Pet-friendly tech devices enable pet owners to keep their pets fed, entertained, and safe while also keeping furry friends active and healthy. These devices also come in handy if you want to keep an eye on your pets when you are away for safety purposes, which is a major relief, especially for outdoor cats and dogs. If you want to take better care of your furry friend, here are some tech devices that can help (all prices in USD):
1. Found LTE Dog Tracker
Found LTE Dog Tracker helps monitor your dog’s movements with ease. The tracker has a high-quality battery, and you are sure to find your pet before the battery dies. This tracker is also small in size, very light, and water-resistant. Moreover, the tracker’s app has affordable subscriptions and a 30-day risk-free trial. Its price range is $95-$150.
2. MyQ Pet Portal
The MyQ Pet Portal allows your dog to play and potty outside the house even when you are not around. It has an inbuilt camera that lets you watch your dog’s movement. It has a sensor that triggers the auto-closed lock system to keep unwanted guests away. The price range of this device depends on the material of your door. For example, for fiberglass doors, you can spend between $2500-$3000 and $4500-$5000 for extra thick wood aluminum doors.
3. PetNet Smart Feeder
PetNet Smart Feeder lets you use your mobile device to manage your pet’s feeding sessions. By linking the PetNet app to the smart feeder, you can know how much food to give your pet depending on your pet’s breed, age, and weight. It will also notify you when your pet has eaten and when you are running out of food. It is mostly recommended for cats and dogs. You can easily clean it in the dishwasher, and its battery can last up to two days. The price range for this feeder is $230-$245.
4. GoPro Fetch
This device enables you to walk your dog or monitor its movements. It can fit medium and large-sized dogs but can be adjusted to fit smaller dogs. You can attach a camera to the device to maximize your dog’s safety. GoPro Fetch looks into your pet’s comfort as its adjustable points are soft and padded to avoid friction and squeezing your pet too much. It is affordable because it only ranges from $30-$40.
5. Shark Robot Vacuum
This vacuum has a self-empty base, side brushes, filter, and Shark IQ Robot. It readily removes pet hair, pet allergens, dirt, and dust. Using your mobile device, you can use voice commands like Google Assistant to control the Shark Robot Vacuum. Also, this vacuum can memorize your home’s layout, ensuring it cleans every space. It costs between $650-$750.
6. PetCube Play 2
PetCube Play 2 has many features, such as a smooth built-in laser toy that is easy to link with your mobile device and play with your pet remotely, a microphone that enables you to talk and listen to your pet, a Wi-Fi pet camera that shows a wide field of view and has a night vision, and easy and affordable access of the Petcube app. You can download the Petcube app on your mobile device and subscribe for only $3.99-$9.99 per month. The price of this pet device ranges from $170-$200.
7. iFetch Ball Launcher
iFetch Ball Launcher has an automatic launcher, and you can adjust it to throw balls at any distance you prefer with a click of a button. It is easy to clean and has an impressive lasting battery life. It comes with a one-year warranty. Also, this tech device comes in handy when you want to train your dog. The price range is $120-$130.
The devices mentioned above allow pet caregivers to feed, entertain, connect, and check up on your pet when you are out at work or traveling.
