Before You Buy a Cat Fountain - Read This First

Not all fountains are the same. Here's how to find the one worth buying.

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By Jessica M.

Last Updated Mar 3.2026

1. The best fountain is the one you'll actually leave out

Here's what nobody tells you: most fountains fail because they're so ugly the owner hides them in a corner - and a fountain your cat never walks past is one she never uses. 

 

A fountain that looks good stays on the worktop. Where she lives. Where she'll actually drink from it.

So the way it looks isn't just about you. It's what makes it work for her. That's the whole idea behind Purris. It's designed to look like something you'd choose for your kitchen — not something you'd want to hide. 

2. Most fountains are plastic - and that's a problem

Here's the catch. Most cat fountains, even some good-looking ones, are made of plastic. And plastic causes real problems.

 

Within days, you'll see slime building up inside. That pink or dark gunk is bacteria. Plastic scratches easily, and germs hide in the scratches. Vets often link plastic bowls to multiple health issues. 

 

So the thing you bought to fix the problem often becomes a new one.

3. Ceramic is the solution

It's smooth and sealed, so slime can't build up and germs can't hide. It wipes clean in seconds. It's also heavy so it stays put when your cat leans in, instead of sliding around and spilling. Once people switch to ceramic, they don't go back. But there's one more thing to check...

4. Not all ceramic fountains are the same

You might find a cheaper ceramic fountain online. But check what you're actually getting. Most arrive on their own. No filters. No one to contact. And no help if it turns up cracked or your cat won't use it.

 

Purris is different. You get the ceramic fountain with six months of filters included. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty and a 40-day money-back guarantee. If your cat doesn't take to it, you send it back. Simple.

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How Purris Outperforms the Rest

The water she deserves. The look your home does too.

What Actually Matters For Your Cat

Purris

Others

Ceramic body — no biofilm, no slime

Whisper-quiet pump

Heavy, stable base — won't tip

6 months of filters in the box

Easy Cleaning & Assembling

1-year warranty

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30-day money-back guarantee included 

I had tried two plastic fountains before this. Both went slimy within a week and the second one died after a month. I nearly gave up, then switched to ceramic and wished I'd done it from the start. She took to it in three days and hasn't looked back.

 

Sarah T. Cat owner, Surrey

So what are you waiting for? 

Give her the water she actually wants — and a fountain you'll actually be happy to leave out.

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