🥣 Water & Bowls: What Every Cat Owner Should Know

💧 Fresh Water Is a Daily Priority

Cats need access to clean, filtered water at all times. Especially on a dry food diet, hydration is critical for kidney and urinary health.

• Use filtered water only — not tap water. If your local water isn't great (and most isn’t), we highly recommend the Zero Water Filter.

• We personally monitor water quality with a testing meter to know exactly when the filter needs changing.

• Replace the water at least twice a day — never just top it off.

⛲️ About Cat Fountains: Please Think Twice

Yes, they look fun. Yes, cats enjoy playing with them. But here's the reality:

Fountains are a breeding ground for bacteria.

• No matter how “advanced” the filter is, it cannot clean the dirt that builds up on the surfaces of the container.

• Cats dip their paws into the water — the same paws they use in the litter box. That debris doesn’t disappear; it circulates.

• Even if you’re committed to cleaning it daily (and most people aren’t), the structure of most fountains makes it hard to clean thoroughly — bacteria thrive in hidden corners.

💥 We strongly advise against using fountains.They often cause more harm than good.

🥄 Choose Safe Materials

• Use bowls made of ceramic, stainless steel, or other non-toxic materials.

• Avoid plastic — it’s been linked to mouth ulcers and bacterial buildup.

📏 Elevate Food & Water Bowls

We feed and water our cats using a small table or raised platform. This helps keep food and water cleaner — and makes eating more comfortable for your pet.

⏰ Replace Food & Bowls Daily

• Don't refill over old food. Start fresh every morning.

• Throw out leftovers, wash bowls in the dishwasher.

• Yes, food has become expensive — but your cat’s health is priceless.