The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

This blue LED indicator cat fountain designed in a flower shape is great for any cat owners that want to get an inexpensive fountain that has great features and keeps clean easily. The filters are inexpensive and only need changing every three of four weeks, depending on environmental factors. 

The additional six pockets in the tray allow your cat to have water even while the fountain is off. A new LED light feature and water indicator make it easier than ever to tell when it needs to be topped up with fresh water. Older models don’t have this, and the entire design makes it much easier to clean compared to their old ones. 

Three water flow settings allow you to change the flow rate for any picky cats – such as the full flower that makes gentle streams, the middle yellow part comes off for bubbling at the top, and it can be taken off entirely for a gentle flow of water. The flower can also be adjusted up and down for longer or shorter water streams. 

Triple action filter rings help purify the water even more and keep it cleaner for longer. Having it in an easy tray makes replacing it a snap, and the packs of two or five filters are available. 

A similar style to the LED version of this cat fountain, the Catit flower foundation is a more basic version without the LED light or the slots for extra water to sit in. Instead, it has a circular imbedded bowl that collects water and keeps it circulating. 

Three litres of water capacity will keep it full and fresh for a few days at a time, depending on how much water your cats drink during the days. A dual-action water softening filter and energy efficient pump, all made from BPA-free plastics – make it an economical buy. 

There is also an ergonomic matching feeder that goes along with this water fountain, if you need to get a new feeder as well. 

One of the quietest water fountains on the market for cats, the Kastty fountain has an elegant design and a nice dark navy-blue colour. It’s touted as being ‘whisper quiet’ and can even be placed in bedrooms without any noise interfering with sleep. This is ideal not only for cat tutors and their sleep but also for cats that are scared of different, loud noses.

Like most cat fountains, this one is also a large 3L capacity and the filters can be used for two to four weeks, to keep everything running smoothly and to ensure that the water doesn’t get slimy or full of cat hair and other debris. 

The LED light indicator will turn from blue to red once the water reaches down to less than 650ml, so that you know when to refill it without checking or having to hear the noise of the motor. A built-in switch on the power cord allows you to turn it off and on when needed, and there is a clear indicator window as well if you don’t want the LED. 

The KittySpout is a stainless-steel cat fountain that has a larger top than some other fountains and has one individual spout – much like a regular sink. It has a 3L capacity like most cat fountains, and is very quiet while running.  

An activated carbon filter helps to remove bad tastes and odours, and a pre-filter sponge helps keep debris and cat hair out of the pump itself. The stainless-steel build of this fountain is a nice change from plastic fountains if you prefer that, and the material itself is much easier to disinfect and keep cleaning from calcium build-up and other issues. 

It claims to be the quietest cat fountain on the market, so if you’re looking for one that is extremely silent while running, this may be the one to check out for your home and kitties. It is a bit pricier than most other fountains, but they do offer bundles with additional filters and that can save some money in the long run. 

The Dogit Zeus water fountain for dogs (and cats) is a large, well designed pet fountain that is top-rated and perfect for multiple pet households. 

A large 6L capacity and surface area that allows the water to circulate more often is a wonderful step up from smaller pet fountains that may not filter as much. Triple action filter takes care of removing excess magnesium and calcium from water, making it better for your pet and on you for cleaning. 

The filtration discs are sold separately after you buy the initial fountain (like all do), and they work in other fountains as well that will fit the same design/size. So, if you own multiple and they’re different brands – if they’re similar, they may work. 

An elevated design makes it easier to drink for large or older dogs and other pets and makes it much better if they have joint or muscle pain. 

With an extra-large capacity of 7.5L, the Drinkwell fountain for dogs is a great purchase if you’re looking for a larger fountain that can facilitate multiple pets or larger dogs. Both the tank capacity and the bowl size are much larger than average, which can be quite convenient. 

The foam filter will catch hair and debris before it reaches the newly improved pump, and the constant water circulating will help keep the water oxygenated and fresher for longer. There is only one waterspout, but for most pets that aren’t picky – that should be enough. This top-rated fountain isn’t the nicest to look at, but the pros outweigh the look. 

A different type of water fountain, this outdoor ‘on-demand’ dog water fountain is a perfect playtime and training fountain for your pup when they’re running around outside. They press on the soft pad and water comes out for them to drink! 

Keeps them hydrated while outside in the backyard and is easy to attach to your water connection. It comes with a 2-way Y hose connector and adjusting pressure is done with a control valve built in. The design is well-thought out and has an anti-bite durable hose, soft edges, a built-in filter, non-slip pads, and an anti-rust coating along with anti-rust brass to ensure that it works for years to come. 

The pressure and height of the water can be adjusted with the easy lever attached to the hose, which is perfect for larger or smaller dogs that can otherwise not have a great experience with pressure that is too high or low. The built-in filter helps to make sure that your dog is drinking clean water, and the strength and durability are top notch.