Slimy Cat-It Water Fountain?

Question

I recently bought the Medium Cat-It Water Fountain for cats for my little monster and I love it! The only thing that I would like to change on it may be changed. I change/refill the dome and clean everything as well about once a week. Lately, I have had to clean it about twice a week because I keep starting to feel a slimy residue on the surfaces that have water contacts. What can I do to keep this from happening so much?

And yes, I use the filters that are recommended for this fountain and change them every month or so.

Answer 1

do you have hard water? if you have a well, it might be minerals in the water. your town should have a place you can bring your water to for a test. they will recommend treatments, if it needs any.

most of us have to add salt or it eats the plumbing.

Answer 2

I have the same fountain and the same exact thing has been happening to me.  I don't know if it is because it is summer time or what... I even tried using spring water and the slime still develops.  It is obviously from the cats saliva but still, it is very annoying!

Answer 3

It's coming from the water you are using in it.

I fill my cats Big Dog Drinkwell fountain with *Distilled* water to prevent slim buildup.