Best cat water fountains (UK)
Cats drink more from moving water — and better hydration protects the kidneys. The fountain styles worth buying, ranked.
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Chronic low-level dehydration is behind a lot of feline urinary and kidney trouble, and many cats simply won't drink enough from a still bowl. Our water fountain guide covers the why; this page ranks the what.
Stainless steel fountains
Steel resists the biofilm and chin-acne problems plastic fountains develop, and survives the dishwasher. The style we recommend first for almost every household.
Ceramic fountains
As hygienic as steel and quieter than most plastic units. Heavier — which also means harder for a determined cat to tip.
Quiet pump fountains
Some cats are put off by pump hum. Fountains marketed on low noise (under ~30 dB) keep sound-sensitive cats drinking.
Filter multipacks
Whichever fountain you buy, budget for filters every 2–4 weeks. A fountain with a dirty filter is worse than a clean bowl.
Position the fountain away from the food bowl and litter tray, wash it weekly, and keep a plain bowl down as backup. Fresh water intake matters most for cats that have had a brush with the items on our household dangers list — kidneys do the clean-up work.
Last reviewed: · By the What Can My Cat Eat? editorial team