Water Fountains Benefit You, Your Cat, and Your Home

If you have ever been to the beach, or on a nature walk near a water source, you have probably experienced the calming effects of the sounds of the ocean waves or bubbling water. If your cat has ever jumped on the kitchen counter in order to drink water straight from the faucet, you have probably experienced the need to clean up paw marks and hair. Wouldn’t it be great to have a solution that will stop your cat from jumping to the faucet, help you relax, and will bring beauty and riches to your house, all in one? That solution is available, in the form of water fountains.

Wilson has a very particular way of drinking from the faucet.

Studies show that being around water enhances psychological well being in some people. According to Psychology Today, proximity to water has measurable benefits for our minds, promoting calm, focus, creativity, sleep quality, and overall happiness. A water fountain can bring that calm sound of bubbling water indoors.

Boo is demonstrating his daisy water fountain

Your cat may also benefit from a water fountain. The movement of water increases the oxygenation of the water, improving the taste, and making it more appealing to your cat than the stale water that has been sitting in their bowl for hours. This is one of the reasons some cats like to drink water directly from the faucet. For some cats, the edges of the water bowl touching their whiskers is a bothering sensation, and they prefer a water source that allows them to keep their whiskers away from other objects. Other cats simply like to play with water as a form of enrichment. A water fountain in a convenient location can provide all of these benefits to your cat, without a need for them to jump to the kitchen sink counters and leave paw prints all over your counter.

It is important to note that water fountains require some maintenance, including regular cleaning and filter changes, in addition to regular topping up of the reservoir. However, it will likely be at a lower frequency than freshening the water bowl every few hours. In addition, if your cat likes to play with the water, it may be good to use a mat under the fountain to prevent splatters.

Spicy loves her stylish fountain

Finally, your home can also benefit from a water fountain. Water fountains come in many shapes and sizes. Some are simple and functional, creating a regular flow of water that’s easy for your cat to reach. Others provide a whimsical decoration, such as colorful flowers. There are also fancy porcelain water fountains that provide a stylish decoration. According to Feng Shui, placing a water fountain in your home can bring wealth and prosperity to the household.

What’s good for your cat can also be good for you and beautiful for your home, which is just another reason why living with a cat is so wonderfully soothing!