Considering which pet drinking fountain is the best one for you, your pets and your lifestyle? Here are a few buying tips that will help you determine which one will suit your needs and the needs of your dog or cat (or both.)
Water holding capacity is a key feature that you should consider before ordering a pet fountain. For larger breed dogs or for homes with multiple dogs or cats or both, be sure to choose one that can hold a lot of water. Some hold as much as a gallon of water while others hold much less so if you’ll be hydrating a thirsty larger dog or multiple animals, then a large capacity pet drinking water fountain is the right one for you.
Drinking area is also important when more than one animal will be using the fountain. Having a circular or tiered drinking area will mean that none of your pets have to wait their turn to get to the water. This is especially important when one dog or cat is more timid than the others. If you’re just hydrating one cat or dog, then there’s no need to spend extra money on a larger drinking area however, most cats prefer a falling water flow such a “faucet” style flow. There are other styles that bubble up or flow down like a stream. Of course in a short amount of time, your pet will adapt to any design you choose.
Materials used in the making of your pet’s fountain should be either ceramic or stainless steel. Ceramic and stainless steel pet drinking fountains are the most hygienic models because they’re bacteria resistant and so much easier to clean and maintain than the cheaper plastic designs. Also, stainless and ceramic can be placed in the dishwasher (be sure to check manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning your particular model) while many plastic models can’t be run through the heated dry cycle. Also plastic tends to scratch from cleaning and use and in those scratches are where bacteria lives and breeds. Bacteria that can make water taste bad, smell bad and can cause your pets to come down with various illnesses. You will find that the cheapest pet fountain options are made of plastic, while you will have to pay more for a stainless steel pet fountain.
Once you’ve chosen the features you need in a fountain for your dog or cat (or both) then it’s a good idea to check out pet drinking fountain reviews before purchasing your own. These reviews are made by people just like you. People who love their pets and want the best for them. One last tip, when ordering your fountain, be sure to pick up a few extra filters so you’ll always have one on hand when it’s time to change them.
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