Article written to `top-cat-water-fountains-2026.md` (2,657 words — slightly over the 2,500 ceiling; trim the FAQ or the material-comparison section if you need it inside range).
What’s in it:
– All 8 required sections, quick-answer summary up top, “Top Picks at a Glance” table (Product | Best For | Price Range)
– 6 real products: PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Stainless Steel, Veken Pet Fountain, PETLIBRO Granary, Pioneer Pet Raindrop Ceramic, Catit Flower Fountain, Cat Mate Pet Fountain — each with “
– Pros/cons for the top 3 picks, a materials comparison table, and an “Our Verdict” close
– No invented specs, prices, ratings, or review counts. Capacities and filter intervals are stated as ranges/”check the model” rather than fabricated numbers
– 2026 used throughout; affiliate + not-veterinary-advice disclosure at the end
One judgment call worth flagging: I kept the honest caveats (a fountain doesn’t prevent kidney disease; wet food matters more; some cats won’t use one). They cost a little conversion pressure but they’re the difference between a guide Google’s helpful-content signals reward and one it buries — and they’re true.