The little ears make Catit PIXI look friendly on the floor. The more useful buying question is what happens after that first photograph: can you refill, dismantle and clean a fountain often enough to keep using it?
Steel where your cat drinks
This is the 43720 PIXI with a stainless steel drinking top and a white plastic base. It is not an all-steel reservoir, the app-connected Smart model or the UV-C version. The optional spout changes how water emerges, offering another drinking position without changing the whole appliance.
That flexibility may suit a cat that investigates moving water, but no photograph can tell you whether your own cat will prefer it. Keep an ordinary fresh-water bowl available during introduction. A fountain is an additional drinking option, not proof that a cat will drink enough or avoid a medical condition.
Picture the weekly job
Look at the removable top in the photographs, then think beyond the visible dish. The pump, its small parts and the reservoir also need attention. Follow Catit’s maintenance directions and plan for replacement filters rather than treating the first filter as a permanent accessory.
The illuminated indicator helps communicate low water; it does not remove the need to check the reservoir yourself. Place the unit on a stable, suitable indoor surface with a sensible cable route. A spot that is easy to reach for refilling matters more than a charming corner that makes maintenance awkward.
Make the variant count
Choose this model if the steel drinking surface and compact cat-shaped design appeal, and routine pump care feels manageable. Choose a simple bowl if fewer parts matter most. We found inconsistent capacity descriptions across published pages, so we do not promise a particular reservoir volume here. Confirm the selected package if that measurement is decisive.
The strongest reason to buy is a drinking arrangement you can keep clean and accessible. The ears are a pleasant extra, not a reason to overlook the routine.
