The top 5 water fountains for cats

L’Equipe Shopping 11:43 a.m., February 27, 2024

Rest assured that your cat will have enough to drink and quality water by purchasing a cat water fountain!

These accessories, very useful on a daily basis, allow you to leave your home with peace of mind when your faithful cat stays at home.

Here is our selection of the five best water fountains for cats. 

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Opt for a cat water fountain, it is the guarantee that your pet will always be refreshed with quality water good for its health, even when you are away, on a business trip or away for the weekend.

Combined with a kibble dispenser, the water fountain is an animal accessory designed to make your cat want to drink and absorb the quantity of water needed on a daily basis.

How to navigate the water fountain offers?

Follow the guide with our comparison and discover the top 5 water fountains for cats. 

Summary : 

• The Giotohun cat water fountain, the energy-efficient fountain

• The Wopet cat water fountain, the most practical fountain 

• The Feelneedy cat water fountain, the wireless fountain

• The Aonboy cat water fountain, the fountain for small cats

• The Feelneedy cat water fountain, the fountain with the greatest autonomy

Our comparison of the best water fountains for cats

The Giotohun cat water fountain, the energy-efficient fountain

The Giotohun brand cat water fountain is a product popular with consumers who own a feline.

With a capacity of two liters, it is silent and above all compatible with many other animals, especially dogs.

Its black color allows it to easily fit into any interior, especially a kitchen where the cat will enjoy drinking.

This water fountain does not require frequent filling, since the manufacturer estimates that the cat can be watered between 4 and 6 days with the contents of the water fountain.

Its triple filtration system with activated carbon, high density cotton and sponge filter eliminates odors and impurities.

Thanks to the translucent water tank, you monitor the amount of water available.

The integrated LED light allows the animal to locate its watering point.

The cat is also encouraged to drink thanks to two water flow modes: tap mode and fountain mode.

The only downside to this product is that it is the noisiest in our comparison. 

Ability	2 liters
Weight	518g
Dimensions	18.5 L x 18.5 W x 11.5 H cm
Colors	Black
Tension	5V
Sound power	Less than 40 decibels
Energy consumption	Low power pump 1.5 watt, consumption 1kWh per month
Guarantee	2 years

The Petlibro cat water fountain, the most practical fountain

The Petlibro cat water fountain has a strong point in this list of the best cat water fountains: its motion sensor.

Its integrated 5,000 mAh battery ensures autonomy of more than 30 days, so you can place it wherever you want in your interior.

For even more practicality, Petlibro has decided to focus on a fountain that is easy to clean thanks to its removable tray.

In addition, its rounded corners prevent dust from settling there.

Ultra silent, the fountain ensures your four-legged companion freshness with every sip thanks to its 4-layer filtration system.

Finally, to encourage your cat to drink throughout the day, induction mode has been created: the water will flow automatically for 17 seconds every hour to attract your cat's attention.

When the cat water fountain is powered by the power cord, you can get continuous water flow in normal mode.

Otherwise, the water will flow when your cat approaches the fountain. 

Ability	2.5 liters
Weight	630g
Dimensions	22.5 L x 16.7 W x 11.3 H cm
Colors	White black
Tension	5V
Sound power	Less than 23 decibels
Energy consumption	N / A
Guarantee	2 years

The Feelneedy cat water fountain, the wireless fountain

The Feelneedy cat water fountain model is the only one in our selection to be wireless, with an estimated battery life of 45 days.

Its built-in 4,000 mAh lithium battery charges via a USB port.

Another fairly new point on the market: a motion detector.

When the cat (or dog) approaches, the fountain is activated and the animal can drink.

Two other modes complete the operation of the water fountain: intermittent mode where the water flows for 15 seconds every 15 minutes and constant mode if the fountain is connected via its USB port.

Its large bowl offers a water surface of 210 mL.

Made of stainless steel and ABS plastic guaranteed BPA-free, the fountain also has an automatic shut-off when empty, a filter change alert when necessary and a low battery alert.

Five filters guarantee the cat's water without hair or impurities: two carbon filters with cotton, activated carbon from coconut shells and a layer of ion exchange resin.

The main downside of this product lies in its weight: the equivalent of a plastic water bottle, double the solutions offered in this list.

Ability	4 liters
Weight	1.3 kg
Dimensions	25 L x 20 W x 13 H cm
Colors	White
Tension	5V
Sound power	Less than 30 decibels
Energy consumption	N / A
Guarantee	2 years

The Aonboy cat water fountain, the fountain for small cats

The Aonboy cat water fountain is designed for cats and/or small dogs, as evidenced by its square and compact format.

Another advantage of this fountain is that it is fun and encourages the animal to drink more actively than its companions, since it offers three flow modes: the waterfall, the bubbles or the gentle fountain.

It is both useful for the cat and decorative for your interior.

For the rest of the functionalities, the range is similar to that of the other copies in our catalog.

An LED light allows the cat to find its way and distinguish its electric waterer in the dark.

Silent, the fountain filters impurities, eliminates odors, softens the water and improves its taste thanks to its high density cotton, the presence of coconut shells, activated carbon and ion exchange resin.

Translucent, it allows you to check the water level.

Its autonomy is estimated between 3 and 5 days. 

Ability	2 liters
Weight	572g
Dimensions	16 L x 16 W x 16 H cm
Colors	Gray
Tension	5V
Sound power	Less than 30 decibels
Energy consumption	Low power pump 1.5 watt
Guarantee	2 years

The Feelneedy cat water fountain, the fountain with the greatest autonomy

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The Feelneedy cat water fountain, the second from the brand to join our top 5, offers the maximum autonomy: 10 days.

In the event of a power outage, the water tray can continue to provide 110 mL of water each day.

The transparent basin is lined with a flashing indicator light to alert you when the water tray is empty.

When the sensor shows that the tank is empty, the pump stops automatically.

Also note that its capacity is 2.5 L. Delivered with 3 packs of filters, the water fountain has four filtration systems: a primary cap, high density cotton, ion exchange resin and carbon active in coconut shells.

To guarantee silence, a sponge absorbs noise and the pump is guaranteed ultra-quiet.

The water is distributed by a free-falling jet that evokes a mini-waterfall, making your four-legged friend want to drink.

Note that on this model, some consumers deplore a shorter lifespan for this fountain.

Ability	2.5 liters
Weight	850g
Dimensions	20 L x 20 W x 15 H cm
Colors	Black
Tension	5V
Sound power	Less than 25 decibels
Energy consumption	N / A
Guarantee	2 years

Does a cat water fountain use a lot of electricity? 

The power consumption of a cat water fountain remains lower compared to other devices on standby in your home.

Animal specialists and manufacturers estimate that the power consumption of a cat water fountain remains less than 4 watts.

In terms of energy bill, even when turned on 24 hours a day, your kitty's fountain will still cost you less than 50 euro cents per month. 

Where to put the cat water fountain? 

A cat water fountain should not be placed randomly in the house.

We first recommend that you place the fountain high up, where there will be less dust than on the ground, and less impurities likely to fall into the water.

Naturally, if your cat is still a kitten or older, place the fountain on the ground so as not to prevent it from drinking.

The correct height is estimated at 20 centimeters: this allows a good water intake for the cat, whose morphology allows it to raise its head more in relation to the rest of the body.

Choose a quiet place, away from its litter box.

If your cat is scared or curious but doesn't dare drink from his new fountain, don't hesitate to place treats around the container to attract him and encourage him to drink.

He should quickly get a taste for it!

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