For those of you who didn’t know, cats have bacteria in their mouths that will get into the water. That means you’ll have to constantly change stagnant water bowls every 2-3 days. I’ve owned/babysat many cats and the majority of them will refuse to drink until it is cleaned. I used standard bowls in the past and cleaning was extremely tedious. I had used plastic bowls and there was always a slimy film that built up so I had to scrub multiple times until it was clean. Furthermore, you don’t want to dehydrate cats as that may lead to medical issues with their kidneys(?). Idk there is some medical condition where if they don’t get enough water it can cause issues long term.Suffice it to say, the price is well worth it, the double filter option works great, and the water provides a calming background noise. It’s not completely silent, so if you get annoyed by any sound, don’t get this. If you don’t mind a very low white noise, then this is perfect. We clean the bowl every 3 weeks by putting it in the dishwasher. The pump and filter assembly is incredibly easy to assemble and disassemble. Lastly, the square design butts up nicely against furniture. Also, our kitten has learned to drink from the top of the fountain assembly, so you don’t have to worry about the dimensions, or if your cat/kitten is too smol. We currently have one kitten, but the omnidirectional design shouldn’t be an issue for multiple cats either. I have zero complaints about the fountain, the lack of constant cleaning is a huge plus, and our furry little bastard drinks water on the regular. Plus, the color and design is actually quite trendy compared to other water bowls