While owning a pet brings a different kind of joy into our lives, it also adds certain responsibilities. From cleaning up to playing with them, our pets require special care. And as pet parents, we are more than willing to give them what they need to have a good life and a comfy home.
But modern times mean there are modern solutions to everyday pet-related tasks. And some of them are even smart. Here are our pet tech picks that will not only make your life easier but also make your furbaby happier and healthier.
Automatic feeder
If you haven’t switched to an automatic feeder yet, you’re missing out.
Not only does it automate a daily task, but some feeders also make sure to dispense just the right amount of food to keep your pets healthy.
Our top pick would have to be the Petlibro feeder, which offers enough features plus it looks pretty good, too. Apart from its primary function of dispensing dry food, this feeder also offers a personalized meal call function where you can record your voice to call out to your pet.
READ: The benefits of dry food
Another notable option is the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder. What’s great about this one is that you can control and monitor the contents of the feeder through your phone.
Water fountain
Ever catch your cat or dog drinking water from the toilet? That’s because it’s been proven that both dogs and cats prefer drinking moving water.
If you want something smart and connected like the Xiaomi Pet Feeder, you can take a look at the Catit Pixi smart fountain.
It’s a quiet, continuously running fountain that offers UV-C cleaning to keep the water clean and free from bacteria. It also purifies water through a triple-action filtration system.
This wireless fountain is also worth picking up if you value convenience. It comes with a base that you plug in while the tank and pump itself are wireless so changing out the water or cleaning the fountain is a breeze.
For locally shipped options, you can check out this one that comes with a motion sensor that triggers the fountain when your pet is near, or this one which is also smart and wireless.
GPS-enabled collar
Our pets become part of our family. And it would be heartbreaking if they get lost or go missing.
Getting a feature-filled GPS-enabled collar would be a great way to give yourself a little peace of mind. The Tractive GPS tracker for dogs and cats is ideal if you want features like live tracking location history, monitoring, and even virtual fencing.
Though this particular product does require a monthly subscription to access all the features. If you want something a little more basic and less fussy, you can opt for this Smart ID pet collar which also lets you track and monitor your pet’s location.
Fitness tracker
Yes, even your pet can have a fitness tracker. Keep your little buddy in shape with the PetKit Smart Pet Collar. Unlike the GPS-enabled collar, this doesn’t track location but, instead, monitors your pet’s sleep patterns, calories consumed, and activity within the day.
It also has additional features such as a virtual bell that you can activate through your phone. This can be used either to locate your pet or for training.
Ball Blaster
If your pet does need some activity, this Ball Blaster is a great way to get that. Fun for both you and your pet, this handheld gun can launch balls up to 60 feet away.
It’s exercise for you and your pet!
But if you’re not really up to the task of running around, maybe an automatic ball launcher would be better.
Automatic cat laser toy
Let your kitty cat entertain him/herself when you’re busy. This cute cat-shaped laser will keep your cat up and running while you finish the tasks you need to do.
It can project on walls or floors and offers 360-degree rotation. Once you’re done with your tasks, you can also use it handheld and clock in some playtime.
A DNA test
Is a DNA test for your pet really necessary? Probably not. But by doing so you’ll get to know your pet on a more scientific level. A DNA test will not only show the family tree or breed history but possibly reveal reasons for your pet’s behavior, temperament, or attitude.
A DNA test can also predict how big or small your pet can be, its future or present health risks, and more. In short, this kind of test can help you take better care of your pet in the long run.
You will have to shell out a little extra to ship your pet’s sample back to the lab if you’re not in the US but results are emailed within a few weeks wherever you are.
Embark is a popular provider of these kinds of tests and you can check out their products here.
Pet odor eliminator
We love our pets even if they leave unpleasant smells around the house. But with this Smart Pet Odor Eliminator from CrabTek, you can breathe a little easier.
Just place it near the source of the odor, say a litter box or a crate, and the device deodorizes the surrounding air. It’s battery-powered so you can place it almost anywhere and it can supposedly last up to three days before needing a recharge.
However, if you want to catch the smell at the source, you could invest in an automatic litter box for cats.
Stationary pet vacuum
As much as we love our furbabies, we can’t deny that owning a pet warrants additional cleaning duties. Not as much for your pet as it is for us pet parents, the EyeVac stationary vacuum is a great help for everyday cleaning.
You can think of it as a modern-day trash can and vacuum in one. With its infrared sensor, the EyeVac can sense nearby dust and debris and suck it up into a bagless container. It’s powerful enough to handle kibble and should also be able to catch loose fur that may be roaming about your floor.
Final thoughts
Whether it’s a fancy new litterbox or as simple as a new bouncy ball, we aim to give our pets as much as we can to make them happy. But with modern-day solutions and technology, taking care of our pets can be both fun and easy.
