The reason you want to stay away from plastic is because not only does bacteria thrive in plastic it also is sticks to the grooves and crevices- making cleaning much more difficult
@Welovecatsandkittens did you know cats can actually smell the amount of bacteria is coming from their water source? That might be a reason some cats don't seem to like drinking from their fountains all the time
This was a wonderful episode about the different kinds of water bowls for your cats and i have just a couple of regular type of bowls that look like mini water coolers thank you and have an awesome weekend.💞😸😹🙀😽💞
The one thing I was looking for when I bought mine was a backup battery for when or if the power goes out as some of them don't have a well that will stay full if there's no power. Also the one I bought is motion sensors so it's not running all the time.
I have purchased 7-8 water fountains from the cheapest to the most expensive and my cat will not go near them after 2-3 drinks out of them. He rather drink from his regular COLDEST water bowl or the running faucets from kitchen/bathroom sinks. I replace his water twice a day. I dont know what else to do to encourage him to drink out of the water fountains he currently has on hand I have 3 going now but wont go near them just is stagnet water bowl .
@@spritemarie Yes, he only drinks from his original Coldest bowl that I bought him last year and running faucets. the water has to be served chilled that is how he likes it during the summer months , The water gets changed out twice a day
Remove all sources of water and leave the fountain. Eventually he will start to drink. Nothing bad will happen if he lives without water for a day or two.
👁👁 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛ Excellent video PetSafe porcelain fountain is the one I have for the boys I love tossing it in the dishwater once a week large capacity…👏👏
My long hair tortoiseshell is mocha, and I also call her mochi 😊
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Plastic water fountains or water and food bowls are bad for cats. They contain micro-scratches and holes that can't be seen without magnification. This allows for the growth of bacteria, the slime you see when you clean the item. Most pets can develop chin acne from rubbing their chin on the plastic when getting a drink or a bite to eat as well. This is caused by an allergic reaction to the off-gassed chemicals in the plastic and the rubbing which allows the chemicals to enter the animals' pores where it builds up over time. Some of those chemicals have been known to cause cancer and who knows whether that Chinese manufacturer cares or not to avoid the worst, cheapest, chemicals in their manufacturing process. Plastic also creates micro-plastics that can build up in tissue over time and has even been known to cause restrictions in blood flow in vertebrates, like cats and dogs or people, by embedding into the circulatory system. If you want to recommend plastic then educate yourself on the dangers first and you will most likely change your mind.
We made it clear in the video that some people believe the issues with plastic mean they shopuldn't use it which is why we slso tested and recommend steel and ceramic fountains. Whilst you are right about the possibility of plastic having those issues, simply washing them often and inspecting them minimises the risk.
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@@Welovecatsandkittens The only thing washing minimizes is the risk of bacterial contamination. You also stated the stainless steel the one fountain was manufactured from stained or maybe you mentioned rust. All stainless steel can stain and rust. Stainless steel rated as 304 is a less expensive, more common, non-magnetic steel some manufactures use instead of proper food quality 316 steel that is much more resistant to corrosion.
What a pathetic and condascending self righteous and unnecessary comment to someone who obviously adores their fur babies. Seriously, what about all the bacteria they ingest off their own fur, paws, other cats and when licking their unmentionables?!!! For god's sake, they will drink from puddles outside if they had to, as well as dog bowls full of slobber. Get a grip and appreciate this for what it is.😁
Did you seriously superglue your cats water fountain? You do realize theres chemicals in the glue that is now slowly mixing with the water that your pet is drinking.... Well done, youre poisoning your pets.
The reason you want to stay away from plastic is because not only does bacteria thrive in plastic it also is sticks to the grooves and crevices- making cleaning much more difficult
Good point
@Welovecatsandkittens did you know cats can actually smell the amount of bacteria is coming from their water source? That might be a reason some cats don't seem to like drinking from their fountains all the time
And many cats have an allergy to plastics.+
I bought a little bubbler- my boy was scared of it LOL.
This was a wonderful episode about the different kinds of
water bowls for your cats and i have just a couple of regular
type of bowls that look like mini water coolers thank you and
have an awesome weekend.💞😸😹🙀😽💞
Very informative, thank you!
Issue with 7 and 6 and the ones like the PETKIT , is unless they have a battery backup when power goes out, cats can’t get to the water.
Fair point but not a regular problem.
I bought a PetKit fountain that has a wireless water pump, it runs from an iPhone app
Stainless is the only way to go. It's the only material that doesn't harbor bacteria.
The one thing I was looking for when I bought mine was a backup battery for when or if the power goes out as some of them don't have a well that will stay full if there's no power. Also the one I bought is motion sensors so it's not running all the time.
Which did you get?
I have purchased 7-8 water fountains from the cheapest to the most expensive and my cat will not go near them after 2-3 drinks out of them. He rather drink from his regular COLDEST water bowl or the running faucets from kitchen/bathroom sinks. I replace his water twice a day. I dont know what else to do to encourage him to drink out of the water fountains he currently has on hand I have 3 going now but wont go near them just is stagnet water bowl .
Is he food driven? Maybe reward him every time he DOES drink out of a fountain
As long as he is drinking water from his bowl it shouldn't be a problem.
@@spritemarie Yes, he only drinks from his original Coldest bowl that I bought him last year and running faucets. the water has to be served chilled that is how he likes it during the summer months , The water gets changed out twice a day
Remove all sources of water and leave the fountain. Eventually he will start to drink. Nothing bad will happen if he lives without water for a day or two.
Really helpful, thanks for sharing.
Is there any cat fountain which has a locking lid
There must be but I don't know which!
👁👁 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Excellent video
PetSafe porcelain fountain is the one I have for the boys
I love tossing it in the dishwater once a week large capacity…👏👏
How do I get my cat to use his water fountain?
Just time and incentives. Try giving them a treat next to it, but don't do that a second time inless they drink. Some cats drink very little!
What cat water fountain you recommend?
The pioneer vortex - geni.us/PioneerVortexFountain
My long hair tortoiseshell is mocha, and I also call her mochi 😊
Plastic water fountains or water and food bowls are bad for cats. They contain micro-scratches and holes that can't be seen without magnification. This allows for the growth of bacteria, the slime you see when you clean the item. Most pets can develop chin acne from rubbing their chin on the plastic when getting a drink or a bite to eat as well. This is caused by an allergic reaction to the off-gassed chemicals in the plastic and the rubbing which allows the chemicals to enter the animals' pores where it builds up over time. Some of those chemicals have been known to cause cancer and who knows whether that Chinese manufacturer cares or not to avoid the worst, cheapest, chemicals in their manufacturing process. Plastic also creates micro-plastics that can build up in tissue over time and has even been known to cause restrictions in blood flow in vertebrates, like cats and dogs or people, by embedding into the circulatory system. If you want to recommend plastic then educate yourself on the dangers first and you will most likely change your mind.
We made it clear in the video that some people believe the issues with plastic mean they shopuldn't use it which is why we slso tested and recommend steel and ceramic fountains. Whilst you are right about the possibility of plastic having those issues, simply washing them often and inspecting them minimises the risk.
@@Welovecatsandkittens The only thing washing minimizes is the risk of bacterial contamination.
You also stated the stainless steel the one fountain was manufactured from stained or maybe you mentioned rust. All stainless steel can stain and rust. Stainless steel rated as 304 is a less expensive, more common, non-magnetic steel some manufactures use instead of proper food quality 316 steel that is much more resistant to corrosion.
Useful info written in a very patronising and condescending tone.
What a pathetic and condascending self righteous and unnecessary comment to someone who obviously adores their fur babies. Seriously, what about all the bacteria they ingest off their own fur, paws, other cats and when licking their unmentionables?!!! For god's sake, they will drink from puddles outside if they had to, as well as dog bowls full of slobber. Get a grip and appreciate this for what it is.😁
It would have gone back! The broken one.
We could have but wanted it for the test!
Did you seriously superglue your cats water fountain? You do realize theres chemicals in the glue that is now slowly mixing with the water that your pet is drinking.... Well done, youre poisoning your pets.
Did you know that water is chemicals????? Dramatic much?