(checked 2026-10-10)
A dishwasher-safe porcelain fountain that The Spruce Pets named easiest to clean and Amazon owners rate well for cleaning. But Wirecutter found its small parts a pain to assemble and clean, and both outlets found its falling streams noisy. It's also pricey.
Top complaints
- Noisy falling water
The Spruce Pets found the spouts drop water from a height, making it noisier than similar fountains. Wirecutter found it noisy when running normally and when low on water. Noise level is mixed on Amazon.
- Fiddly pump and small parts
The Spruce Pets found the internal two-part pump setup complicated and a pain to disassemble. Wirecutter says it has a lot of small parts, making it a pain to assemble and clean.
Source: The Spruce Pets, Wirecutter - Pump can quit early
Reliability and durability are mixed on Amazon, with some owners saying the pump stopped after two weeks and others reporting four years of use. Value for money is also mixed, with some calling it overpriced.
What owners love
- Dishwasher-safe porcelain
The Spruce Pets picked it as easiest to clean for its dishwasher-safe high-density porcelain. Ease of cleaning is an Amazon positive.
- Pets like it
The Spruce Pets' tester cat loved the small top-level dish, and the two ends let multiple cats drink at once. Pet happiness is an Amazon positive, covering both cats and dogs.
- Real wall adapter, open bowl
The Spruce Pets likes that it comes with a proper wall-outlet adapter rather than only a USB cord. The Amazon listing notes the open bowl still holds water if the power goes out.
Source: The Spruce Pets, Amazon.com product page
- You want a silent fountain
- Fiddly pump assembly frustrates you
- You're on a budget
- Owners who want ceramic instead of plastic
- Senior pets that like a raised tier
- Households with two cats drinking at once
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- The Spruce Pets: Easiest to clean: dishwasher-safe porcelain that cats love; cons are a complicated pump setup and noisier trickling.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed: lots of small parts make it a pain to assemble and clean, and it's noisy both normally and when low on water.