In addition to my human children, I am the mom of two active, healthy male cats. After losing my beloved Tiffany to "industrial" poisoning about 15 years ago, I opted to raise all my future felines with the finest, human-grade products possible. Given the supply-chain problems our nation is currently facing, this is a challenge, but I am committed to giving my boys the healthiest foods available.
This means corn-based litter, no or low-grain foods, and dietary supplements such as Lysine, dental chews and daily vitamins. Their diet is one half of a can of high moisture, poultry flavored food (low or no grain), a tablespoon of kibble, and added water, twice daily. One or two times a week, I drain a can of tuna fish or canned chicken and dilute with filtered water, to increase their fluid intake.
The moisture content of animal food is very important. Cats are prone to kidney disease and male cats also are prone to cystitis, which is an inflammation of the bladder. It is very painful and often becomes chronic. In most cases, the cause of this inflammation is a urinary tract infection. While the reasons a cat develops cystitis are unknown, studies show stress, anxiety, other diseases, urinary tract infections, bladder stones, urinary tract tumors, and other things may all play a role in the development of cystitis. Traditionally, treatment involves medication and increasing water intake, which has been shown to improve the outcome.
I live in a community with very hard water. For years, the cat dishes, and our plates and cups accumulated a white film which was a build-up of sediment. Imagine drinking that!
To combat this, I added a whole-house water-softer, began using the Brita filter system for my family, and upgraded our refrigerator to one with an in-door dispenser which featured a high-quality filter, to ensure our that water source was purified as well.
So, obviously, the fur babies deserved equal care! I have long been fascinated by the concept of introducing a water fountain for the cats, but was leery of electrical cords, messy spills and a constant noise. Yet, I knew a circulating filtration system, which uses a replaceable filter to purify the water, remove dirt and food particles from our tap system would provide them with a healthier option.
The first time out, I shopped local and bought the only fountain they had. All plastic and it required an engineering degree to assemble. This proved to be too frustrating, so I gave up, returned it and posted on social media, to see what other fur moms recommended. I discovered that the Wonder Creature Cat Water Fountain Stainless Steel, 2.4L/81oz Automatic Cat Fountain with LED Light and Switch for Cats and Dogs was an Amazon Choice
It features:
- High-grade stainless-steel top is unbreakable, durable and easy to clean. It’s hygienic and dishwasher safe. Cat fountain includes stainless steel top, 3 carbon filters, 1 foam filter 2 cleaning brushes. Food grade material and BPA free Pet fountain is safe for your pets.
- The pump is whisper-quiet and stays below 40 decibels. Low-voltage pump is dependable and usually lasts 2.5-4 years. Light switch on power cords allows you to shut off the light quickly when needed. It is easy to see water level through window.
- The circulating filtration system uses a replaceable round filter to purify the water, remove dirt and food particles and a pre filter sponge to catch the hair and debris.
- Pet fountain has 3 different
drinking modes. A source of running water encourages pets to drink more
rather than still water. Hydration helps prevent your pet from urinary and
kidney diseases.
Most importantly, the Wonder Creature pet water fountain was so easy to set up and costs under $30; plus, as the other fur moms noted, it has a 4.5 rating.
My cats love it, and so do I.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKSC82B?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
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