Should You Get Your Cat a Water Fountain?

Water fountains can help increase cats’ water consumption.

Does your cat drink from a water bowl but you think maybe she doesn't like it? Does she make a big mess at the bowl, seeming to use her paws to play in the water? Has your veterinarian said that your older or sick cat needs to ingest more moisture?

A water fountain might be a great solution for your home.

Reasons Water Fountains Are Good for Cats

There are several reasons why having a water fountain available for your cat might be a great idea.

In all of the above cases, a water fountain can encourage your cat to drink more. The water looks more like a natural source in the wild would and often tastes better.

Bonus Tip: Cats don't generally like to drink water near where they eat. In the wild, you will often see cats dragging their food away from water sources. Put your water fountain in a different location (even just across the room) from your cat's food bowl.


Our Favorite Water Fountain

At CatHealth.com, our favorite water fountain for cats is the Drinkwell Pagoda. We love it for many reasons, including:


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