7 tech products that every pet (and pet owner) should have
Being a pet parent is incredibly rewarding...but it can also be time-consuming and stressful. The good news is, there are a number of amazing gadgets that not only help you save time in your busy schedule, but also keep your pet happy, fit, and safe. Here's a selection of tech products that can help with everything from training and feeding to entertaining your pet.
Cats love lasers, this is a fact. Designed to satisfy their natural instincts, this interactive toy will keep your feline busy for hours. You can either use it manually, or set it on a flat surface and sit back and watch the cat vs. laser show unfold.
$24, at Amazon.
If your pet (or you) suffers from separation anxiety, this is a really great product. PetCube Play is an interactive camera that allows you to see, talk to and play with your pet remotely using your smartphone. This innovative product offers HD video, two-way audio, built in laser toys, and is also beautifully designed (shout out to the rose gold model, in particular).
$199, at PetCube.
Oh hey, Instagram! (Seriously, who wouldn't share pics of their puppy wearing a bowtie?) Essentially a smart watch for dogs, this collar tracks daily activity to ensure your pooch is getting enough exercise and social interaction. Designed to help you keep your dog fit and happy, it's also waterproof and comes in seven fetching colours.
$165, at WonderWoof.
Dogs have an insatiable appetite for playing catch, so why not give them what they want? This automatic ball thrower is the perfect toy for pups with boundless energy. Small tennis balls are released and when your dog returns them, they get launched again (and again and again...and again). You can set it up on a timer, select various distances, and never have to throw another slobbery ball, if you so please.
$155, on Amazon.
This self-cleaning litter box is perfect for busy pet owners, and/or those who are easily grossed out. Innovative and easy to use, this automatic litter box self cleans for weeks at a time while providing odour and moisture control for your kitty. It essentially does all of the dirty work for you.
$135, on Amazon.
If you (like me) live with multiple pets, you likely know how difficult it is to make sure the right animal eats the right food. Or rather, that a certain greedy cat doesn't eat all of the food. This feeder is activated by each pet's microchip, making it easier to prevent overeating, manage prescription diets, and avoid food-theft.
$200, at Amazon.
Perhaps not as high-tech as the rest on the list, but definitely just as useful, this LED dog collar will help keep your dog visible and safe on those early morning or late-night walks. Plus, she/he will be the most fashion-forward pup in the park.
$70, at Amazon.