June 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
Cats are known to be sensitive animals. They are very particular with the food they eat especially with the water they drink.
It would be okay for them to follow and greet their owner near the faucet than to drink water that is already stocked in a bowl. Maybe you have noticed how clean the cats are when it comes to their body. This cleanliness is one of the reasons why they are very sensitive to dirt and germs. Another thing is that, cats are prone to urinary tract infections. Just like human beings, we just get urinary tract infections if we don’t drink enough water. It is also the same with cats. They should keep themselves hydrated; after all, they have thick hair.
There are couples of health issues when it comes to cats. They are not just prone to urinary tract infections but to feline acne as well. This is a reason that makes the cat owners to be very particular, especially in buying things for their pets. Purchasing the best pet fountain for their cats requires a lot of thinking and a big decision. Fountains comes in different materials – plastic, ceramics and stainless. Plastic pet fountain are introduce first in the market but many found out that it gives harmful effects to their pets. Animals could scratch plastics and it is in the scratch where bacteria build their homes. These bacteria cause sickness and harmful diseases to your pets.
Feline acne is cause by bacteria living in the scratch of the cats in plastic pet fountains. But pet owners should not worry a lot because pet fountains are also available in other materials – ceramic and stainless. Although this cost much compare to plastics, but you are sure that the fountain is germ and bacteria free. And amazingly, ceramic and stainless pet fountain could not only serve your pets but could also be a very beautiful piece of décor in your home. The Drinkwell 360 Stainless is the most popular stainless pet fountain.
Updated June 18, 2011. Published January 15, 2011. Paul Hixon
