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Making drinking appealing
Published 2026-11-10 · Xavier Hure
Some cats drink little from a still bowl. Moving water, or a second water spot away from the food, often changes the habit.
If thirst really changes, or the cat is flat, a veterinarian is the person to see.
Small flat
Put the fountain in the kitchen and a water bowl in another room.
Senior cat
A wide, steady bowl, easy to aim for.
Comparison
Water fountain Catit PIXI mint green
The PIXI offers a steady stream in a worktop size.
Best for. Water that moves
Strengths
- Moving water
- Compact
- USB
Bowl Edipets double 15°
A simple bowl, set away from the food, completes the fountain.
Best for. A second water spot
Strengths
- Second water spot
- Easy to wash
- Light
Bowl Trixie pack 2 12 cm
This bowl holds water or food. Wash it with hot water after the meal.
Best for. Water and food kept apart
Strengths
- Water or food
- Washable
- Everyday
Water fountain PETLIBRO Dockstream black
The Dockstream, 2.5 L and a battery, sits where the cat walks, even a little far from the socket.
Best for. A large tank in the living room
Strengths
- 2.5 L
- Battery
- Where the cat walks
| Comparison | Size | Capacity | Care | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water fountain Catit PIXI mint green | 20.5 × 20.5 × 17 cm | 2 L or 2.5 L depending on the source | The pump comes apart for rinsing | A cat that ignores the bowl |
| Bowl Edipets double 15° | 29.1 × 14.1 × 8.7 cm | — | — | A flat |
| Bowl Trixie pack 2 12 cm | 13 × 4.5 × 13 cm | — | — | One cat, a simple routine |
| Water fountain PETLIBRO Dockstream black | 22.6 × 18.7 × 16.1 cm | 2.5 L | Soak the filter for 5 minutes. Wash the pump and tank by hand every 2 weeks | Living room |
For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.