Where Should You Put a Cat Water Fountain?
Where you put the fountain has a real effect on whether your cat uses it. A few simple placement principles go a long way — and a cordless fountain makes most of them easier to follow.
Away from the food bowl
Many cats prefer to drink away from where they eat. Giving water its own spot, a little apart from the food, often encourages more visits.
Away from the litter tray
Keep water well away from the litter tray. It’s more hygienic, and most cats simply won’t drink near it.
Somewhere calm but not hidden
Cats like to drink where they feel safe but can still see the room — a quiet corner with a clear line of sight beats a cramped, enclosed nook. Avoid high-traffic thoroughfares where they’ll be startled mid-drink.
On a wipeable surface
A little water around a fountain is normal. Hard floors or a small mat make cleanup easy and protect timber or carpet.
Why cordless helps
All of the above is far easier when you’re not tethered to a power point. A cordless fountain lets you put water exactly where your cat wants it, then move it if you find a better spot.
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, with no power point to plan around.
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