Doozoo is beautiful! Once you have him neutered the "male" odor will subside (give it about a month after he's fixed). My cats also drink nothing but filtered water. Here in Michigan, the water has a real strong chlorine smell to it. I couldn't stand it so I went out and bought a Brita water pitcher. I fill up a 6 gal. jug with a spout on it in the firdge so I always have cold, filtered water ready when I want it.