Cat Mate Genuine Replacement Filter Cartridges for Use with Cat and Dog Mate Pet Fountains, Pack of 6

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In terms of setup and maintenance, the NPET fountain took a little longer to put together, but only because the pictures in the manual were very small and a little difficult to decipher. The unit was up and running in a little over three minutes and, once it was, it was incredibly easy to refill – you just pop the top piece off and refill it in the sink. A cat drinking fountain or pet fountain offers a constant stream of flowing water, helping to provide oxygenated water that your cat will want to drink. These cat fountains also filter out any unwanted particles in the water, with replacement filters available to ensure you can constantly keep water fresh and tasty! After hours of research and hands-on testing, we’ve chosen the Petkit Eversweet 2 as the overall best cat water fountain you can buy. With helpful indicator lights, dishwasher-safe construction, quiet operation, and a three-level filtration system, the Petkit Eversweet 2 is a smart, efficient fountain.

This PetSafe fountain is also one of the loudest we’ve reviewed. Not only did the motor have a noticeable hum, but the water made noise as it splashed into the bowl. Though it’s not noiseless, the Catit Flower Fountain is a quiet unit. The motor produces a faint, almost imperceptible hum. Variety: cat drinking fountains are not one-size-fits-all - we offer a range of different sizes, as well as different materials and styles, depending on what your cat prefers and which options fit in best with your own home. They’re easy to disassemble for cleaning. You’ll want to wash your cat’s water fountain once every couple of weeks. The best ones make this chore as easy as possible. We looked for fountains that had relatively simple designs, didn’t have a lot of parts that could accumulate dirt, and were easy to break down when it’s time to clean. Ideally, they’re dishwasher-safe so you can pop them into the dishwasher and know you’re getting a complete clean. Though the Petlibro is one of the more expensive options we’ve reviewed, we love how easy it is to set up and maintain. The transparent tank makes it easy to monitor the water level and we appreciate its quiet performance as well. What We Liked:Although this pet fountain is fairly simple in design, it does offer one unique feature which sets it apart from the others on this list – it comes with three flow modes. Choose from a standard waterfall, a bubbling fountain, or a three-way leaf design that produces separate streams. With all of these options, you can customize the NPET fountain according to your cat’s preferences. When hygiene is a priority, stainless steel water fountains like this one are your best option. Compared to plastic, stainless steel is less likely to collect bacteria and other contaminants. When it gets scummy, the fountain is a cinch to disassemble and safe to pop into the dishwasher, making cleaning almost completely effortless for cat owners. Surprisingly, our most expensive option—the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum—would likely be the most economical over time. In addition to testing the fountains’ ability to capture hair, I tested their carbon filters by dropping peppermint extract into the clean water and waiting for the filters to neutralize the taste and odor. All of the water fountains performed well in this test, eliminating the mint taste and smell within a few hours. Maintenance Costs With this water fountain you can choose from two water modes. Continuous flow mode creates a 24/7 flow of fresh water while radar induction mode activates the flow only when your cat is detected within 80cm (31.5 inches). In radar induction mode, flow is activated for 20 seconds every hour as well.

The water fountain has a huge 168-ounce water capacity, allowing you to use it for long periods of time without refilling. It’s a good option for multi-cat households in which multiple animals share a single water fountain. Quality products: all of our pet fountain products are made to the finest quality to ensure your cat drinking fountain works continuously. These pet fountains are versatile, ideal for cats and small dogs.

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One thing worth mentioning about this fountain is the filter. It is made from ion exchange resin and activated carbon. The carbon filter is paired with high-density cotton, which performs the function of a pre-filter. Like the Petlibro, the NPET filters water after it passes through the drinking bowl. They’re made from hygienic materials. Stainless steel and ceramic are non-porous and less likely to capture bacteria, making them the cleanest materials for water fountains. Other materials—namely plastic—may collect bacteria, promote chin acne, and might need to be cleaned more frequently.

The Pioneer Pet Teardrop white porcelain model gets a scale (I live in hard water Mountain West) that I can feel (not see) so I will soak it in a diluted vinegar solution and rub until the surface is smooth and I can no longer feel the scale with my fingertips. The filter is in the motor unit and the motor should be disassembled/cleaned somewhat frequently. (Not too difficult and the more you do it, the easier it seems.) I used this model long enough to replace the motor (after 2-3 years) and then the replacement motor stopped working and I replaced the model with Cat-It. It scores points with its adjustable flow control and the appeal of free-flowing water. Cats who love to drink from a running tap will appreciate the free-falling stream, while others will prefer to drink from the lower basin. The water fountain features a prefilter to capture large particles and a carbon filter to remove unwanted tastes and odors from the water.

The Petkit Eversweeet 2, PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum, and Cat Mate all performed decently in this test, capturing almost all of the hair in the prefilter before it could reach the carbon filter.

It has a compact square design with several different levels and drinking stations. Water cascades down from the top bowl into a second level, then tumbles down a ramp into the bottom basin. The ramp reduces splashing and reduces water noise. Speaking of noise, this is one of the quietest water fountains we’ve tried. The motor produces a faint, almost imperceptible, hum, while the water makes barely a sound. Effective: these pet fountains are ideal in helping to keep your cat drinking plenty of water. There are also travel bowls that store water in the walls of the dish, perfect for effective drinking when out and about. Keeping your cat healthy and hydrated is essential for long-term happiness. However, many cats will turn their noses up at a steel bowl full of stagnant water, no matter how frequently you replace it with fresh or try to entice your feline over to it. Here at zooplus we offer a range of cat water fountains, which can help raise your cat’s curiosity and encourage it to drink.How often you need to buy a new carbon filter varies based on the quality of the prefilter. So, a unit with a poorly-designed or nonexistent prefilter may translate to more frequent filter replacement. Operating Noise It’s made from BPA-free plastic but doesn’t have the robust feel of the Eversweet 2 or the Catit Flower Fountain. Instead, the plastic is lightweight and slightly flexible.