Question
My cat has a stainless steel water bowl which I clean and refill every day. In the last few days, I have been looking for a drinking fountain (ceramic or stainless steel) because I want the best for my cat, but some comments in Amazon says that they can be pretty anti-hygienic as they have some plastic parts inside, and they are harder to clean (not for an every day cleaning).
Which one is healthier and better for water hygiene, the everyday-cleaned water bowl or a drinking fountain?
I want to add I have a water filtering machine at home, so both my cat and I drink filtered water.
Answer
Water fountains for cats are #1! I recommend the Catit Design Senses Fountain, It's really easy to clean - the top piece comes right off allowing you to easily clean inside. The water is also filtered, your cat will be drinking cleaner water than you!
Cats prefer running water over still water, hence why you see cats drink from taps all the time. Water consumption is VERY important in cats so the more enticed they are to drink the risks of crystals diminish as well as it promotes kidney health.
With this said, not all cats like water fountains - so keep your receipt in case you need to return it!
The downfall with bowls is cats tend to drink less and if you are to use plastic they are more likely to get bacterial infections like feline acne. Bacteria tends to easily stick to plastic and is more difficult to clean (they get wedged in the cracks/crevices of the plastic texture). If you need to stick with bowls, use stainless steel 100%.
Answered By - Rebecca RVT