Cats are famously poor drinkers, and a still bowl does nothing to change that. Moving water reads as fresh water to most animals, and a surprising number who ignore a full bowl all day will stand and drink properly from a spout. This one recirculates continuously through a gentle central column, so the surface is never flat and stale, and the sound of it draws fussy drinkers back through the day.

The body is stainless steel rather than plastic, which matters more than it sounds. Plastic scratches, and those scratches hold a bacterial film that is the usual culprit behind feline chin acne and a bowl that smells faintly sour however often you rinse it. Steel wipes properly clean and does not stain or hold odour. A window in the side shows the level at a glance, so you can top it up before the pump starts running dry.

• Stainless steel bowl and body rather than plastic
• Recirculating central spout keeps the water moving
• Side window shows the water level at a glance
• Wipes clean without scratching or holding odour
• Suits cats and dogs who ignore a still bowl
• One version, no colour or size options

Who it's for: Households with a cat or dog who drinks too little from a bowl, and owners happy to run a small pump and clean it regularly.