Top Considerations Before Purchasing the Best Cat Water Fountain

1. Top Considerations Before Purchasing the Best Cat Water Fountain Every pet owner knows that drinking more water is important for your cat's health.But not many know that water fountains are a great way ofproddingyour cat to drink more water. For those who know the next step is to decide which pet fountain is right for your cat. The two major considerations when picking a make and model are what the best cat water fountain is made of, and how your cat prefers to drink. We will assess both of these factorsmore deeper so you can purchase the fountain that is designed for your cat. Best Cat Water Fountain Construction Cat water fountains are typically formed of plastic, stainless steel or ceramic. There are also variationswithin the plastic based fountains, because some models are made using cheap plastics that scratch easily.And others of higher quality, higher grade plastics that are prettydurable. Overall, we strongly recommend you to buy a pet drinking fountain that is made of ceramic or stainless steel, and to try avoid fountains that are made of low-grade plastic. All cat water fountains comprise some plastic construction, generally around the pump or motor housing. The crucial thing is to not buy fountains having plastic bowls or drinking surfaces, anywhere your pet's skin may touch it. There are specific reasons why this is so. Firstly some cats are prone to have severe skin reaction to plastics. It cannot be said if this is because of direct allergy to the plastic itself, or if it's due to the bacterial and fungal toxins that can be housedin scratches on the plastic. Whatever the case, reactions

2. can either be mild irritation of their skin, normally on the chin (called chin acne), orsevere infections needing cleansing and antibiotics. Secondly, it is practically impossible to avoid scratches developing in the plastic. Higher grade plastics (used to make more up-market plastic fountains) are more resistant to scratching, but ultimately your thorough cleaning will create micro-scratches, allowing anchorage for bacterial growth. Mold and bacterial growth can emanate smells and odors which can discourage your cat drink from the fountain. It makes no sense buying a model with built-in pet water fountain filters for the health of your cat if it causes health risks, or your cat avoids drinking from it. Cat Drinking Fountain Design Another and equally crucial consideration, is the design of the fountain. There are 2 variants of fountains, those where water flow down the side of the fountain to meet a large pool.And those with a falling stream design, like water flowing from your sink or bathtub faucet. Summary Does your cat like more drinking out of puddles, large bowls, or flat surfaces? If that’s the case, purchase a model with a large pool that comes in both ceramic and stainless steel. On the other hand, if your cat is all the time on your counter or tub begging for you to turn the on the faucet, the model with falling stream design in stainless steel is designed according to your pets’preferences.