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Most cat parents leave bowls or dishes of water for their cats to drink from. But anyone who has owned cats knows just how fussy they can be.
Many cats simply refuse to drink from bowls. Most cats hate slimy bowls and dishes, and we all know that slime can also cause infections in cats.
Naturally, it is a hassle to remember to clean the bowl and fill it with fresh water every day.
If you have multiple cats, then you’d also need multiple bowls, which can take a lot of time and energy to clean and refill on a day-to-day basis.
Enter the Catit flower cat water fountain. We think the cat water fountain is the best invention since cat litter!
What Makes Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain Stand Out
What makes it better?
- Unique flower design attracts cats to drink more
- Triple-action filter removes impurities and debris
- Multiple water flow settings for cat preference
- Compact size fits easily in any room
- Easy to disassemble and clean for hassle-free maintenance
The Catit flower cat water fountain comprises a water fountain reservoir with a lid topped by a plastic flower.
The motor pushes water up through a multi-level filter system and a pump assembly. This pushes clean water out through and over the flower’s petals.
The unit produces a slow and steady stream of water when plugged in. Catit fountains’ “flower” assembly can be twisted, lifted, or pushed down to adjust the stream and speed of water flow.
It provides picky cats with three different water flow settings and speeds. Many skittish cats tend to be afraid of loud or gushing water streams.
As a result, you can adjust the setting to reduce the noise and speed to a gentler flow. You can also remove the flower entirely and let your cat drink from the collected water on top.
Depending on the size you choose, Catit flower cat water fountains can hold up to 100 fl. oz. or 3 liters of water. (There is also a Catit Mini triple-action fountain with 50.7 fl. ounces of water.)
The double filtration layers of activated carbon and cotton mesh remove dissolved salts like calcium that are responsible for urinary issues in cats.
It powers the fountain using either electricity or a USB plug.
Features
- Choose from 3 different water flow settings.
- Filtration levels: your cat gets healthy, tasty, impurity-free water.
- Quiet operation
- Well-designed and easy for cats and kittens to access.
- It is wobble-free and heavy, so it is tipping-proof.
- Compact—ideal for small rooms or apartments
- The box for the fountain can be converted into a cat toy!
- BPA-free and easy to clean
- Handy water-level window
Assembly
We love the fact that the fountain is easy to assemble.
We disliked products where you had to spend hours reading instructions, following diagrams, and using tools.
Catit has none of that: within minutes you can set up the pump, reservoir, and flower.
Fill the water to the indicated level. The fountain comes with a 4 ½ ft cord to plug into an outlet.
The user manual isn’t too helpful; it has a tiny font and too many languages. But you won’t need it much. We had no issues during the assembly.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Catit fountain is fairly easy. The parts all come off (except the propeller; I always need something to pry it out).
Simply soak everything in vinegar and distilled water. This takes care of the mold.
Brush the parts with an old toothbrush, but you could use a soft sponge.
A friend, who also owns Catit, recommends using hydrogen peroxide for the job, saying that it eases the pump cleaning process.
Operation
The Catit water fountain has a silent operation. The only time it becomes a bit noisy is when the water level drops.
That is a boon for cat parents, since you’d know when to refill the pet water fountain. A replacement pump is fairly easy to get.
Benefits
- Cat fountain features 3 different water flow settings for picky...
- Can hold up to 3L in the cat water bowl and takes up little floor...
- Features handy water level indicator window with LED nightlight, and...
- Great for encouraging drinking water in picky cats.
- Water flow is adjustable.
- Easy to assemble
- Fairly easy to clean
- Low-noise operation, gentle flow
- BPA-free plastic
- Double-filtration with cotton mesh and activated carbon layers.
Drawbacks
- Very short power cord
- Power failure leads to thirsty cats.
- It gets moldy and needs cleaning twice a week at least.
- Curious cats can pull out the floral part.
How it compares to others
There are stainless steel water fountains available that tend to get very moldy and are difficult to clean.
The Catit flower water fountain overcomes this drawback. (Catit also makes a stainless steel version.).
The dual filtration ensures the removal of many harmful minerals, like calcium, from tap water, a bonus over other fountains.
The adjustable flow of water is a benefit over other cat water fountain brands.
How has it evolved?
Today, there are many versions of the Catit flower water fountain available.
The Catit 2.0 Senses is pricier by a few bucks but comes with an LED nightlight as well as an indicator for the low water level window—so no thirsty cats ever!
Catit Senses also features double filtration with cotton and activated carbon to filter out chemical and physical impurities.
The replacement filters are readily available, and you can replace them every 2–3 months.
What to Consider Before Buying
Cats are picky creatures. Some cats refused to drink from fountains, and they stuck to their bowls.
Finicky cats, very young, scared kittens, or older cats used to drinking from bowls or needing an abundant stream of water may not take to the fountain.
The power cord is short, so make sure you have an outlet that is easily accessible.
The fountain needs regular cleaning—at least twice a week. So make sure you set time aside for the job. This is important for your cat’s health and well-being.
FAQs
HOW LONG DO CATIT WATER FOUNTAIN FILTERS LAST?
You need to change the filter once it starts appearing saturated. Most users change it once every 2-3 months. It depends on how many cats you own as well as how hot it is in your area.
IS CATIT DRINKING FOUNTAIN SAFE?
Yes, Catit uses high-quality, BPA-free materials. The fountain is heavy, so there is no chance your cat can tip it over.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE THE WATER IN MY CAT’S WATER FOUNTAIN?
The indicator will tell you when it is time to refill the reservoir. You can also hear a gurgling sound as the reservoir empties.
Final Word
The fountain is well-designed, easy to assemble, fairly easy to clean, and attractive. It’s compact for small spaces.
The fountain’s height is suitable for kittens and older cats to drink comfortably from.
As long as the water level is optimal, the motor also runs noiselessly. The filter removes impurities as well as harmful salts, which is important for your pet’s health.
All in all, we definitely recommend Catit to every cat owner concerned about their cat’s water intake.
Have you tried using the Catit flower cat water fountain? We’d love to hear about your experiences below!
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Last update on 2024-04-11 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Hi, this is very interesting.
The electrical wire between the pump end and the USB end has frayed and no longer allows conduction.
We cannot find a replacement.
And cannot use another USB Wire because the pump side is hardwired.
We only had it about 9 months when the fray became apparent and the conduction was intermittent
Now at about 11 months and it won’t work at all.