While we humans enjoy technology and innovation, connecting almost everything to the Internet, there are tons of cool gadgets and electronic pet toys that are sure to put a smile on the faces of our four-legged friends and their owners. In time for the coming Christmas season, we'll take a look at which pet gadgets are hot on the market right now.
Anyone who loves dogs or cats and calls them their own knows how much time and attention it takes furry family members. This makes smart pet toys a great success! Every year, at technology shows like the CES in Las Vegas, entire spaces are booked to showcase pet-related technologies.
Among them are smart feeders, which should provide information about the health of the animal through the app, giving you the ability to control both the feeding time and the amount. There are also smart drinking fountains, equipped with filter change alarms, ball launchers, or even GPS trackers for dogs and cats, ensuring that night walks in the neighborhood that will end up rummaging through cans of dry food are over once and for all.
Do you want to please your pet or give the owner a special gift? If your answer is yes, you are sure to find something useful and practical in our carefully curated list of pet gifts.
Dog Training Launchers
You may have heard of the iFetch Ball Launcher which is worth 115 dollars ! On Amazon, the ball launcher iFetch has about 2000 reviews and an average rating of 3,5 stars. The much more affordable counterpart, retailing at around £ 65,99, has similarly good ratings. The device can launch tennis balls up to three, six and nine meters, as well as encourage small and medium-sized four-legged to pick them up and do some exercises at the same time.
The device can hold up to three balls at the same time. It is powered by several C-size batteries, that is, fat baby batteries, or - if an outlet is nearby - from the supplied AC adapter.
GPS tracker for dogs and cats: Tractive
At the very beginning, we would like to say this: with this GPS tracker for your furry kids, you must subscribe to a monthly subscription. The SIM card will be embedded in the device itself. You can purchase a GPS tracker on Amazon for a variety of prices ranging from £ 30 to £ 50. In turn, dog and cat owners will be able to track the position of their dog or cat using real-time GPS tracking.
Every two to three seconds, the GPS tracker updates your pet's location. The tracker also offers a "virtual fence" and notifies the owner when your four-legged buddy leaves the specified area. The GPS tracker is waterproof, comes with a built-in fitness tracker and an app that allows it to work in over 150 countries.
According to the manufacturer, the battery can last for two to five days before it needs a quick charge. Something tells me this could be a budget toddler tracker for adventurous parents on a budget!
Petkit: Smart App Controlled Feeder
There is nothing in the world of pets that cannot be transferred to the IoT (Internet of Things) realm if you start doing some research. Meanwhile, there are several manufacturers who offer intelligent nutritional solutions to ensure that the housewives and pet owners feel safe.
When it comes to automatic feeding solutions, it is important to consider the freshness of the food in the device. Petkit has developed a solution that does more than just dispense dry feed automatically. This automatic feeder, powered by an attachment, is equipped with a cooling system inside, which can then be used to cool wet feed and therefore prolong its freshness.
Those who feed their four-legged friends with dry food can easily automate the process. Petkit's solution allows you to accurately determine how often and how much food should go into the bowl per day. You can determine the time period via the Android and iOS app and track exactly how much your pet eats. In the meantime, the smart bowl from Petkit is available for 70 dollars.
Automatic cat gate: knows who gets in and out
The main advantage of having a cat wicket is probably this: the incessant meowing in front of the house door or balcony door will end! Disadvantage?
Your cat's neighbors and other small animals will have unlimited access to your apartment or house. There has been a solution for this for a long time, and often it comes at the expense of an application. Cat owners can use a so-called microchip cat door to determine that the lid only opens when registered chips are detected, ensuring that intruders cannot enter at all.
Another benefit of automatic cat flaps: you can tell when your furry kids are leaving or entering the house. Because most of these automatic cat flaps come with a companion app. We've narrowed it down to two automatic cat flaps that come with the app for use with smartphones, and one without.
Drinking fountain with filter change alarm
Those who already use a drinking fountain instead of a dog or cat drinker are well aware of their benefits. Animals tend to look to the sound and movement of flowing water to drink more. Plus, running water ensures it stays fresher for longer and therefore tastes better. This is due to the built-in water filter that is located inside the drinking fountain. If you want to take it one step further, you can buy an app-controlled drinking fountain where your smartphone can conveniently remind you to replace the water filter when the time is right.
The Petoneer drinking fountain will sell for a relatively high price of € 90. It can purify water from bacteria using ultraviolet light, while monitoring the quality of the water so your pet enjoys the best. In addition to the filter change alarm, you can also receive alerts whenever the water level begins to drop so you can take action and top up to a maximum of two liters as soon as possible.
What smart gadgets do you use in your daily life for your furry friends? Leave a comment below, we look forward to your practical ideas!
