A gadget too far for me (Catit Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain)

Member Name: thecatsnose

Product:	Catit Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain
Date:	25/05/09 (78 review reads)
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Advantages: Fresher water for longer

Disadvantages: Ugly

I bought the Catit fountain because I am a bit of a sucker for cat gadgets, and I thought this looked really good.

When I installed it in the kitchen, my 2 cats were scared of it at first, but after a few days got used to it and started to drink from the fountain.

The Good Stuff
The continuous movement of the water keeps it fresher for longer.
It is something a bit interesting for the cats when they drink out of it.
If you go away for a couple of days, the person feeding your cats doesn't have to remember to give them fresh water as well as food, because it holds quite a lot.

The not so good stuff
It's ugly
The noise of the pump drove me mad, there is a continuous low buzzing sound coming from the machine.
It has to be plugged into the mains, so you are using your electricity.
You have to buy filters to keep the water fresh, so there is an ongoing expense

I relegated my fountain to the garage after about 6 months, because the buzzing got louder and it was a pain to clean. I've since realised that my cats prefer to drink from a bowl, the pond, or a muddy puddle :)

As a product, it does what it says on the tin, but it wasn't for me - a bowl of water is more cost effective and less maintenance.

Summary: Good gadget, but not for me