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The Spruce Pets' quietest fountain: virtually silent and quick to clean, with a whisker-friendly wide bowl. But Catit recommends cleaning it 2-3 times a week, the optional spout trickles loudly, and Amazon owners rate its durability negatively, reporting pumps failing within a year.
Top complaints
- Pump failures; durability concerns
Durability is a negative aspect and reliability mixed on Amazon, with owners reporting the pump failing after about 10 months.
- Needs cleaning more often than most
The Spruce Pets says the manufacturer recommends cleaning 2-3 times a week, more than usual. During initial testing it also had to change the filter about every 10 days instead of the recommended 3-4 weeks, though that didn't recur later.
Source: The Spruce Pets - Optional spout is loud
The Spruce Pets found the included spout attachment produces an annoying, loud trickle, and its tester cat wouldn't drink until it was removed.
Source: The Spruce Pets
What owners love
- Virtually silent
The Spruce Pets named it the quietest operation (without the spout). Quiet operation is an Amazon positive.
- Cat-friendly shape
The Spruce Pets praises the wide bowl and comfortable drinking height, and says it works for multiple cats. Pet attraction is an Amazon positive.
- Quick setup and cleaning
Amazon owners say assembly takes about 2 minutes and filters are simple to install. The Spruce Pets found cleaning quick and simple, and the light nose glows red when water is low.
- You can only clean once a week
- Your cat insists on a falling stream (the spout is noisy)
- You want a pump that reliably lasts years
- Quiet apartments and bedrooms
- Cats sensitive to whisker contact
- Homes with a couple of cats
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What experts say
- The Spruce Pets: Quietest operation: virtually silent, lightweight and cat-friendly. Cons are a noisy optional spout and more frequent cleaning than average.