Quels sont les bienfaits d'une fontaine à eau pour animal de compagnie ?

What are the benefits of a pet water fountain?

Like humans, dogs and cats need to drink enough water every day to be healthy.

Does the well-being of your pet depend on good hydration? Yes, definitely.

The water fountain for dogs and cats is the ideal accessory for good hydration. Its automatic system allows you to leave fresh and healthy water for your four-legged friend. This is why it is an accessory that has become essential in 2022.

Let us explain why.

Why buy a water fountain for your pet?

The water fountain allows a better hydration of your animal, dog or cat! All you have to do is turn on your tap for your cat to rush in and quench its thirst; the same for your dog with the garden hose. Indeed, our 4-legged friends love fresh, moving water!

The team selection:

Fountain Stainless Steel Collection - Roman Style

The whirlpool and stainless steel fountain version has a double filtration system. Its silent pump is connected to the physical and active filtering system, which eliminates the risk of bad smells, impurities such as hair or dust, but also the risk of bacteria.

2 liter capacity & dishwasher safe

Flowing fountain - ELS PET – Elegant

This fountain made of food -grade plastic guarantees your pet fresh and oxygenated water. It includes a double filtering system, carbon filter + cotton.

Capacity 1.8 L + Dishwasher safe

Whirlpool Fountain – Automatic – Elegant Design

Made of food-grade plastic, this fountain allows your cat to evolve in a healthy environment. This fountain guarantees your pet fresh and oxygenated water.

Capacity 1.8 L + Dishwasher safe

How does a water fountain work?

The operation of a water fountain is quite simple. Unlike a classic bowl, a water fountain incorporates a flow system as well as a filtering system. These two specificities are as important as each other. It is thanks to this system that the fountain improves the quality of water for your animal.

Among the different types of fountains, there are flowing fountains, whirlpool fountains, balloon shapes and even stainless steel and ceramic collections!

Note: Ceramic helps prevent black spots on your cat's neck.

They come in all sizes to suit the needs and size of your pet. Indeed, when you have two large dogs, a 10L capacity fountain will satisfy you. With only one cat at home, a capacity of 1 or 2 liters is more than enough.

Finally, the design remains an important element in the choice of a fountain. Indeed, often located in an important room of the house, you have the possibility of adapting it to the design of your interior!

Most water fountains incorporate double or triple filtering. The activated carbon filter is coupled with a cotton filter and/or a sponge filter.

  • The carbon filter helps to detoxify and sanitize the water of any bacteria linked to stagnant water.
  • The cotton or sponge filter will remove hair, dust and impurities that could hinder your pet's absorption of water and be dangerous to its health.

Note: Veterinarians also advise investing in a water fountain to avoid urinary tract infections, in cats as in dogs.

Benefits

Akin to a simple gadget, the water fountain nevertheless has a multitude of advantages for your pet, but also for you!

In addition to the water supply, which is essential for the good health of your companion, the greatest interest of a fountain lies in the stimulation created for your animal. This stimulation comes from the movement of the water, the sound generated, but also the final quality of the water.

Indeed, filtration is the second good reason to equip yourself with a fountain. Being ensured by the activated carbon filter and the sponge filter, the water remains pure and fresh and encourages your pet to drink more often.

Apart from the beneficial effects for the animal, the fountain is extremely practical for the master. Yes, no more filling the bowl or the bowl all day long! Since the water is filtered, you can afford to change the water a little less often than usual.

Use and maintenance

On some fountain models, the pumps are designed to be dishwasher safe. In addition to being very practical, it saves considerable time!

It is important to place your fountain in a strategic place in your home. You need a quiet place, a little out of the way, but not too isolated.

You will see the result very quickly, the majority of animals will immediately adopt the fountain! It's definitely a significant improvement in your pet's quality of life!

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