Top Reasons Why You Should Buy a Pet Water Fountain for Your Pet

One of the main benefits that a pet water fountain provides is ensuring that your pet drinks the healthiest drinking water they can get. Every pet owner wants the best for their beloved pets so they give them the best by buying them branded dog or cat foods, accessories and even bringing them to groomers. But what most of them don't realize is that their pet also needs a lot of clean water for them to stay hydrated. And this is exactly what pet water fountains are for.

A cat's body is made up of around 70% of water and they are very susceptible to kidney and urinary tract diseases. Domestic cats in particular need to consume extra water if they are fed a dry cat food diet. Most pet owners are more conscious of the pet's food rather than the water they drink. So keep your pet healthy by ensuring that they stay hydrated all day. Pet water fountains take the worry out of this for you.

Do you ever wonder why you sometimes catch your pet drinking from a dripping tap? It is because studies show that animals prefer to drink from running sources than stagnant drinking water. We all know how dogs love to drink and play with running water. And so do cats, which are very playful by nature, noticing and chasing every small object that moves. The pet water fountain's running water will surely grab their attention, thus enticing them to use it.

Busy pet owners will find the water fountain advantageous. No need to replace the water every day because of its filter. There are several models which you can choose from, and some models have a big water reservoir that you can fill up with enough water to last throughout the day. So you don't have to worry if you have to leave your pet for a short vacation because the pet water fountain will ensure that your pets will have clean water while you're away.

Your pets will have only the healthiest water that is the closest resemblance to what they can get from nature. Using a small submersible pump, the water circulates from the water tank. Then it passes through a charcoal filter to get rid of any impurities and dirt. The result is clean and fresh water for your dogs and cats. Your veterinary bills can surely be reduced by increasing their water intake.

Maintaining this device is also simple and hassle-free.

Usually, when you buy a brand new unit, it comes with a set of filters and sometimes you even get a spare one. You just have to change the filters regularly to make sure it gives you optimal performance. Some models even have a pre-filter system that can catch hair and other debris, thus extending the life of the machine. Compare this to everyday cleaning of your usual water bowls and you'll see the big difference.

Another benefit that you can get from it is that it keeps the air in your house cleaner. It adds humidity to a room, thus enhancing the quality of air. Imagine how this simple device can be so valuable to you and your pet.

Just like people, our pet also needs clean and safe drinking water. But unlike us, they don't have the ability to get that on their own. So they heavily depend on their pet owners to give them what they need. And sometimes, because we are too busy grooming them and making them look good on the outside, we sometimes overlook the things that are most important to their health. A responsible pet owner knows how to deal with that by ensuring that their health will be the top priority.

Save the Butterflies

Are you sick of rainy days? This so-called July weather? Is it dampening your spirits and killing the social calendar? Is it threatening your species? If the answer to the last question is yes, then you are one of the butterflies that feature in this article, if not then you're like me - just another malcontent, fed up with British weather. 

Butterflies are one of the few purely decorative insects you can attract and their variety of colours is astonishing, thus making them a welcome addition to any garden, but, due to last year’s wet summer, and the continuing trend this year, Britain has seen a severe decline in several species of butterfly. As most of us know, water and wings don't mix, particularly where insects are concerned. A heavy rainstorm is comparable to a blitzkrieg from a butterfly’s perspective and all this rotten weather has meant they've been less actively pollinating and breeding. 

As such, last week’s article on pond cultivation comes closer to the fore, due to it's role as an insect habitat. The obvious plus is the water source it provides, however, butterflies require peace to flourish, so I'd also suggest a wild patch in your garden that will remain undisturbed by usual garden maintenance and thus provide them with a breeding ground. To this end, you might consider a small nettle patch as this will discourage human contact whilst providing a suitable habitat. 

The primary means of enticing butterflies into the garden depends on your planting, because nectar is primarily what will invite them. To ensure the most hospitable environment, you'll want a variety of plants that will provide nectar year round, so it is advised you have a balance of spring bloomers such as Daisies, Dandelions, Pansies and Primroses and to compensate their loss in late summer and autumn, a healthy dose of Marigolds, Knapweed and Lavender. Other examples to really boost your butterfly potential are full sun perennials such as Helenium, which will provide bold colour and a large bulbous landing pad to your guests, Lathyrus which offers a daintier foliage and the bonus for us of scent, and the towers of Verbascum, which will dominate the sky line of a butterfly garden - the air traffic control on your own living airfield. 

Shrubs that butterflies love include Buddleia, Hebes and Lilac and certain herbs also attract the insect, due to their scent. These include oregano, thyme and mint. 

It is important to remember that your butterfly population will be relative to your gardening variety i.e. the greater the number and mix and plants, the greater the potential for their propagation. 

Due to their erratic behaviour, butterfly spotting is no simple task, however, look out in your own gardens for species like the Common Blue with their lilac veined wings and white trim, the flambouyant Peacock with big blue ‘eyes’ on its wings, or the small Tortoiseshell, tiger striped with segmented blue edging, to know just how much your helping their species. Other, threatened, types to watch out for are the toffee coloured Small Skipper, the Ginger Lulworth Skipper, Chalk Hill Blue and the Wall Brown species.