things water I have been toying with the idea of eventually getting him a cat water fountain. The thing is I have heard some horror stories about cats being electrocuted as a result of using these. I'd welcome any ones thoughts or experience with these water fountains and also which brand( if I did decide to get one) comes the most recommended.

Thanks!