I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your cat is not drinking enough water. An easy way to remedy this is by getting a pet water fountain. They require a bit more maintenance; you’ll need to take it apart, clean regularly, and change filters monthly, but this is well worth it for the health benefits.
The majority of cats are chronically dehydrated. This can lead to major problems like potentially lethal UTIs. Cats see stagnant water as potentially harmful, so they’re more naturally drawn to moving water in nature. A fountain can help encourage them to drink more by emulating running water and working with their natural instincts. After testing two dozen of these, my cat Basil’s favorite fountain has been the Petkit Eversweet Max. Your cat can be as happy and hydrated as Basil, and you can save some bones now that it’s 25 percent off for Prime Day.
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This high-tech automatic fountain can be either plugged in or cordless battery-powered, so you have the freedom to move it around the house, and it lasts a whopping 83 days on the battery. The drinking bowl is made of stainless steel, which is a must-have with pet fountains, as it’s more hygienic and reduces the chance of harboring harmful bacteria.
You can monitor the fountain from your phone, with a connected app that logs every time your pet drinks and compares it over time to determine whether your cat’s drinking habits have changed. All of this data is helpful to have, as cats’ hydration is so closely tied to their overall health and can be more easily flagged to the vet. The app also keeps track of when the filter needs replacing and when you last added water. However, it doesn’t monitor or show you how much water is left in the basin; you’ll have to manually check. It’s normally on the pricier end of the fountain market, but at only $67, it’s a great deal for a reliable, techy fountain that will last.
Other Great Petkit Pet Tech on Sale
At this point, I’ve tested about half a dozen Petkit fountains, so check out my guide to the best cat water fountains for more info on those and to compare all of the other models I’ve tested.
Plus, all of the Petkit automatic litter box models I’ve tested have been impressive. Check out my automatic litter box guide for more info, and to compare picks. Regardless, I’d check out the wide bevy of Petkit tech on major discount for Prime Big Deal Days.
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