Best automatic pet water dispensers

Products designed for pets don't often look aesthetically pleasing, but the Nugget Smart Pet Drinking Fountain perfectly blends stylish design with excellent functionality.

It comes with a 2.5L capacity tank, and the water is continuously filtered through a hair catcher and replaceable filter that removes all hair and debris, leaving only clean, fresh water for your pet.

Replacement filters are affordable and easy to switch, and there's even a Smart Mode that saves power and reduces the frequency of filter replacements.

The silent pump ensures that this water fountain clocks in at less than 20 decibels, so you won't have to deal with any annoying noise, and two lights on the fountain will alert you when the tank needs refilling.

It may not win any awards for its looks, but if you've got one or more pets, you won't find a bigger or better water dispenser than the PetSafe Drinkwell Pet Fountain.

With its massive 7.5L capacity, this drinking fountain will keep your pets (very) hydrated for days at a time. Plus, because the water is always circulating through not one, but two replaceable filters, your furry friends will always have access to clean, fresh, debris-free water.

Although this water dispenser lacks any app for custom scheduling or remote control, we do like that you can manually adjust the water flow to suit your pets.

The Tech4Pets Smart Water Fountain is one of only a few automatic pet water dispensers on the market that is controlled via an app. Why does that matter? Well, through the Laser SmartHome app, you can create custom schedules to turn the fountain on only when you need it. Got a pup who sleeps in your bedroom? If the fountain is placed elsewhere in the house, you can schedule it to turn off between bedtime and morning, saving you power (and money) in the long run. You'll also get alerts directly to your phone when water is running low.

It's also got a UV filter and replaceable carbon filter to keep the water fresh and clean, and a silent pump that won't disturb you during the day. That said, we did find it began making a gurgling sound when the water got below a certain point, however, some may enjoy the sound. It's like a bonus water feature!

If you're on a budget and don't care about any filtration or smart features, the Amazon Basics Gravity Pet Waterer does the job just fine.

This water dispenser uses gravity to ensure a full bowl of water for your pet, and the easy-to-refill tank can hold up to 3.78L. That said, with no pump or filtration, that water can get stale if left for more than a day or so.

Since it doesn't require any power, you can place it just about anywhere, and it's got non-skid rubber feet so it should stay put even when used by big, messy drinkers.

Got a messy drinker on your hands? The Decflow Spill Proof Water Bowl features an ingenious splash-proof floating cover that gives your pet access to water without allowing them to turn their feeding area into a small swimming pool.

It'll also slow them down, ensuring they don't drink too fast, and thanks to the anti-skid base, it won't go flying across the floor if used by a too-eager drinker.

Although it lacks any filtration or pump, it's an affordable and easy-to-clean option that doesn't require batteries or a nearby power point.