Water fountains
Cat Mate Pet Fountain review
Published 20 June 2026
A simple, reliable plastic fountain from a long-established UK brand, with a low-level pump design and multiple drinking levels. No frills and not the quietest, but dependable, easy to find and backed by good UK support.
Best for: Owners wanting a simple, reliable UK-supported fountain
From £29.99 checked 20 Jun 2026
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What works
- Trusted UK brand
- Widely available filters
- Multiple drinking levels
- Reliable
- Good UK support
What falls short
- Not the quietest
- Plastic build
- Basic features
How it scores
We rate every product in this category on the same criteria, weighted by how much they matter in daily use. Each score is out of 10.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filtration quality | 20% | 7.0 | Carbon and foam filtration, dependable for everyday use |
| Pump noise | 15% | 7.0 | Adequate noise level, not the quietest |
| Hygiene and materials | 15% | 6.5 | BPA-free plastic; standard cleaning needs |
| Ease of cleaning | 15% | 7.5 | Easy to disassemble; established, simple design |
| Filter cost and availability | 10% | 8.0 | Cat Mate filters widely stocked in the UK at a fair price |
| Capacity and suitability | 10% | 7.5 | 2L across multiple drinking levels, good for one or two cats |
| Drinking encouragement and design | 10% | 8.0 | Multiple levels and a gentle flow suit different drinking styles |
| Value | 5% | 8.0 | Good value from a trusted UK brand |
| Weighted total | 7.3 |
How we score: each rating combines the manufacturer specification with the weight of feedback from owners and independent reviewers. We do not copy other reviews. The score is our own synthesis, and we show the reasoning so you can judge it yourself.
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Key specifications
| Capacity | 2L |
|---|---|
| Material | BPA-free plastic |
| Filtration | Carbon and foam |
| Design | Multiple drinking levels |
| Brand | Long-established UK |
| Filters | Widely stocked in UK |
Common questions
Is Cat Mate a good UK brand?
Yes, it is long established in the UK with good support and widely stocked filters, which makes ongoing maintenance straightforward, a practical advantage over imported brands.
How many cats does it suit?
Its 2L capacity across multiple drinking levels works well for one or two cats. Larger households would want a bigger reservoir.
Is it quiet?
It is acceptable but not among the quietest. For a near-silent fountain, the Dockstream 2 or Catit PIXI are better, though they cost more.
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