Why Do Cats Need a Drinking Fountain?
Cats need water, but aren’t great drinkers. Ironic, huh...?
Some only drink from their human’s glass of water, others refuse to drink from anything else and will meow your ears off until you turn on the tap. Ever thought about getting your cat a cat drinking fountain? Here’s 5 reasons why you should:
1. Most cats don’t drink enough water
Did you know that cats don't have the instinct to drink much? That's because their bodies are still adapted to getting most of their water from food, just like their ancestors got hydration from the prey they caught. Since your indoor cat isn't out catching mice, they need to drink a lot more water than they actually do.
The solution? Running water. Cats are naturally attracted to moving water because their prehistoric brain tells them it's fresh and safe. The EverMount Cordless Fountain’s dual water modes mean your cat gets that satisfying flow whether you're home or not.
Plus, the motion-activated mode is super convenient for you and your pet. When your cat comes within 20 inches, the fountain turns on for 45 seconds. It's like having a personal waiter, but for water. And it saves battery life because it's not running 24/7 unless you want it to.
2. Water is vital for your cat's health
Staying hydrated isn't just about preventing your cat from getting thirsty, it's about preventing some seriously scary health issues:
• Kidney disease (the #1 killer of senior cats)
• Urinary tract infections
• Bladder stones
• Other painful urinary issues
When cats don't drink enough, their pee gets concentrated and starts forming crystals. Those crystals turn into stones. Those stones turn into expensive vet bills and a miserable cat. An automatic cat water fountain that actually gets your cat to drink more? That's not a luxury. That's preventative healthcare.
3. A cat fountain entices your cat to drink more
The biggest advantage to a pet fountain is the sound of falling water. It’s that magical siren call that draws your cat in. The concept goes back to the original desert cats our domestic felines evolved from. Their ancestral brains know falling water means “time to drink”. A simple solution to a complicated health problem.
4. Cats consider standing water to be unsafe
In nature, standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria that could make a cat violently ill. Running water, on the other hand, is much safer, and your domestic cat still knows this instinctively.
That explains why your cat will ignore a perfectly full water bowl and beg at the sink instead. Their brain is telling them "that still water could be contaminated, but that moving water is fresh."
EverMount keeps water constantly circulating and filtered, which means it stays fresher longer. The 4-layer filtration system removes bacteria, heavy metals, and debris before your cat ever takes a sip. Plus, the continuous flow keeps the water oxygenated, just like a natural stream.
And because it's cordless, you're not stuck putting it in sketchy spots near outlets where dust and litter can accumulate. You can place it in clean, open areas where your cat feels safe drinking. Their wild instincts are satisfied, and they actually stay hydrated.
5. Cats hate having their whiskers touched
A cat's whiskers are incredibly sensitive and provide them with information about their surrounding space. Some cats get genuinely stressed when their whiskers touch things unnecessarily, like the sides of a deep, narrow water bowl. This is called whisker fatigue or whisker stress.
EverMount's stainless steel cat water fountain tray is wide enough to keep your cat's whiskers free and clear while they drink. No stress, no irritation, just comfortable hydration.
Plus, the 304 stainless steel is way more hygienic than plastic. Plastic bowls develop microscopic scratches that harbor bacteria (even when you clean them), and they can cause chin acne in cats. Stainless steel doesn't have these problems.
Final Thoughts
Your cat needs more water. That's not an opinion, it's biology.
The best way to get them to actually drink more is with running water. It taps into their natural instincts and keeps them healthier long-term. Whether you go with a cordless fountain like EverMount or a traditional one, the important thing is getting your cat to drink more.
Just know that being able to place it anywhere (instead of being tied to outlets) makes a real difference in whether your cat will actually use it.
