Fountain for Persian and Siamese cats

A Persian and a Siamese together — that's a lovely combination, but you're right that they can be quite different when it comes to drinking. Persians often prefer a gentler, calmer flow they can lap from a wide bowl without getting their flat faces wet, while Siamese tend to be bolder and more playful, sometimes preferring to drink from a trickle or stream. A fountain that suits one perfectly can frustrate the other. Water fountains are genuinely one of the best things you can do for both cats — moving water is far more appealing than still water, and good hydration directly reduces the risk of kidney disease and urinary tract problems, both of which are real concerns as cats age. Before I point you toward the right one, can I ask: are these your only two cats, and have you noticed anything specific about how they each prefer to drink — for example, does your Persian avoid getting her face wet?

Biscuit and Mochi — perfect names. And yes, that dynamic makes total sense for those breeds. What you need is a fountain that offers two distinct drinking zones: a calm, wide, shallow upper bowl for Biscuit to sip from without any splash, and a flowing stream or lower basin where Mochi can get involved with the water to her heart's content. Do either of them have any history of urinary issues, or is this purely a fresh-start investment in keeping them healthy?

Great — proactive hydration is exactly the right approach at those ages. My recommendation for you is the Drinkwell Pagoda Pet Fountain by PetSafe. It has a two-tiered ceramic design: the upper tier is a calm, wide, shallow bowl that sits perfectly flat — Biscuit can drink from the rim with zero splash and no stream in her face. The lower basin receives a gentle dual stream, which is exactly the kind of flowing water Mochi will want to interact with. Ceramic is also much easier to keep truly clean than plastic, it doesn't harbour bacteria in scratches, and it won't affect the taste of the water the way some plastics can. It holds 1.8 litres which is comfortable for two cats, the filter is easy to replace, and it runs quietly. It's genuinely designed for cats who drink differently, and it's the one I'd buy without hesitation for this exact pairing.

The Drinkwell Pagoda uses PetSafe's standard carbon filters — they're widely available on Amazon UK, typically around £8–10 for a pack of three. With two cats, plan on replacing one roughly every three to four weeks. The ceramic bowl itself just needs a rinse and wipe-down every few days, which takes about two minutes. Compared to the vet bills that can come with chronic kidney or urinary issues, it's a very small ongoing cost. You'll also want to give the pump a quick clean monthly — it takes the filter out and rinses under a tap. Genuinely low-maintenance once you're in the habit.

Really glad it fits. Biscuit and Mochi should both take to it quickly — Mochi especially will probably claim the lower basin within the first ten minutes. If either of them is hesitant at first, just place it near where their current water bowl is and let them get used to the sound before expecting them to drink from it. Most cats come around within a day or two. Enjoy the slightly less chaotic mealtimes!