Ceramic or stainless steel drinking fountains for cats?

Hi David. You may not need to go to the trouble of buying a fountain. Try using a glass bowl that is wide enough to keep her whiskers from touching the edges. You can also try setting out a couple of bowls in different rooms and change out the water often. I feed my two cats twice a day and they get fresh water at each meal. They are both in the habit of having a drink at the end of their meal.

I suggest glass because many cats don't like the scent of plastic or metal and they will refuse to drink. Try these suggestions before you spend money on a fountain.

Cat Water Fountain Ceramic

Ceramic Cat Fountain

I honestly wouldn't waste the money unless you plan on leaving him alone for extended periods of time (like a weekend trip). Just a regular water dish is sufficient. Just keep it somewhere where you will pass by a few times a day to make sure it's still full. Everyday rinse the dish and refill with fresh water. The cat will drink when he's thirsty.

I have an electrical one and that is all I have seen. I would think a battery operated fountain would not work as well because it would not supply enough power to have the pump circulate the water.

I would highly recommend stainless steel or glass, or anything not porous. The more porous it is, the more likely it is for bacteria to affect it. You should of course wash your kitty's water dish as much as possible, but to eliminate the possibility of something nasty getting in there, you want to avoid plastic, ceramic or anything porous.