Pet Drinking Fountains – Almost a Necessity

Are you tired of always finding your pets’ water bowl empty or full of old, stale water that may be growing mould?

Having a pet drinking fountain makes it easier for your pet to be a little more self-sufficient. Felines and canines alike will enjoy the fresher taste provided by water that is circulating in a fountain. Some animals prefer to drink from a falling stream of water. Pet drinking fountains provide both a bowl for those who are traditional and a free-falling water stream or two; (actually some models have five streams). As another plus, fountains hold more water than standard drinking bowls so you won’t have to be constantly refilling their water.

Some water fountains come as elevated units which provide the higher height that larger, taller dogs will appreciate. Some are even a designer style, so you may find one to fit your kitchen’s decor. Most fountains have a filter which needs to be replaced periodically and all are fairly easy to keep clean. The models whose bowls are removable usually have bowls which are dishwasher safe.

Pet Drinking Fountains – Indoor or Outdoor

Pet drinking fountains may be designed for indoor or outdoor use and make water available whenever Fluffy or Fido want it. If your cat is in search of moving water by jumping up into sinks or bathtubs, she’s probably asking you for a fountain. Cats are notoriously picky eaters, but they can be just as picky about the water provided to them. Fountains can help persuade cats to drink more water to stay well hydrated, an especially dangerous problem with older cats.

Pet Drinking Fountains – Also A Shower!

Some outdoor fountains have the capability of being used as a pet shower- how handy is that? It hooks up to your outdoor faucet, provides drinking water for the dog and allows you to hook up the hose for bathing. There are outdoor fountains that have sensors to turn the faucet on when a dog is near so there is no constantly dripping water and, of course, no more dirty bowls outside that get filled with grass, leaves and start to grow algae.

Some well regarded names in pet drinking fountains are Contech, Drinkwell, and Bridgewell, and you can find them online or at most pet specialty stores, and  online at stores such as Amazon