A white Ragdoll cat sitting beside a white grantclassic pet water fountain in a living room

How to Use a Pet Water Fountain the Right Way

Placement, daily water changes, regular cleaning and watching the level: four habits that keep a pet fountain working and your pet drinking.
How to use a pet water fountain

Every pet owner wants to give their animal the best care they can, and a steady supply of clean water is one of the basics. Choosing the right fountain, and using it well, makes a noticeable difference to your pet's quality of life.

How to use it well

  • Put it in the right place
  • Change the water daily
  • Clean the fountain regularly
  • Watch the water level and your pet's habits
How to use a pet water fountain

Put it in the right place

A quiet, easy-to-reach spot encourages a pet to drink regularly. Avoid noisy areas or high-traffic hallways, which can discourage normal drinking.

Change the water daily

Fresh water is what keeps a pet drinking. Stale or contaminated water is not only unhealthy, it also reduces how much they drink. Change it every day so there is always something clean in the bowl.

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Clean the fountain regularly

You pay attention to the quality of your own drinking water, and your pet's fountain deserves the same. Following the manufacturer's instructions, take off the removable parts and wash them, so bacteria and scale do not build up.

Watch the water level and your pet's habits

Keep the level topped up, and watch how your pet adapts to a new way of drinking. Some take a while to get used to a fountain.
When you introduce one, set a traditional bowl next to it at first and let your pet move over gradually. Watch how they respond in those first days and adjust to suit them.

Watch the water level and your pet's habits

AquaLux Smart Ceramic Pet Fountain

With all of that in mind, the right fountain is the one that fits both you and your pet. That is why the AquaLux Smart Ceramic Pet Fountain is our pick. It covers everything above, and goes further than a conventional fountain in several ways.

AquaLux smart ceramic pet fountain

Safe materials

Non-toxic high-fired ceramic that resists wear and cleans easily, so the water your pet drinks is one less thing to think about. The ceramic body also pairs with an exclusive accessory, a temperature-controlled warming base, so your pet is not drinking cold water.

Smart and simple

A cordless design gives you freedom in where you put it, with no outlet to work around, and three flow modes to match how your pet likes to drink.

Clean water

An efficient ion-exchange filtration system, easy to clean, with parts that come apart simply, so maintenance stays light and the water stays healthy.

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