Top 5 Best Cat Water Fountains (We Tested Them All)
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2024
- The best cat water fountains provide fresh running water for a week or more, employ smart filtration systems, don’t have a lot of fiddly parts, and are a cinch to clean. Based on these requirements, we recommend the following 5 water fountains as the best you can buy. We independently purchased and tested these products and are not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in this video.
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After hours of research and hands-on testing, we’ve chosen the Petkit Eversweet 2 as the overall best cat water fountain you can buy. With helpful indicator lights, dishwasher-safe construction, quiet operation, and a three-level filtration system, the Petkit Eversweet 2 is a smart, efficient fountain.
But it’s not the best option for everyone. We bought and tested five water fountains and identified where each one’s strengths and weaknesses lie. Whether you’re focused on budget, need a stainless steel fountain to fight acne, or have both dogs and cats in the home, there’s something here for you.
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Which of these fountains was your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments!
Be my pet.
@@elifire4147 har har har u so funneh
Thank you! Option #2 looks best as cats are picky with water flow sources, and this one has 4 ♥️
I dont know I just fell in love with your beautiful face
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But mine is blue, and has a blue LED on the pump and holds more water then the green one. Looks fancy at nigth and the cats love it since day 1.
Mostly agree, but here's something you don't see in just a few weeks/months of testing. The plastic fountains absorb bacteria into the pores. I scrubbed my Drinkwell fountain 2x a week, and I mean a complete disassemble of the pump, cleaning out the inner workings with a pipe brush, etc. This worked great at first but then years later my cat went to the hospital with a urinary infection. This is odd since my house is probably in the top percentile for cleanliness, quality of food, medical attention for cats, etc.
I brought the Drinkwell in and the cat hospital swapped it. They found bacteria in the pores, the sort of thing that could only be killed by bleaching the fountain during cleaning. Obviously that's out of the question since no one bleaches a drinking fountain, it would cause more harm than good. I went back to a stainless steel because there's no way for bacteria to seep into the pores.
Ceramic, glass or metal. Never plastic. Never.
Exactly! Completely agree!
This reinforces my idea of buying a small pump and putting it on a metal bowl. Thank you
Isn't there always going to be plastic involved? Anytime there's a pump there has to be a plastic tube somewhere in the mix
@@boyitellyahwat at the very least the pump is replaced & is small comparatively
Once per month, when it's time to clean the fountain, we remove the filter, flush existing water, rinse it and put a small amount of bleach and hot water in. Let it run for 5-10 min, then clean everything with soapy water. Never had a issue with my cats . We own 2 Catit flower fountains for years. The 5-10 minutes kills all bacteria and second wash removes any leftover bleach or residue. Washing both fountains takes 5-10min.
My cat loves the sound of flowing water.
I don't even have a cat.....why am I here
The New Colourful Vibe
same here lol
you never know, you might get a cat any day! :)
Me too, am planing to get a cat one day, so am binge watching cat videos as am preparing for a baby lol
Maybe you’re meant to go adopt a kitty that needs a loving home 😻
Have you exclaimed “holy catnip!” recently? 👀🕵🏻
Lmho this comment made me literally lol
I would love to see you review ceramic fountains and more stainless steel options. So many sources say plastic is a bad idea bc it offers too much breeding ground for bacteria
I think it should be fine if you wash it often like Atleast once a week scrub it with dish soap and soak in vinegar and water for 20-30min also.
I was really worried to see my kitty not drinking that much, but after I saw ur video I decided to get her a small flower fountain. Huge difference, she drinking alot more than before and the best part is she is enjoying drinking water. I really thank you for this video. It changed and helped my kitty alot.
Keep up the good work.👍
That's what I have for my 3 kitties. That and the omega paw rolling litter box and world's best litter. I swear it's like you can't tell I have 3 cats living with me
What is the fountain you choose please?
@@OnthLvRoad the green Pet Fountain Water Drinking for Cat
Same ... my new kitty wouldn’t drink from her bowl but I’d catch her in the sink lol. Bought her the catit mini flower fountain and she loves it
@@na3093na OK thanks :)
Really nice review very refreshing to watch a thorough explanation of products that is not over edited review style was eloquent and clear. over produced videos can be obnoxious.
Ceramic, glass or stainless steel are best.
I knew this applied to regular bowls but does this still apply to something that’s filtered? The bacteria angle isn’t relevant with these unless you literally never clean them
@@zknight4481 bacteria and algae will grow anyway. Reducing that potential is always a good idea. There are also things that are leached out of plastics, and plastics do pick up smells and tastes that are pets are much more sensitive to than we are.
@@zknight4481 Filter only catches particulates and carbon catches chemicals. They do not kill bacteria. Bacteria will actively grow on and in your carbon filter and foam mesh, the saliva and food particles will actual culture them like a kitchen sponge.
@@Eric-zs6rd this explains why my cat avoided her fountain like the plague after a week or two no matter how many times I changed it. Does this mean that the flaw is the fountain or that a ceramic or steel one would be better?
Not completely true! It’s your cats food and also depending on how often you clean your cats dishes on how good they are. I went the ceramic, glass and stainless steel route and my male cat continued to get feline acne for the longest time. It was found out it was the food and not the dishes. Since we switched to grain free and free flow fountain (even though it is plastic) he’s not had acne since!
I bought the first one that she talked about, & my cat's absolutely love it! I have 6 cat's, & I rarely RARELY see 3 of them drink water, but once I installed this I see all of them drinking water alllll the time now lol it's adorable & eases my mind, because I know for sure that they're getting enough water now, whereas before I didn't so I was worried about them being dehydrated. I would definitely recommend investing in one 😊
Finally, I found a good review without moronic music that prevents me from assessing the noise level of fountain. Only the noise meter is missing. Thanks!
Any time I need a review of cat products, your website is my first stop. Your video reviews are thorough & interesting! Thank you for all your hard work & attention to detail.
I just found this channel while searching for info on sifting litter boxes. I really love how you thoroughly go through all of these different products and give very straight forward information plus pros and cons of each product. I feel confident in my choice of an eversweet fountain and giving a sifting box a try, all thanks to your information! Amazing channel, I appreciate all of the hard work you're putting into informing cat owners ❤️
Matthew, thank you for your kind words! I'm glad that you've found a couple of our videos helpful and am grateful to have you here.
Catit flower fountain is my favorite. We have been using it for over 4 years. After the first 2 years i had to replace the motor, but we love it. One of our cats used to not drink that much water and with the fountain he drinks so much more. Our two cats love it!
Girl, home freaking run on this vid. Much appreciated! The only thing I noticed was that I didn’t hear a price for the stainless steel one, but overall you answered all my questions in one neat & clean spot, thanks for rocking!!!
Wow! You showed up on our "Recommended" this morning. The first 2 videos I watched are absolutely timely and relevant for our little family! Heartfelt thanks to the whole "All About Cats" family and to UA-cam for suggesting this site to us! Thank you much! 💗
My cat loved to knock over and take apart the Catit flower fountain. It only lasted a week before I donated it.
I guess it depends on the cat. I have 3 that haven't managed to knock it over yet
I used to pour bottles of water into my cats bowl for fun until I saw your video. I got stainless steel one. The Cat absolutely loves it so it was worth the extra money. Thank you🙏
I have had the pioneer stainless steel ones for years. I hand clean this and change the filter once a week. I adore it and so do my cats!
I've used the Petsafe Drinkwell platinum fountains for 20 years. I've just replaced the pump on one probably 3 times in 20 years. I disassemble them, clean with hot water, bleach and dish soap once a week. I only use filtered water from fridge or distilled water to keep pump in good working order. My cats love them.
Distilled water is bad for cats! -- they need the natural minerals or health will suffer, shortening the cat's life.. Using filtered water is best for cats and fountain longevity.
The plastic water fountains caused 2 of my Mainecoons skin issues. This was difficult to figure out but once I removed the plastic water fountain, they stopped scratching and chewing and their scabbing disappeared. Also before anyone comments, I did clean my water fountain thoroughly twice a week.
I have the same case, acne chin and this is also advised by Vets.
Interesting, I have a mainecoon who recently got some acne, the vet gave me cleaning pads, but I couldn't figure out what was causing it. Do you still use the water fountains?
@@ryechal I do not. I would recommending removing the fountain to see if it clears up. I changed to a ceramic fountain.
i just got a cat and i'm watching all your reviews on multiple cat products. just wanna thank you, they have been so helpful!!!
I know it's been a couple of years since your review, but, it's still highly relevant and has helped me easily choose a fountain best suited for my fur family. I was in an Amazon, Google, Random website spiral but you have stopped the tailspin and made it simple. Cheers again!
That's great to hear, Leah! :D
we use the catit flower fountain in my house, and all of my eleven cats love it. it’s very easy and stays full for a good long time
11? Goddamnnnnnnnn
My 2 cats are in love with it. I refill it every 2 days. They really love it.
Hi i have a question. How many times do you clean and change the filters? And when you buy new filters, do u need to buy the same filter in the package?
@@guchaechae3612 I change it every 30 days and I buy the Catit filters but there's many others on Amazon.
@@nathalylopez3124 thank you so much! Can you send me a link tho? I wanna buy the same filters
Thank you so much for all of the informative videos you make about cats! They are much appreciated 💗
I have the mini version of the Catit Flower Fountain and I can confirm the flimsiness on that model at least. My cat is not the least bit rowdy but she is a little too clever for her own good and she is used to operating puzzle toys to get her food.
Fun fact: if you lift the lid while the fountain is running, the stream will go from gently bubbling up to spurting several inches up in the air and splashing everywhere.
My cat tested this *twice* before I secured the lid with duct tape. It's like living with a scientist.
1 of my kittens is a water obsessed problem solver too. This fountain isn't for naughty babies, what a mess😹 I wonder if that stainless steel 1 would stay together? I worry with that round bottom she'd tip the whole thing over
Thats so funny! I would appreciate a smart cat like that. Ive only had one real smarty before, a Maine Coon ,as a kitten she was chasing then retrieving her toys, so I knew something was up, everybody loved her. Mine now, is... complacent but loved.
This was a really well-done review! Thanks for posting.
good, high quality video for such a small channel! Great job thanks
I have the Catit flower fountain and both of my Siamese kitties LOVE it!
Thank you for such an in-depth review!
Ty so much for your review. I prefer the verbal reviews sooo much! Especially comparing videos! Ty Ty Ty!
Lots of good information, thanks!
Every time I'm looking to buy something for my cats I always come across your review videos. I appreciate all the testing you do on products.
I would either go with stainless steel or ceramic fountains
I have to because my older cat is sensitive to plastic.
@@maez6844 this explains a lot...
We have had the DRINK WELL larger fountain for years and love it! Our cat of 15 years ( passed in November) also loved it which was more important. Yes it has a few extra parts for cleaning, so what? We kept it in storage and have recently adopted two kittens, we have the fountain out for them now. They were feral from a shelter so socializing is still going on. I am sure this large capacity fountain will serve them well as they are consuming large bowls of water at the moment.
I bought a Veken Pet Fountain, 84oz/2.5L Automatic Water Fountain and I LOVE IT. It is most similar to the CatIt Flower, but it has a large capacity. It serves 4 cats & 2 small dogs. I fill it each morning. It was $25 on eBay.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do these reviews. We have had the Pioneer Pet Raindrop for ten+ years. Over that time we’ve had 11 cats and three dogs. They’ve all enjoyed the fountain. We’ve replaced the motor and filter enclosure once. The replacement filters are inexpensive and easy to buy from Chewy. It’s simple to clean and assemble and runs quiet. I would highly recommend.
Is it quiet? Im choosing between the pioneer and flower. Just dont know which one to get...
@@tructran692 It’s very quiet; doesn’t make hardly any sound.
@@martimar7181 I'm just choosing between the pionner and petkit eversweet 3. Love the stainless steel :)
Thank you for the wonderful and honest review on these products. Well done !
i tested many fountains , the drinkwell original is amazing and i have mine -5 of them since 15 years- never broke. its a #1 of al fountains and easy to clean
Thank you for reviewing these fountains! I have owned the Drinkwell fountain for my one cat. He loves the streaming water feature. It's VERY easy to maintain. I take it apart weekly and put it in the dishwasher. I use filtered water in my tank , so I have no need for the filter that comes with the fountain. It does not feel flimsy at all. I have it in a place that I have accidently kicked it and nothing has happened to it. Furthermore, The company has great customer service. I once put the bottle lid in the dishwasher with heat dry and melted it because it fell to the dishwasher floor. They replaced the entire water tank for me. In 6 years that I have the fountain I have only replaced the pump once. I don't mind the water sound, reminds me a a little waterfall fountain, Not noisy. I would definitely buy it again.
Great comment! Thanks for sharing your experience with the Drinkwell.
I've had one for years and don't find the plastic flimsy either. Have never tried washing it in the dishwasher but it's a pita to clean it manually. Like you I don't find the pump to be loud either. It's also good as it has a fairly large receptacle for water at the base of the water stream in case you lose power which some fountains don't have.
We received the large Drinkwell fountain as a gift 17 years ago and are still using it today for 3 cats. It works great, the charcoal filters are cheap ($1) and the cats love it. We replaced the pump once (it was around $10). We add water once a week or so. You just lift up the clear reservoir, carry it to the sink and fill it from the faucet. It has an ingenious cap design that prevents it from leaking when lifted from the fountain. It's kind of clunky to clean, but thoroughly cleaning the fountain and pump parts with household vinegar once a month has provided us with many years of service.
We have 3 of the Drinkwell fountains (one on each level of our home) for our 2 cats. The oldest of the three fountains is 7 years old, the newest is 9 months old. All work great.
Yes that has been my experience as well. I have been using the same Drinkwell fountain for over 9 years with no problems. It’s easy to clean, filters are inexpensive and I have only replaced the pump once.
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getting my kitten tomorrow which will be my first cat ever and love yoir videos, so relaxing snd informative
This channel is everything
Thank you for the video. Really helpful and helped us to get the right fountain.
i like the catit flower fountain the best! i'm gonna be buying it! Thanks!
Hope it works out for you!
I have two of the Drinkwell Platinums. Have had one of them for a really long time. They are kind of a pain to clean, but changing filters is really easy.
I have the catit water fountain and my cats love it. They were always wanting the tap on in the bathroom to drink out of and they love this with the options. One likes to drink from the top and one sticks his face right in the stream. Mine makes absolutely no noise and I couldn't be happier with it.
Some very good products here. Thank you for sharing!
We have had the Catit Flower for a while, and have been very happy. A huge advantage is that the filters are available widely and are usually in stock. When a company says their filters last 2-4 weeks, it is usually optimistic. With multiple pets and hot weather, you are going to need to change them more often than 4 weeks. Set a calendar reminder! Buying multipack filters make this more affordable. Having said all that, we are moving to the Pioneer Pet Raindrop. The main reason is that having multiple drinking options works better with the preferences of multiple cats. I like the bottom shelf dishwasher safe aspect of it too. We are not unhappy with the Catit, but it is time to upgrade.
hey uhm i have a question! Can you like set a time for it to flow out water or is it constant?
@@JAY2VALIDD It runs 24/7. You could easily put it on a timer switch though.
@@nicbrownable Oh, thank you very much.
I really like the cleanflow for my cats. It has an 80oz bowl with a 90oz reservoir and it circulates the water passing through a carbon filter. My older cat doesnt like hair in her water and the circulation fixes that. She also doesn't like getting her whiskers wet and this has a nice large bowl that keeps her nice and dry. It lasts about a week which is good for me. It does make noise but not bad and sometimes I don't even hear it. The only issues are with hardwater it can clog and seize up the motor. I use filtered water to help it last a bit longer. Also you can buy the bowl portion separately or with the reservoir but not the reservoir separately.
Great reviews!!
this was super helpful thank you!
Interesting! I’ve had four out of five of these products over 17 years, in reverse order though commencing with the Drinkwell Platinum. These products were for the same two Burmese cats (litter mates ie Brother and Sister from same litter).
I’ve just recently purchased them their best water fountain ever.
Here’s my feedback if anyone is interested:
1. Drinkwell: their very first water fountain they had as kittens when they first arrived home was the Drinkwell Original. Not too bad although with no prior experience I had nothing to compare it to. The fountain was a little noisy, not easy to clean and the filtration system was a very poor design allowing non filtered water into the reservoir area.
2. Drinkwell Platinum: I figured this would be an ‘upgrade', it was not. Simply a larger version of the original with sharp 'pokey' edges with channels designed to hold the filter frame that were collection points for dirt to accumulate and very difficult to effectively clean.
The other issue with these previous two fountains and the following two were their open bowl design, this looks appealing but is in fact an enormous dirt and debris catchment area.
Cats frequently have food debris around their mouth whether it is kibble, fresh food or retort (can) which naturally dislodges from their mouths when they drink allowing the debris to drop into the water bowl area, also dust, fur etc is caught on the water surface also contributing to the ‘contaminated' appearance of the water.
Consequently this meant frequently changing and cleaning the fountain bowl and apparatus not weekly but daily or second daily at best.
3. Raindrop Fountain: I had two designs of this system, both were ceramic and looked fantastic, they were a great deal easier to clean, although the filtration system was not amazing - it was more of a 'token gesture'.
My primary disappointment with this was the frequency of cleaning and replacing the water as with the other two Drinkwell products due to their open bowl design as described above. The final deal breaker was in fact breakage! Being ceramic there is a slight fragility factor. The bowl component of the second extremely aesthetically pleasing rectangular design with a small water 'tower' broke, and no matter how much I tried I was unable to replace it despite the many emails I wrote to the manufacturer to purchase a spare part/replacement. I used a large Pyrex dish to continue providing my two cats with a running water drinking system which they were conditioned to as kittens.
Interestingly the literature regarding cats being drawn to running water and subsequently drinking more, therefore contributing to optimal health could not be more accurate in my experience. Undeniably this has been a catalyst for for my two cats' continued health and an enormous benefit with regard to an accidental lily intoxication with my vege-centric little girl who loves green vegetables amongst others including certain fruits.
Had she not been the very well hydrated cat she is (and was at the time) consequently maintaining excellent renal function, then that event at 3 years old would have killed her. The vet specialists claimed she would not survive the admission due to her initial blood results, yet she did! Then they stated she absolutely would not survive beyond a couple of years due to the insult that lily intoxicant had damaged her kidneys. She is nearly 17 years old and has just recently undergone a small dental procedure, she has recovered swiftly and as usual her renal function in addition to other physiological functions are in tip-top shape.
4. Cat-It Fountain: Due to their ceramic system being irreplaceable I purchased a Cat-It fountain as an interim measure. It was the more basic blue top design rather than the green top with optional flower as demonstrated but essentially the same system. It had the best filter system so far, easier to clean and maintain, also much easier and more economical to obtain replacement filters.
I was never a fan of its 'cheap' look and feel though, but it did send me in a new direction with regard to superior filtration and ease of maintenance.
5. PetKit Eversweet 2.0: Until only recently this has been their water fountain for the past three years. It is FABULOUS! The system is whisper quiet, my bed is less than 3 meters from where their fountain is running and I am completely unaware of it unless the water volume is running low with the intermittent capturing of air producing a unique sound - otherwise silence. The filtration system is the best ever. It completely seals when seated correctly therefore not permitting any contamination into the primary reservoir area.
While there is the benefit of 'Smart Mode' during periods of darkness and the associated claims of prolonged filter life, I allow mine to run continuously. I find my two cats periodically drink from their fountain through the night if they awaken, the smart mode was provided an inadequate supply of water for them both as a result.
The system is easy to clean, there is also another filter that sits in front of the pump, this is easily cleaned and while the recommendation is for monthly replacement, I’ve found that rinsing it efficiently each time offers a three month duration, after that there is impregnated debris that is difficult to rinse out - therefore replacement is in order.
My only dislikes: the top filter tray and water 'bowl' is difficult to remove when seated in place, and the pump does not come out so makes cleaning slightly fiddly.
The ONLY reason I have replaced this fantastic unit is for the reasons provided below. I certainly will not be offloading or discarding this unit though, it will be a excellent backup unit if needed or even a second source of water if necessary for summer months.
6. PetKit Eversweet 3.0 Wireless: this is their seventh and absolute best unit ever, I can see no reason to ever replace this unit. It brings all of the benefits of the Eversweet 2.0 with the following improvements:
- Stainless Steel Reservoir Bowl
- Stainless Steel Filter Tray
- Easier to remove assembly
- More effective Pre-Pump Filter
- Superior Pump design, they are all somewhat the same although this design is the very best I’ve seen yet.
- Wireless completely removable Pump, easy to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning
- Links to iOS/Android App providing reminders for water level and top up as necessary, filter replacement and few other remote control options.
It is more robust with durable components, the complete modular assembly is brilliantly designed, no hard to reach areas making cleaning far more efficient and simple. A great deal of thought and intelligent foresight has gone into improving what was already a great design making this unit unbeatable.
The reservoir bowl and assembly is removed from and seated on a power baseplate that also houses the indicator lighting, again this is a wireless connection other than the USB power cable which connects to the household power supply.
In all sincerity I do not NOT work for PetKit, I am thrilled I discovered their products three years ago though. I have an automatic feeder from them which I plan to upgrade also due to the new generation's far superior improvements. They produce automated litter systems which I do not have any experience with, my cats were trained early to use the toilet with a marvellous system called the ‘Litter Kwitter', they now also have access to a fabulous enclosed garden area also for all their recreational and personal requirements.
I hope this information was useful, which ever type of fountain you select go your cat/s (or dogs) be sure to keep it in clean pristine condition and replace the entire water volume weekly even if it was just topped up the day before.
Both cats and dogs are naturally drawn to running bodies of water, any water that regularly has its surface tension broken as a consequence of running water is accepted by the animal as been clean, fresh, well oxygenated and therefore safe to drink. This is why it is not uncommon for them to drink water from the bottom of the shower, toilet bowl (dogs), running garden hose or even running water faucet/tap. They are less inclined to drink from water bowls unless extremely thirsty or know it has recently been refilled. Still bodies of water like this in nature are instinctively known to be stagnant or unsafe to drink, they will only consider these sources as a option if desperation/excess thirst overrides their better judgement.
Water fountains encourage your cats/dogs to drink more plentifully which eliminates a great many health concerns arising from poor hydration and challenged renal (kidney) function. It is one of the most essential pet accessories. Investigate all available options well to find the best product for your requirements and of course financial considerations.
Personally I wouldn’t go past either of the PetKit Eversweet options, or if finances dictate, the Cat-It water fountains are an excellent alternative. The former options are more expensive and far less efficient, in addition to being frustrating to maintain.
Just bought a Catit for my cat, he loves it!
Very informative! Thank you!!
Thanks for the review! I decided to get the PetKit Eversweet 3!
Very thorough review, exactly what I was looking for. I now have had the Cate Mate fountain for 2 years and it’s getting harder and harder to clean it from grime and limescale (even inside the pump, where you need an old toothbrush or similar). I am particularly nazi when it comes to hygiene so I think I’m going for the stainless steel fountain, although I don’t particularly like the model you displayed as my cats love a good stream. Thank you for this video! Very helpful!
I loved this video! our accents are so different that the word “water fountain” sounds made up to me now 😂
Helpful information and very well presented! Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for the feedback.
Thanks for the review. The noise level is really important, so it would be good to be able to compare them quantitatively, even if only with the same phone app. Always enjoy your videos, I always learn something new.
Had a Catit fountain....1 cat and 2 small dogs loved it. Now have 2 cats and 1 small dog....thinking of getting another.
I had to convert from stationary bowls and reservoirs to powered fountains after mosquitoes started breeding in the bowls INDOORS! The first unit I bought a few years ago was the Cat-It fountain. I've never really had any problems with it, and this is in a household with six cats. I later upgraded the upstairs bowl and reservoir to a Cat-It fountain as well. The only difference between the two is that the later one actually has a convenient sight window in front so the water level is easily visible. With the older one, you have to listen each day to hear the very evident water "tinkling" or "trickling" sound indicating it's time to refill.
Despite the top simply laying on the tank, I've never had any of the cats dislodge it. When the ferrets are let out for their weekly cage cleaning, they will go to the Cat-It as well and drink, and they haven't tried to remove the top either. All in all I'm quite satisfied with the Cat-It fountains, and I'm pleasantly surprised the little pumps have lasted as long as they have.
This is a very informative video, well done and thank you!
Wonderful review. Thank you so much
I have 3 Drinkwell Platinum water fountains. I rotate them. My 2 cats love drinking from the running water. I've had them for 8 years.
I own the Catit fountain. It's pretty solid. There definitely is a benefit to giving it all a rinse off once a week.
There's sometimes a price break ordering larger packs of filters too.
I’m about to get a cat and your videos are helping me prepare for it
Thanks for all the cat research!!! Your videos have helped tremendously with my new furry friend!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm thinking on getting a water fountain for my cat, she has become fixated on drinking from the bidet and keeps ignoring her water bowl. She definitely prefers to see the water running, even if I do clean the bowl everyday.
I was worried because I don't have a free plug in the kitchen so I think I'll have to put the fountain in the bathroom, so I hope to get a quiet one.
Pretty sure some of this brands don't exist in my country, but it was very helpful regarding what to look for and different types.
We have a multi cat household and have used the large Drinkwell fountain for over 10 years. We have used Lime Away to eliminate the calcium lime build up and changed the filters. I also just leave out a plain water bowl. One of the cats loves ice cubes in the water! We have had good success with the Drinkwell!
Lime Away? I would be worried they might get sick, plastic absorbs. But hmmmm....I started using a steel wool scrub pad and it helps. Also add a little bit of vinegar to the dishwasher when washing. But I have to be careful with that, because if it doesn't rinse well then I have to to another round of rinsing, cats will walk away from the fountain. Lol. Only happened a couple times, but I also didn't pay attention to how much vinegar I added. 😅 but good tip!
Good job on the review.
Love the cat mate I have had for several years and the same pump is still working.
Thanks, that was helpful. Subbed.
Glad it was helpful, Mike! Happy to have you here.
We have 2 of the cat mate fountains, we like them because they are quiet, doesn't have any lights that annoy me and my cats, it's super easy to clean, and most importantly our cats actually seem to like them. One of our 3 cats really seems to like that there are three tiers for him to drink from, since he seems to pick a new spot to drink out of every time he goes over to it. It's definitely my top pick if you don't need or want anything fancy.
I have used the Drinkwell Platinum fountain since 2004. I have never had a problem with it, and my 2 cats love it. It is large capacity and I change the filter once per month. Amazon has the filters at a good price. It is only noisy when it runs too low on water, and the water flow handle can be a little flimsy, but you don't really need to fool with it. I can completely clean it (taking all the pieces apart, I use a small brush or qtips to clean the motor, etc) within 15 minutes.
I have the Drinkwell Platinum. One of my previous cats loved it, she loved drinking from the stream as it poured down. Another drank from the bowl part. My current cat doesn't drink from it as much, he uses other bowls mostly, but he loves sitting next to it. Perhaps he likes the motor noise or the running water noise.
Thank you for the review. I love the cat pillow too!😹
I love my PetKit Pure Drink which looks similar to the one one the left. Company answers questions too. I like the smart mode which circulates every three minutes. My cats actually wait for it to turn on .. so funny.
I wish I had seen this before I tried two other water fountains. I needed one that was easy to clean, put together, and the filters were easy to access , and replace. The two I tried hard to clean, and filters not easy to replace... Thanks for this.
Thanks the review helped me to choose the right one
That's great to hear, Michael! Thanks for the comment.
Fabulous review! Very thorough. Thank you for disassembling them on camera, this makes it much less intimidating when you have to buy them online before getting to see them in person. The demos of the fountains turned on and running were very helpful too. >^.^
@@parrotrio3959 like I’ll trust you there’s a reason the video description exists scammer
My cat always go through this phase where he wants to drink out the sink and.. no 🤨so I want to buy him a fountain 🙂
same! my cat only drinks from the sink
I had this issue. That's why I got the drinkwell, for the long stream. My cat stopped demanding the faucet to be turned on. 😂
dafire like who do they think they are ?? Like who is the owner and who the pet ? 💀
I have the same problem. My twins love to drink from a running faucet. As their slave, I must turn it on for them and hope I don't forget to turn it off. Did you buy a fountain? I am trying to decide which one to get and somehow this video didn't help me decide. Probably the Catit to match the Catit slow feeder I already have.
@@heenanyou nope just keeping the faucet running a tiny bit all night 😕😕 I know very wasteful.. but I’ve bought fountains and they all grew mold in them so idk what to do 🤦🏾♀️ also he’s scared of the loud motors on them so yeah 🙄😒
This is a super good review of all of these so hats off! I just wish I could find people talking about cable/cord lengths. I'm looking for one with a longer cord length and I find it so hard to find those details in and descriptions or reviews
Hey Craig, thanks for commenting. I unfortunately no longer have these fountains on hand for reference, but I do know that they were all relatively short. You may have to pair them with an extension cord. I'd recommend contacting the companies to get the details on cord length. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck!
I kept finding your voice familiar so I closed my eyes and just listened and then it hit me: "Gwyneth Paltrow"! 😊
Thanks for the great reviews. I'm going away and I'm going to feel a lot better now setting them up with an auto-feeder and waterer for my days away. Much appreciated.
I had one like the Drinkwell, but it was really difficult to keep clean with the exposed pool.
Thank You So much, that was a very thorough review!!! Years ago I made one from all stainless steel dog bowl + plate + measuring cup with spout, and solar pump with a sensor. As my kitty walks by or is near, it activates: The cup pours onto the plate, which overflows the plate and pours back into the bowl. It's similar in size to the raindrop fountain (my fave of the 5)
Sweet! Good for you!
I have five indoor cats and two Catit fountains that I have been using for many years. I've never had an issue with either of the pumps and they are very quiet to run. Cleaning is relatively quick and easy and you can find filters on amazon that fit the fountain that are more economic than buying the catit brand. I've never had a problem with my cats getting chin acne, and I believe that's because their chins do not actually have to come into direct contact with the fountain itself since the water flows over the flower petal design like a waterfall. I did have a Drinkwell way in the past, but my cats did not really want to use it and you had to clean it all the time. I also had a Teardrop fountain and again my cats did not seem inclined to use it. Thank you for your review of the fountains. If I ever have a reason to switch I have a good idea of what else is out there.
You are my hero. My kitty is 16 and had health issues. I'm trying to spoil him while he's still here and I heard a fountain might be fun for him.
My sister has the Eversweet and I have the platinum drinkwell. I actually find hers to be more cumbersome when refilling water. Funny enough, she has 4 pets and I have one! Thankfully we’re both happy with our choices.
I have one that's similar to the stainless steel one but it's ceramic. It's a great fountain and I've never replaced anything but the filter on it over many years. I'm not currently using it though because it's too heavy and, since I had to move back home, I had to put my cat's food and water in less convenient places to move a heavy water fountain around. Still, when I had the space, it was the best.
I originally bought a cat water fountain because I have one cat who would bat the water dish and spill it every time he went to get a drink. I finally realized that he was using the way sloshing water refracts light in order to see what the water level was so as not to get his whiskers too wet. He seems to see the water well enough in a stainless steel bowl though. I am using stainless steel bowls from the 99 cent store right now but that does mean that I have to change the water and wash the bowl at least every two days. I figure I wash my own cup out that much anyway so that's just what you have to do with whatever you drink water out of.
I have purchased the pioneering fountain. One of its drawbacks is cleaning. In order to clean it, one has to dissemble the fountain entirely- you will even have to disengage the power cord which runs through the hole that is built into the bowl. So everytime you clean the fountain, you have to unplug and pull the cord all the way through the cable hole. I am still using it but people should be aware of the design and what it means when it comes to cleaning.
@victorsim 100% agree. It is a simple design , but disassembling that triangular pump holder and the pump itself, and , as you say, pulling out the cord, is a pain. The white pump holder also got pretty grimy over time. It lasted at least 2 years though and is good quality. I wish Amazon still had that Catkit one. 🙁
good information, cool
Thank you for making this video
I really recommend My Lovely Feline, it's a fifty ounce small footprint water fountain.
mylovelyfeline.com/collections/feline-care/products/the-magic-feline-fountain
I just saw this and it looks great, and is see-thru, and has just the kind of flow my tap-drinking cats love. Unfortunately it is about $60 USF or around $78 Canadian, which is double any of the others.
I will have to save up.
We've been using this one for about 2 years, but when I use up the last filter I'm going to toss it. My cats never really warmed up to it, and honestly, I think the filter makes the water taste terrible. Yes, I tasted it trying to figure out why my cats don't seem to like it!
Ahhh I needed this video! My cat hardly ever drinks her water but she will try to lick the faucet in the bathtub 😂 I was considering getting the Catit Flower Fountain but I wasn’t sure how often the filters need replaced.
You guys are just awesome
I've had the Pioneer Pet stainless fountain for a couple of years now and won't change for anything. The flow on mine is much more than the one you displayed and my cat loves drinking in the stream. It's easy to keep clean. You just have to make sure the spout is lined up correctly with the top to work best.
I had to use sellotape to stop my cats taking apart the catit water fountain. More people should talk bout it. My floor was frequently soaked.
Very true! Our female cat is very smart (She learned to open doors on her own) and wanted to know where the water came form... so she got to the filter and ripped it out. And it fell over when it was to emty. She prefers to drink out of random glases in the flat now :'D
The best one, in my opinion, is the pioneer pet ceramic raindrop. It looks just like the one you showed but it's much easier to clean. I know you said the stainless steel was easy, but I found that over time, the water eats the coating away. The ceramic doesn't have this issue. I also really like the durability. I had my first one (the stainless steel) for 3-4 years & it kept on working. Got the ceramic one, which has now lived a full year and going strong. No frills, sure, but has what my cat loves.
I'm searching for a new fountain, I had bought three, the flower one, another similar but without flower and the pet mate, but I always discarded them because I started to see some pink bacteria. Idk what's the problem, maybe because are plastic made of? Do you recommend using the ceramic one to me? Thanks
Mariya M thanks I now know I’m buying the ceramic one I am looking at.
@@begonapinilla1716 you just need to clean them more often
@@begonapinilla1716 the pink bacteria are very common in areas with water laying around. my old apartment had sinks with a flat bottom so the water never quite drained and it happened there too. they feed off protein and soap scum but they’re not toxic. but once then show up they’re resistant to coming away with just soap, they’ll regrow. what you want to do is a 30-60min soak in dilute bleach and then do a regular wash. and that will kill them off. if they reappear, just do it again - your area may just be more susceptible to them. my current apartment doesn’t get them at all which i was pleasantly surprised by.
Mallory,
I just found your videos today. This is the 3rd video of yours I've watched today. I have two cats, and I find your videos to be very informative and entertaining. I have the Petlibro Wireless 5L Cat Feeder and the Drinkwell Platinum Cat Fountain (which you review in this video). Your evaluation of both the feeder and the fountain is spot on. I love your videos and I'm sure I will watching more of them in the days to come. Thanks so much for sharing your videos!
Tim
The Catit flower fountain stopped my cat from splashing water all over the floor, so I’m definitely happy with it!