The Oldest Known Savannah F1
"Rockstar"
Featured Breeders - Breeder
Logo Contest Winners
How to Choose the Best Water
Fountain Product Review
Using Food Grade Diatomaceous
Earth For Fleas and Parasites
SAVANNAHGANS® 2023
Breeder Directory
DIY: How To Make Your Own
Cat Tree
Beautiful Breeder Kitten Ads
& More!
Summer
2023
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CONTENTS
SUMMER 2023
EDITOR'S DESK
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F1 SAVANNAH CAT "ROCKSTAR" IS THRIVING AT 28
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28
BREEDER CONTEST LOGO WINNER FEATURES
15
SAVANNAHGANS® BREEDER LOGO CONTEST
CHOOSING THE BEST WATER FOUNTAIN BOWL FOR YOUR CATS
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On the Cover: F6 SBT "Ursa" - Four-month-old
female photographed by her breeder Amanda
Braverman-Brohn of Savannah Royale.
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OUR 2023 BREEDER DIRECTORY
SAVANNAH CAT RESCUE AND SAVANNAH CAT CARE FUND
GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S BIO
DIY: HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN AMAZING CAT TREE
51
USING FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOR FLEAS & WORMS
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CELEBRATE SUMMER!
Let's see what's on the SAVAGENDA for July-September!
JUNE 2023 MARKED OUR THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF PUBLISHING!
First, I'd like to introduce myself, our newcomers to the magazine. FIVE Savannahs own my husband and me--four of whom are
six years old and a one-year-old who joined our jungle in late May 2022. I started this magazine for a few reasons--my love for
Savannahs being number one. The other is that there's much to learn when selecting the best kitten from the right breeder. Not
only did I choose the wrong breeder the first time, resulting in NO kitten, but our next kitten, Luna, had a fatal FIP. She
miraculously became the world's first FIP survivor with an antiviral treatment due to a successful drug trial. What started as a
hobby blog about FIP morphed into this digital magazine and website. Then came our Facebook group and our online Breeder
Directory.
SAVANNAHGANS® publishes informative and entertaining content from Savannah enthusiasts and experts in a whimsical,
electronic, FREE publication. We combine factual, heart-warming stories with health and safety education. The list of
knowledgeable contributors sharing stories and experiences with our readers is steadily growing, so there's no lack of great
content to publish! Current and future owners can easily find great information about our wonderful breed on our website.
During our second year, SAVANNAHGANS® earned the support of our first corporate sponsor, Dr. Elsey. (Please click on Dr.
Elsey's banner at the top of our website to take the litter quiz, print coupons, or read up on their blog!) Sponsors, ads, articles,
media contributors, and the new breeder directory are the backbone of our continued development! Thank you to everyone who
advertises with us and helps to keep this e-magazine FREE to readers everywhere!
Welcome to the FOURTEENTH edition of
SAVANNAHGANS® - THE International
Savannah Cat Magazine
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SAVANNAHGANS® welcomes ALL cat lovers to enjoy our content. Whether searching for
new cat products, health advice, feeding tips, or an excellent DIY project, you'll find it all in
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Contact number:
619-392-7021
Email Address:
spotisse2@yahoo.com
I was born with a desire to create what I saw around me, and I started drawing as soon as I
could hold a crayon. I've been a professional artist for many years, graduating from the Art
Center, College of Design, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Illustration. I've done
both illustration and graphic design part-time since 1985.
I started my career as an Art Director for an ad agency in La Jolla, CA. I moved to other
companies, including printers, where I ran their art departments. I've recently hung my
"Contract Illustrator" sign-up full-time.
In 1990, I bought my first Mac and learned to draw in Illustrator, finding it an excellent medium
to add to my skills. I'm also proficient in watercolor, acrylics, and all dry mediums. I
commission work for many Savannah owners, including website graphics and logos, and
painted pictures of their cats.
Today I share my creative style and ideas with SAVANNAHGANS® Magazine, where you'll
find personalized logos and ads throughout the magazine. I am also available to do
commissioned work, capturing your precious Savannahs.
SAVANNAHGANS Creative Director
Jacqueline Luttrelle
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FAQ - ASK AUNTIE
VANNAH
Is there a subscription fee to read
SAVANNAHGANS® Magazine?
The e-magazine and website are a labor of love from
one Savannah lover to all others.
How is SAVANNAHGANS® Magazine available
to read?
Click "THE Magazine" in the menu and select the
issue you wish to read. It will open in full-screen
mode with navigation arrows for page turning.
I have a Savannah story or article I'd like to
share/write. How can I get it published?
You can submit your story idea by clicking on the
"About/Contact" tab in the website's menu.
How often is SAVANNAHGANS® e-Magazine
published?
SAVANNAHGANS® publishes on the first day of
each quarter: January, April, July, and October.
How can I purchase ad space for my business
or cattery?
Click the "About/Contact" tab at the top of the home
page to inquire about ads and the Breeder Directory.
F1 SAVANNAH CAT
"ROCKSTAR" IS
THRIVING AT 28
by: Cindy Radcliff Lowther
I've always been a bit of a "Cat Lady" and became familiar with Savannahs in the breed's early years, finding
them intriguing. When I married, I brought two domestic cats into my relationship, but my husband, Matt,
wasn't a cat lover. However, he understood us to be a package deal and came to like the cats more than he'd
care to admit, even today. My domestic cats lived to the ripe old ages of 16 and 20, and we had a wonderful
life with them. Matt never failed to remind me he didn't want more cats once they passed on, but I couldn't
fathom my life without cats. So when they both passed, there was about one year without cats—probably the
longest year of my life.
We learned in the Spring of 2010 that I was expecting our first baby and were thrilled. But sadly, I couldn't
carry to full term. I was off work after the miscarriage when I received an email from Savannah Cat Rescue
(SCR), which at that point, I'd been on their email list for over three years. This email spoke to me because I
was so sad about our loss, and it was the perfect time for a diversion.
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Matt came home and saw the open email about two F1s available for adoption, needing to be rehomed together,
and asked about their story. I explained, and he said, "Well, you applied, right"? I replied, "You said no more
cats." He looked at me and said, "I think you need those cats." He was right. I DID need them…oh, how I needed
them. So I anxiously applied.
I received an email stating I wasn't chosen to adopt those two, but I was advised that an older male had
recently been surrendered back to his breeder, Nicole Greig of Wagati Cattery. I was excited to explore this
option, but a bit uneasy when I learned he was a senior cat. I had years with my previous cats, and the thought
of taking in a cat that may not have long to spend with us was concerning. I also worried he might not be
"adoptable," and others might be apprehensive about taking on an elderly cat. It made me rethink whether to
make him part of our family.
I discussed it with Matt, and he supported applying for this senior cat as he'd not seen me as sad as I'd been
those weeks after our pregnancy loss. If a giraffe or elephant were up for adoption, he'd have agreed if he
thought it might bring back my smile. So I contacted Wagati and applied to take in the old senior boy.
I remember Nicole advising me of his age and how she hoped his new home would offer him some "quality last
few years" as he was nearing 14. After much correspondence, Nicole chose us to give this guy a home. That
was 14 years ago! We look forward to more after eleven incredible years with this amazing boy. He's energetic,
lovable, and absolutely a perfect fit. He'll be 28 on his next birthday! Most people are shocked at his age, as he
doesn't seem to know he's elderly. The breeder advised me that his pushing 14 when adopted was a rarity. He's
one of the first Savannahs ever bred, when the breed was just starting. He moves a little slower, takes the stairs
one at a time, no longer leaps in a single bound, sleeps longer, and his vision has started to fail. Despite all of
those things, this boy is still quite remarkable. I often wonder what a handful he must've been as a kitten,
knowing what a handful he was as a 14-year-old adult!
In the days leading up to bringing him home, I prepared a small area and implemented a gradual introduction to
keep him manageable. However, he had other plans. The first night after we got him settled in, I heard the door
open, and out he came. I discovered his ability to open any door and better understood what the original owner
meant by his inability to keep him from escaping--this being one reason for his surrender. I knew I had some
challenges the first night, but he settled in well. It's like he knew I'd waited my entire life for him. He was
energetic, unruly, but lovable and very social. He proved demanding when he was hungry or when I didn't give
him attention when he wanted it. He would give a love bite--more of a pinch with his teeth. It didn't take long to
know this guy would run the house, which was ok with me.
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"Rockstar" would be the perfect name as we saw his personality and antics. In true Rockstar fashion, he could
trash a room like a partying Rockstar, stay up all night and sleep all day, and has a following of fans who see
how special he is. He's never known a stranger, and when he enters a room, everyone takes notice.
In his early days, we had to put in a lot of effort to secure the home, as he was the most intelligent animal I'd
ever seen. He'd watch everything we did and learn exactly how things worked. He even attempted to open
windows once he saw how they operated. I have teeth marks on windows, doors, and doorknobs throughout our
home. He also learned how to use the toilet solely through observation. He had a toy box full of toys and loved
his flying feathers on wands and playing fetch. However, sometimes, he'd play at 3:00 am. He'd make a chuff
sound repeatedly to get our attention, and when that didn't work, he'd start throwing things into the bed. If there
were no reaction, he'd go into the bathroom and open and close the vanity cabinets, slamming the doors and
making such a commotion that he'd get us up. Matt sometimes could sleep through this. I'd lie awake, waiting to
see what he might do next. He was truly entertaining, even in the middle of the night. I'll admit he was and still is
a bit spoiled, but I wouldn't change a thing. Some sleepless nights were worth the entertainment and joy he
brought to our home. We finally learned to wear him out around 11:00 pm, which gave us some extra sleep. We
even locked the door to keep him out, but he'd shake it until it seemed like it was coming off the hinges.
One instance, he woke us up by banging something up and down the hallway, making a ton of noise, only to
discover it was a small bottle of liquor from a gift basket. The next few nights, after he attempted his usual
methods of getting our attention to no avail, he jumped on the desk and started banging the keyboard. He'd
discovered the shortcut to the music library and woke us up blaring ACDC's "Hells Bells," which, I might add,
from a dead sleep is rather disturbing. We laughed about his Rock Star-like week. Finally, we had to shut down
the computer at night as he discovered how fast we jumped out of bed. He did this every night if one of his other
antics didn't work.
A few years later, we had the pleasure of adopting another male F1, Sultan, who we thought might be a good
partner in crime. After much patience and effort, we successfully merged them—that's another story—the
merging of two F1 rescue males! Sultan and Rockstar became the best of friends, as I'd hoped. It helped the
middle-of-the-night play sessions, as they had each other, which finally gave us some much-needed sleep.
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The cat was large, in charge,
and stunning, but his name
left something to be desired
as it was very odd and didn't
suit him at all… should we
change it? Will a cat that old
adapt to a new name? We
started calling him the new
name, and he responded
enough for us to make it
official and buy the ID tag.
His new name and a fitting
name would now be
"Rockstar."
Having another cat with him has contributed to his long life. They enjoy each other's company but play hard and
roughly at times. Minutes later, they're grooming each other or curled up together, napping. The younger cat,
Sultan, now 15 years old, helps Rockstar move at times when he may not feel like it. My beautiful Rockstar is
showing his age a bit, and his once-beautiful eyes are cloudy and not working as well, but he's still very active.
I explored options to improve his vision, but the vet felt it'd be too stressful and dangerous to correct it given his
age. He still carries himself with confidence and runs this house. He still carries his favorite toys, but doesn't
fetch as he used to, nor are there leaps for flying wands. He's still quite vocal and manages to find every roll of
toilet paper in the house or cardboard to chew up…and that's OK if he wants to be ornery and active. He most
certainly shall be given that freedom to do so. That's what we love most about him.
We discovered early on, with broken lamps, speakers, vases, furniture, etc., that our "stuff" wasn't as valuable as
his. We learned to rearrange; if we valued it, securing it was up to us. I have often said that if you're "high-
maintenance" and find value in" things" more than your pets, please rethink becoming a Savannah owner.
Rockstar and Sultan have a room and lots of stimulation in our large home. One of their favorite perks is the
bridge across our great room. They enjoy looking down upon their kingdom. We also tend to call our half bath
the "Boys Bathroom," since this is the toilet they choose from the bathroom options.
I'm so grateful to share our home with these spectacular cats; they've brought me so much joy. Rockstar and
Sultan arrived after having other owners, but you'd never know they'd had other lives before this one. I saw a
sign once that said something like "working hard to give my cats a better life." That's been the sentiment. I'm
beyond grateful for that opportunity 14 years ago to adopt this senior cat, and so happy the "few" years the
breeder thought we'd have with him turned out to be much longer. I've never stopped admiring his beauty and
appreciating his big personality, his need to be the center of attention, and, most importantly, "Rockstar" was a
perfect, well-earned name.
Most of his days at this age are spent sleeping. He's typically up when he wants a midnight snack, eating his
regular meal, or going to his litter box with a bit of pacing to get back to his comfy spot on the bed for more cat
naps. He moves a little more slowly, his vision is poor, and you can tell he has some discomfort in his old bones.
He uses his litter box faithfully, never has accidents, has a great appetite, and still has his spunky personality! He
continues to wrestle and play with my other F1, his partner in crime, Sultan; they're inseparable.
I recently started giving the boys CBD oil as a tincture. There's a vast difference in Rockstar. It is helping him
with his joints. He's moving around with more ease, and he's awake a little bit more during the day and pacing a
little bit more, also getting into a little bit more, which is OK with me. I appreciate his energy and orneriness, and
at his age, if he wants to drag all my flip-flops out from underneath my bed to chew on them, I'll let him.
Although I managed to put a lid on the container, I put my flip-flops on to avoid any future indulgences. He's
been wanting to play with his toys, and he likes lying in bed with me, nibbling on my toes, or playing under the
blanket. He used to do this a lot when he was younger, and since I've been giving him the CBD oil, I swear it's
like he's ten years younger, like 18 is young ;) He's even coming into the bathroom and lying at my feet while I
get ready to go places, as he used to do all the time. Still, as he got older, he didn't enjoy lying on the floor
because it may have been uncomfortable, but since he started taking his CBD oil, he's started to sleep in other
places besides the bed. He has been an enormous blessing. He has such an extraordinary personality and is
such a love bug. I enjoy every moment with him and still spoil him as much as possible. He truly has my whole
heart!
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In support of our many breeders who make Savannah ownership possible, we spotlight them as often as
possible in different ways. In any business model, the presentation is how you attract business and build a
reputation. Having been writing this magazine for three years and now owning five Savannahs, I see, more than
ever, the importance and value of advertising in all its aspects. The logo is one of the most critical features of any
brand or website, and catteries are no exception. Here are a few reasons why a good, well-designed logo is
important.
A GOOD LOGO CREATES A POSITIVE VIBE THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO YOUR BUSINESS.
The average consumer has a short attention span, and we live in a world of constant clicking and scrolling. We're
bombarded all day with company marketing messages at every turn. A high-quality logo can capture customers'
attention and convince them to give you a second look. A well-done logo can speak volumes about your
business's core values.
THE LOGO IS THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR BRAND'S IDENTITY.
Every business has a story, and catteries are no exception. The logo sets the stage for your story. When you
brand yourself to potential owners, that story should feel positive--warm and fuzzy--just like the kitten you're
searching for, professional and confident. The logo design serves as the foundation for your narrative.
A GOOD LOGO CAN BE MEMORABLE AND SEPARATE YOU FROM OTHERS
Your business's logo tells customers why you're unique and that you took the time to think about what you want
your buyers to know about you and your brand compared to others in your area. Savannahs are a significant
investment in terms of cost and commitment, and more and more people are breeding them today. For the sake
of the breed and its future, attention must be given to connecting potential owners with those who produce
healthy, well-bred cats.
Now that I've explained the motivation behind this contest, I present our twelve entrants, the top three fan
favorites, and their stories. There are many unique logos, and I'm happy to share the stories of the entrants we
received. It's fun to learn more about the breeders we represent, and hopefully, this gives the community some
insight into what drives them to produce these fantastic cats we cherish and can't get enough of!
FIRST PLACE
Lynda Ryskamp of Salem's Pride Savannahs, Michigan
SECOND PLACE
Cindy del Rosario of Bay Area Savannahs, California
THIRD PLACE
Devan Clawson of Claws-On Hybrids, Nevada
SAVANNAHGANS® BREEDER LOGO CONTEST
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We choose a compass because, as a breeder, you must help
give direction to potential owners of your kittens. The color
teal represents being open and clear with them. The cat used
is our F1. She is amazing and represents what people see as a
Savannah.
Trafford, PA, United States
Www.pangeascreatures.com
David Lentz
Logo Creator
Jacq Luttrelle
I was picky about what I wanted for a logo and needed help
deciding. I woke up one morning to a couple of logos my friend
had made for me. She said she couldn't sleep and was trying to
come up with a logo. She made this one, colored outside the
lines, and said she did so to represent how I go above and
beyond for my animals. So this logo has become very special to
me.
West Wendover, NV, United States
Clawsonsranch.com
Devan Clawson
Logo Creator
Amber Dehn
My inspiration comes from my serval "Rameses's" profile
and the emerald green of my first Savannah's eyes! That
theme goes along with my cattery name and boldly states
what I'm striving to produce--pure quality (24 karat) and
gems (emeralds) of the breed!
Marion, MT, United States
24karatkatz.com
Regina Holloway
Logo Creator
Self and SnowGhost Design
My daughter designed a mother-daughter compass tattoo for
us each. She said that because of the love and guidance I've
given as she's grown, she'll always find her way back to me.
Since the compass and "True North" have special meanings, I
chose them for the design. Your "True North" is your
direction and purpose. The cat in the image is my first
Savannah, "Freya," with whom I'll always have an exceptional
bond. My logo was designed online at 99 Designs as a
contest where artists submit, and you choose the winning
logo. I ended up with two.
Mankato, MN, United States
www.truenorthsavannahs.com
Chenoa Wilson
Logo Creator
Debbie Gray
I had an idea for a logo and sketched it out, but I didn’t have
the skills or the design know-how to put it all together. The
fur baby in my logo is one of my first stud boys, Optimus
Prime, as a kitten, and I wanted to have something symbolic
in my logo representing the Bay Area here in California. I
contacted Jacq Luttrelle as I knew she created amazing
logos. I told her what I was thinking, and she created and
brought our logo to fruition. I remember her even
recommending the colors to make it pop a bit.
Brentwood, CA, United States
www.bayareasavannahcats.com
Cindy Del Rosario
Logo Creator
Jacq Luttrelle
This logo is dear to my heart as it portrays my beautiful
"Tariq" in the background as the Serval is behind this
amazing Savannah breed. The F1 CR "Sofia" is a perfect
foundation for my cattery, producing F2, F3, and beyond.
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
salemspridesavannahs.com
Lynda Ryskamp
Logo Creator
Jacq Luttrelle
Our logo is my first Savannah's eyes. She's what
made me fall in love with the breed. Her name was
"Oz," and she had the most incredible personality. It's
said that the eyes are the window to the soul, which
is undoubtedly true with Savannahs. I felt she
deserved to be forever immortalized for bringing me
into this world and making me fall in love with the
breed.
St. Louis, MO, United States
stlouissavannahs.com
Heather Tarticcio
Logo Creator
Self
My requirements for creating a logo for my breeding
station were as follows: I want the logo to show a
Savannah-like cat and, simultaneously, the place
where I live, which is "the rocks."
Zdoňov, Teplice nad Metují, Královéhradecký kraj,
Česko
savannah-ammyodskal.cz
Renata Semerakova
Logo Creator
Adela Rihova
The stunning Mount Rainier inspired our logo. We
live in the shadow of this picturesque mountain and
wanted our cats’ beauty to be memorable and jaw-
dropping like the beautiful mountain shadow they are
raised in. We envisioned and designed our logo with
that in mind and used our very first Savannah queen,
a blue girl we named Dilly Dilly, as the meowdel for
our logo.
Rainier, WA, United States
Rainiersavannahs.com
Julie Laney
Logo Creator
Jacq Luttrelle
My last name is BOILEAU, and it's French. Our
Family speaks fluent French, and the last name
translates to "Drinkwater or Drink the Water," so this
is how I got this cattery name 25 years ago! My logo
idea was to have an African tree with a Serval.
Spring Hill, Florida, United States
Drinkwatercats.com
Doreen Boileau
Logo Creator
My good friend Gary put my logo together for me
and I've used it ever since!
Cats are such regal animals; I wanted a name that
captured that. Since we refer to our female cats as
queens, the theme of royalty kept coming to mind –
and that is, after all, how they are treated!
Madison, WI, United States
SavannahRoyale.com
Amanda Braverman-Brohn
Logo Creator
Jacq Luttrelle
I'm a new breeder, and my first litter is due soon. I
struggled to pick a logo for a year. It was now or
never when Joon became pregnant. I went through
dozens of rough drafts, but none were suitable. I
wanted to include the slinky nature of the Savannah.
I draw cats as a stylized cute cartoon, but I wanted
the elegance of the Savannah. I settled with two long,
lean Savannah machines holding a sign together. I
combined my cat's colors, characteristics, and
markings to create an image representing my babies.
Ogden, UT, United States
Slinkybeansavannah.com
Cheyanne Barney
Logo Creator
Self
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Introduction
It's a common trope that cats hate water, yet, like every other living thing, they need it to survive. While cats on a
wet diet get a large percentage of their hydration needs from their food, they still require fresh water.
What needs to be considered are the needs of those who provide the water. Primarily, ease of use and ease of
maintenance. You never want to find yourself in a situation where cleaning the water bowl is so much work that
you say, "I'll do it tomorrow!"
Many people put out a simple bowl, add water, and top it off as needed. That's one way to go, but if you have
playful or ornery cats, you might find the bowl is often empty, upside down, or filled with filth like cat hair and
litter.
The answer seems simple — get one of those water-recirculating bowls. The water will last a long time and stay
fresher, right? Not so fast.
What about the bowl's stability so ornery cats can't knock it over?
How about an enclosed reservoir so stray hair, dirt, and cat litter do not foul the system?
Another consideration is a recirculation system that minimizes the water's surface area, thereby preventing the
water bowl from functioning as an air purifier that pulls dust out of the air as it runs.
Finally, the ease of cleaning and maintaining the bowl. This point wasn't obvious to me initially, but after months
of use, I came to dread the water bowl's weekly cleaning.
What Makes a Bad Cat Water Fountain?
Choosing the Best Water
Fountain Bowl For Your Cats
Written by:
Jamison Roberts, Savannah owner
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The best way to answer "What makes a bad cat water bowl?" is to examine several bowls we've used and
experienced their shortcomings. We'll take a close look at three examples currently in our possession.
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Example 1 – Typical recirculating water bowl with small reservoir and open bowl
This is a fairly standard recirculating water bowl. It features a small reservoir on top, which allows water to be
gravity-fed when needed; a fountain nozzle located about three inches above the bowl; a small filter housing that
sits between the open bowl and the pump house; and, finally, the bowl where the water resides.
The primary issues with this design are the open-water bowl and the filter location. The filter protects the pump
from debris; it serves no purpose in cleaning the cats' water! If a cat sticks their paws into the water, whatever is
on its feet now floats around in the bowl. This is typically cat litter and cat hair.
As the water level goes down, the small reservoir on top will drain into the pump house and be circulated back
into the dirty water. Another issue with such a large area of open water is that the air we breathe is polluted as
well, and open water will collect that dust out of the air, further gumming up the works.
This situation could be better for cats when it comes to drinking, but it is not ideal for cleaning. The bowl will
eventually develop slime at the bottom and on the filter unless you clean it every other day.
The small reservoir isn't much help, as it's just a fraction of the overall water volume. And in fact, it served as
something our cats could knock off when they were in a playful mood.
Another minor issue is with recirculating bowls featuring a nozzle some distance above the water, which makes
them noisier. Some people don't mind the sound of trickling water; however, I'm not one of those people!
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Example 2 – Simple stainless steel recirculating bowl
This recirculating bowl is a much simpler design, featuring only two stamped stainless steel pieces. It has an
open-water bowl design, and the fountain nozzle discharges through the cover plate, reducing the sound of
trickling water.
As with the previous example, the biggest issue is the open water bowl, which causes the same cleanliness
issues as explained in example 1.
In addition, although less evident in the picture, an equally big issue is the bowl's stability. Perhaps for aesthetic
reasons, the bowl's base is much smaller in diameter than the top. This gives cats ample leverage to push down
on one edge and spill their bowl contents all over your floor! That is not a good thing!
I like the design's simplicity, with a half-cover that merely sits on the bowl and has no sharp corners to make
cleaning difficult. However, the risk of spilling and constantly dirty water makes this a no-go for me.
The lack of an extra water reservoir isn't a big deal, as my experience has shown that recirculating bowls usually
need to be cleaned before they're completely out of water.
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Example 3 – Overly complex recirculating water bowl
This recirculating water bowl has a larger capacity than the previous two. It has a big open bowl, an equally sized
extra reservoir, and a third water-holding area in the filter house.
As with the last two bowls, this water bowl has the same issues due to its open design and some problems
unique to it. The biggest point of this bowl is the overly complex design and large capacity.
With a capacity this large, it's tempting to let the bowl "do its thing" for a week or even 10 days at a time.
However, this makes the bowl extremely dirty and slimy. That's when the bowl's complexity becomes a problem;
it's a real pain to clean!
The bowl breaks down into four main and a few smaller parts.