Is your cat afraid of their new fountain? Use these 4 simple, vet-approved steps to help your skittish cat comfortably transition from a bowl to a fountain.
You bought a beautiful new water fountain to keep your cat healthy, set it up, turned it on… and your cat ran out of the room like they saw a ghost.
Don’t panic! Cats are creatures of habit. Anything new in their environment—especially something that moves or makes a sound—can be met with a healthy dose of suspicion. Here is a step-by-step guide to helping your timid kitty fall in love with their new fountain.
1. Keep it Silent at First
Leave the fountain completely turned off for the first 24 to 48 hours. Let your cat approach it, sniff it, and investigate it on their own terms while it’s completely stationary.
2. Don’t Take Away Their Old Bowl Immediately
Abruptly removing your cat’s old water bowl can cause stress. Instead, place the new fountain right next to their current bowl. Once you see them willingly drinking from the fountain, you can safely remove the old bowl.
3. Pick a Low-Noise, Low-Vibration Model
If a fountain hums, buzzes, or vibrates the floor, a skittish cat won’t go near it. Look for models with ultra-quiet pumps (under 25 decibels—quieter than a whisper).
4. Use Treats and Praise
Reward your cat with their favorite treats whenever they approach or investigate the fountain. Associating the new device with positive rewards works wonders for building confidence.
Why Cats Love It: Engineered with a whisper-quiet pump operating under 20dB, the ultra-quiet KittySpout Fountain won’t startle even the most anxious cats, making the transition completely seamless and stress-free.
