Catit Flower Fountain

The problem

You suspect your cat would drink more from flowing water, but you are not sure enough to spend £40–50 on a stainless fountain that might sit unused. You want to test the idea cheaply. The Catit Flower Fountain is one of the most popular first fountains for exactly this reason — it costs roughly half of a stainless model, ships quickly, and has replacement parts available everywhere. If your cat ignores it, you have lost less. If they take to it, you know a fountain works and can decide later whether to upgrade to steel.

What tends to help

The flower insert lets you switch between a gentle bubble, a flowing stream, and a narrow jet — useful because some cats prefer different water movements. The compact base fits on a kitchen counter or next to a food bowl without dominating the space. A carbon and foam filter traps debris and reduces odour between cleans. The whole unit disassembles for cleaning in about a minute.

A straight answer: Plastic scratches over time, and those scratches harbour bacteria faster than smooth stainless steel. If you keep a Catit Flower long-term, expect to scrub it more often than a steel fountain to keep biofilm under control.

Common questions

Should I buy the Catit Flower or go straight to stainless?

If you are not sure your cat will use a fountain at all, the Catit Flower is a low-risk test. If you already know your cat drinks from taps and you want the easier long-term option, go straight to stainless — the Petlibro is our pick. The Catit Flower works well but demands more scrubbing over time because plastic scratches.

How often does the Catit Flower Fountain need cleaning?

A full strip-down and scrub once a week is the minimum. If you see any pink or slimy residue on the surfaces, clean it immediately — that is biofilm, and it builds faster on plastic than on steel. Replace the filter every two to four weeks depending on how many cats use it.