Some pets confidently try new things and others take a little more time. The 1/2 Gallon Pet Fountain lets you customize the flow of the fountain's stream, so no matter your pets personality, theyll feel comfortable drinking from their new fountain. Pets love running water and are drawn to it. Pet fountains entice pets to drink more water which keeps them healthy and hydrated. With the 1/2 Gallon Fountain, pets can drink from the stream or the bowl (which is awesome) because your pet needs 1 ounce of water per 1 pound they weigh every day. To keep water fresh, we use dual-filtration technology to keep your pet's water fresh. A carbon filter, foam filter and fountain pump work together to keep water filtered and clean, and the constant water circulation helps to promote good pet hygiene. The open design of this fountain means that even if the power goes out, your cat will still have access to water. The wide bowl is whisker-friendly, which keeps your cats sensitive whiskers from touching the sides while drinking. This plastic pet fountain is top-rack dishwasher safe, and weve designed it with no hard-to-reach places to make cleaning simple all youll need to do is handwash the pump separately. Your pet deserves the best. Trust PetSafe to keep your pet healthy, safe and happy.