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In our previous article on the best automatic pet waterers<\/a>, we looked at how gravity-based automatic water stations and bowls help in keeping your pets hydrated even when you are not around. One of the major limitations of these water dispensers is that they provide access to standing water only. Studies have shown that both dogs and cats prefer flowing water for hydration. This behavior is more evident in cats, which are relatively fussy when it comes to drinking water.<\/p>\n

So how do you ensure that your pet or pets have access to hygienic, flowing water at all times? The answer is getting an pet water fountain for your cat or dog. These pet fountains provide a smart and convenient mechanism to give your pet dog or cat access to fresh, clean flowing water. And if you have multiple pets, pet water fountains are even more useful.<\/p>\n

In this article, we look at some of the best pet water fountains available on the market. The options we list are useful for small to large dog breeds and almost all cats. We will also look at some of the factors to consider before picking the best pet water fountain and also share some tips and tricks for maintenance. <\/p>\n

Best pet water fountain list<\/h2>\n

Some of the best pet water fountains available in the market are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\n		PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n1.3 (168 fl.oz.)<\/td>\n– Best-selling pet water fountain made from BPA-free plastic. Parts are top-shelf dishwasher safe.
– Has a pre-filter and premium carbon activated filter for clean water supply.
– Features a quiet submersible pump, along with an adjustable flow control regulator to manage the flow.
– Has a receiving ramp for splash-free, quiet flow of water.
– Backed by one-year warranty on pump and fountain.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\n		Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.47 (60 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– A popular pet water fountain with two-level drinking stations, made with food-grade, dishwasher-safe stainless steel.
– Suitable for small and medium dog breeds and all cats.
– Has an ultra-quiet pump to circulate water and a charcoal filter to remove impurities.
– Backed by one-year warranty for pump and fountain.
– A ceramic version<\/a> and the larger capacity Big Max Fountain<\/a> are also available in the market.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\n		IPETTIE Ceramic Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.55 (71 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– A 360-degree water fountain made with environment-friendly, non-toxic ceramic\/porcelain. Dishwasher safe.
– Features a super-quiet, IP68-rated, submersible AC pump that provides aerated flow. Low 2W power consumption.
– Features a dual filtration system – foam + carbon activated filter with 3-stage filtration process for clean, fresh water.
– Available in two colors – white and blue and two designs – Tritone and Fiumi.
– Backed by 30-day hassle-free replacement guarantee and three-year manufacturer warranty.
– The upgraded package includes an additional pump and 3 carbon filters as bonus, along with a coupon for additional replacement filters.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nHoneyGuaridan Smart Automatic Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.67 (85 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– Innovative pet water fountain with a smart infra-red induction mode that saves energy and reduces carbon footprint.
– Features a BPA-free, FDA-approved plastic body with a wide and smooth curve drinking station. Provides a height of 5.5 – 6.3 inches.
– Supports three modes of operation – infra-red induction mode that turns on the fountain when the pet is within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the fountain, continuous mode and intermittent mode. Has a LED light indicator for different modes and low water level.
– Comes with a activated carbon filtration system with 2-step purification to clean impurities.
– Backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nMOSPRO Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.53 (67 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– Newly,designed, flower pet fountain featuring a BPA-free, antibacterial PP resin body. Higher 7.3-inch profile.
– Supports a 360-degree stream flow with three water flow settings. Suitable for all cats and small and medium dog breeds. Also works well for birds.
– Super silent operation with a 2W pump that can run for over 10,000 hours.
– Equipped with 2-piece activated carbon filter, with two filters included with package.
– Backed by 12-month manufacturer warranty.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nCat Mate Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.55 (70 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– Popular pet fountain made with food-grade, BPA-free plastic. All parts except the pump are dishwasher safe.
– Has multiple drinking height stations, so suitable for older or multiple pet homes.
– Features a poly-carbon filter and Isolated Pump System(IPS) for super-quiet operation.
– Backed by a three-year guarantee for fountain and one-year warranty for pump.
– Also has a large 200 oz. Dog Mate version<\/a> for using as a large dog water fountain.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nCatit Fresh & Clear Stainless-Steel Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.50 (64 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– Hygenic and dishwasher-safe pet drinking fountain with a stainless steel top drinking station.
– Large water-to-air surface maximized oxygenation. Top drinking station makes it suitable for old cats and dogs.
– Quiet noise-less circulation. Dual-action carbon filter provides safe, clean water source.
– Backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nHagen Dogit Design Fresh and Clear Dog Drinking Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n1.5 (200 fl.oz.)<\/td>\n– Uniquely-designed, large dog water fountain with an elevated drinking station, made with BPA-free plastic.
– Silent operation, large capacity, suitable for medium to large dog breeds or multiple pets.
– Multi-stage filtration to remove chemicals and impurities. Also, comes with a large or value bundle with additional filters.
– Backed by two-year limited manufacturer warranty.
– Also has a popular Hagen Catit Flower Fountain<\/a> version specifically for cats.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nPetSafe Drinkwell Avalon Ceramic Pet Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n0.55 (70 fl. oz.)<\/td>\n– Beautifully-designed ceramic pet water fountain available in two elegant colors – red and white.
– Features two free-falling streams with three-way drinking design – upper dish, stream and lower dish.
– Suitable for small and medium dog breeds and all cats.
– Comes with a double stage, foam + carbon-activated filter for clean, pure water.
– Backed by one-year warranty on pump and fountain.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nPetSafe Drinkwell 360 Multi-Pet Water Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n1.0 (128 fl.oz.)<\/td>\n– Versatile, 360-degree pet water fountain made of high quality, food-grade stainless steel. Dishwasher safe (except pump).
– Comes with a flow control regulator and five spout rings to create up to 5 streams of water.
– Large capacity, 360-degree design especially suitable for multi-pet homes.
– Also, has a receiving ramp to reduce splash and sound.
– Features a quiet submersible pump, along with two-stage filter – foam and activated carbon.
– Also has a BPA-free plastic version<\/a> available.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a><\/td>\nPioneer Pet Big Max Ceramic Pet Fountain<\/a><\/td>\n1.0 (128 fl.oz.)<\/td>\n– Smart, elegant water fountain made with non-toxic, durable ceramic, with a plastic pump. All parts except the pump are dishwasher safe.
– Has a unique multi-level drinking station.
– Large capacity, suitable for small to large dog breeds and all cats.
– Also features a charcoal carbon- activated filter to remove harmful chemicals and impurities.
– Backed by one-year warranty for pump and fountain.<\/td>\n		\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are pet water fountains and what are their major benefits?<\/h2>\n

Pet water fountains are electricity or battery-powered devices that provide filtered, continuously running water to your pet (or pets). A pet water fountain has three major parts \u2013 a reservoir that stores the water, a submersible or stand-alone pump which circulates the water and a filter that filters the flowing water. Some pet water fountains also have flow regulators and stream rings for multiple flow streams. Such cat and dog water fountains are especially useful for multiple pet homes.<\/p>\n

Pet water fountains offer distinct advantages over traditional water bowls and gravity water filters. These major benefits and some limitations of these automatic water dispensers are listed below:<\/p>\n

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