Affiliate Disclosure & Ownership
Last updated: September 2026
We believe you should know exactly how this site makes money and what relationships could affect our recommendations. Here it is, plainly.
Editorial independence
Our ratings come from hands-on testing. No brand pays us for a review or for a higher score. We recommend fountains because they earned it in testing, and we publish their downsides.
Ownership: our sister brand
This is the most important disclosure on this page. Best Cat Water Fountain is operated by the same team behind Cat Water Fountain (catwaterfountain.co), a store that sells its own cat water fountains (the 4L Smart Wireless, 304 Stainless Steel, Ceramic and accessories).
Because of that relationship: – Products made by Cat Water Fountain are clearly labeled wherever they appear on this site. – They are tested and scored on the same criteria as every competing brand. – We still publish their weaknesses and cons, and we recommend competitors when they’re the better choice.
When you click a link to catwaterfountain.co and buy, that purchase supports the same team that runs this site. We disclose this so you can weigh our recommendations with full information.
Affiliate links
Some links to third-party retailers (such as Amazon and Chewy) are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These commissions help fund our testing (buying units, filters, equipment).
Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings — the testing determines the order, then we add the links.
What this means for you
- You never pay more for using our links.
- Our verdicts are based on measured testing, not commissions or ownership.
- You’ll always see a label on our own-brand products and an affiliate note on retailer links.
Health content
Articles on hydration, urinary health and related topics are for education only and are medically reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice — always consult your vet about your cat’s health.
Questions
If anything here is unclear, contact us — we’re happy to explain.
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