Cat Water Fountains in a Home With Dogs
Sharing a home with cats and dogs adds a wrinkle to the water setup. Here’s how to keep everyone happy.
Dogs will drink from it too
Most dogs are happy to drink from a fountain, which means faster water loss and quicker filter wear. Expect to top up and change filters more often.
Give the cat a safe spot
Cats like to drink where they feel secure. Placing the fountain somewhere a nervous cat can reach without running the dog gauntlet — up on a surface, or in a quieter room — helps.
Mind the size and stability
A larger, stable fountain copes better with a busy multi-pet household and a bigger dog’s enthusiasm.
Keep up the cleaning
More mouths means more hair and debris in the water, so a slightly more frequent cleaning routine keeps it fresh for the cat.
Keep fresh replacement filters on hand so upkeep never stalls.
SHAEVRA Flow is a cordless cat water fountain with a rechargeable battery, a motion-sensing pump and a stainless-steel drinking tray — made to sit anywhere in an Australian home.