Reddit mentions of PetSafe Cat and Dog Water Fountain - Automatic Water Dispenser - Drinkwell Pagoda Ceramic Fountain for Pets - Filter Included - 70 oz

I watched a video of your fountain and it sounds really quiet. Does yours sound like this or is it much louder? If it's louder, it could be motor issues on the pump.

This is the fountain we bought, we bought the 40 oz version but it doesn't look like they make them anymore. The 70 oz version might be overkill if you have just one cat, but I can vouch that the motor on the pump is quiet and doesn't seem to bother our cats and is too heavy for them to move.

Every night as I use the bathroom I run the water in the bathtub for a bit so my cats can have a drink from the faucet. They love it. Would recommend this to anyone who doesn't have a dedicated cat fountain.

EDIT: This is the fountain I personally own though, would also recommend. Keep your kitties hydrated

I bought this one. It can be completely disassembled and it's mostly ceramic except for the pump so it's easy to clean. You do have to clean it once a week but it's like doing a few dishes.

I also recommend a cat fountain. We got our kitties

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Drinkwell-Pagoda-Ceramic-Fountain/dp/B00BD3UN8C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=17GPADNI1FRW7&keywords=pagoda%2Bcat%2Bfountain&qid=1550231265&s=gateway&sprefix=pagoda%2B&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&th=1

We like it because the whole thing comes apart and is dishwasher safe. You can buy off brand filters on Amazon too which are significantly cheaper than the drink well brand.

Is he lethargic? Is he eating his wet food? If neither, then I agree with the other commenters to not worry.

I also agree with the suggestion to get a fountain. Here's the one we purchased. Both my cats love it and drink so much more since purchasing it last year. One of the cats just stared at it for about a week before trying it, but now loves it.

I do not! But you can get them on amazon: PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Ceramic Dog and Cat Water Fountain, White, 70 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD3UN8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Wr77AbZE5ZM7Q

I actually ended up with this one after lots of agonizing: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Drinkwell-Ceramic-Pagoda-Fountain/dp/B00BD3UN8C/ Do you know there are no less than two websites devoted entirely to comparing cat fountains?

I second the pet fountain - you may want to get a ceramic or stainless steel one instead of plastic, however, as plastic can easily harbor bacteria and can lead to outbreaks of "cat acne". I have this fountain:

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Drinkwell-Fountain-Ceramic-Capacity/dp/B00BD3UN8C/ref=sr_1_12?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1495836250&sr=1-12&keywords=cat+fountain

It's pricier, but worth the investment.


BTW - your kitty is a "Domestic Shorthair" - this is a catch-all term that basically covers all non-pedigreed cats of a certain fur length (the other terms are Domestic Longhair and Domestic Mediumhair, for long- and medium-furred cats, respectively). This basically means a moggy/"mutt" cat. Unless you know for certain a cat is a specific breed, with a pedigree from a breeder, they are referred to as "Domestic (fur length)hairs".


Tabby is a coat pattern, not a breed (it is the stripy pattern you see in a lot of cats). Your girl would be called "bicolor" or "tuxedo" in terms of coat color/pattern.

[Might want to consider a water fountain.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BD3UN8C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492138553&sr=8-1&keywords=pagoda+cat+fountain)

This fountain might be a good option if you want something smaller. I use the 168 Oz. one for my two cat's but I admit I do have to dump a lot when it get's cleaned. It's only 70oz and according to the PDF I found for disassembly the carbon filter comes AFTER the pump. It also uses the same pump as the 168 oz model. I haven't used it but it has a lot of reviews and Drinkwell's have been a solid product in my experience.

Yes! I’ve got this one. It’s easy to clean and my cats can’t knock it over (which they used to do with plastic dishes.)

Get one that isn't as tall and has a wide base and us made of heavier materials. Something like these

Pioneer Pet Stainless Steel Fountain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037NKDSG

PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD3UN8C

We have the Pagota and our cats love it.

> cats don't like to touch their whiskers on things

When I learned this, I realized how many things I could change. I got them dog food bowls, which tend to be bigger, and swapped fountains to this one: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Drinkwell-Pagoda-Ceramic-Fountain/dp/B00BD3UN8C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549376852&sr=8-4&keywords=ceramic+pet+fountain

I don't have a picture of my old one, but it was also plastic (i learned about why plastic is bad around the same time). My only complaint with mine is it doesn't hold as much water as my last one, but it still lasts a couple days, and it's probably healthier rotating water more often anyway.

We got this PetSafe Ceramic Fountain because one of our cats got a UTI and bladder stones.

It’s pricey AF, but worth it in our eyes. Our cats love drinking from it. They drink way more water now than they did when they just had bowls, which is keeping them both healthy (but especially the one who got the UTI). It’s also pretty easy to clean and has replaceable filters.