Affordable Tech Gadgets for Pet

Tech Gadgets to make your Pet Happy & Healthy

With our smartphones, tablets, laptops and other tech gadgets and gizmos, most of us have between three and five tech gadgets we’re consistently using – and that doesn’t even take into account lesser used gadgets that are not for everyday use. And if you have a furry friend, there are a number of tech gadgets that might be helpful in caring for and loving your pets.

With another National Dog Day celebrated last weekend (made known to all by social media), let’s take a look at some of the latest tech gadgets for pets as we look to bring our dogs or cats into the future while making sure they are happy and healthy.

Activity & GPS Trackers for Pets

Whistle - Pet Tracker

The new Whistle app only supports the latest Whistle 3 GPS location & activity tracker and Whistle FIT (in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital).

Introducing the new Whistle 3, our latest all-in-one GPS location & activity tracker for dogs & cats. The new Whistle 3 app has been completely redesigned based on real-life user experiences with pet loss and activity tracking.

Location Tracking* •

Fast, accurate tracking with GPS, Wi-Fi and cellular technology to find your pet in minutes if they get away (now with Google maps).

• Breach Alerts* •

Get an email, app or text notification when your pet leaves their safe place, before they get too far.

• Multiple Custom Safe Places* •

The app's improved geo-fencing feature means pet owners can now create multiple safe

places for the home, office, or a dog-friendly vacation spot (Wi-Fi is recommended).

• Track Activity 

Track your pet’s daily activity, distance, caloric burn and rest to keep your companion in

great shape for their age, weight and breed.

• Set & Manage Goals •

Set custom goals and receive notifications if there are significant changes to your pet’s

activity or sleep patterns.

Whistle setup requires a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. iOS 10 or newer

is required. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease

battery life.

 

FitBark

FitBark is like having a “Fitbit for your pet”. This rugged, waterproof device monitors your

dog’s everyday activity 24 x 7 and sets health goals. It can help you keep track and inform

you of changes in behavior and enable you to compare your dog’s activity with similar dogs

and even with yourself.

 

Poof

The Poof offers a “Fitbit for your pet” in a couple of different shapes that attach to your pet’s

collar. The device monitors either dogs or cats and dives more heavily into diet as it helps

calculate daily burnt calories for a healthier lifestyle. It then allows you to choose from a

wide selection of food brand names to ensure a proportional diet and caloric intake.

Video Chat with Your Pet

 

PetChatz Pawcall

Stay connected with your pets while you’re out and they’re alone at home. With PetChatz

Pawcall you can train your dog to give you a ring and you can video call in HD. The device

has an app so you can connect right from your mobile phone and even dispense treats to

your pet from afar. When your dog calls, it sends you a message telling you that your pet

would like to chat. The thing that makes this device stand apart from some of the others in

the market is that it allows your pet to see a video of you – so it’s a two way video chat.

Smart Treat Dispensers

 

Petzi Treat Cam

The Petzi Treat Cam is a one way device that enables you to connect with and treat your

pet from anywhere. It makes it easy to dispense your pet’s favorite treat with the Petzi treat

launcher while also providing a high quality audio channel to talk to your pet. It has a

mobile app to control the device, including capturing candid photos of your pet to share on

social media. It does not, however, have two way video, so your pet will not see your face.

 

Pawbo

The Pawbo offers two way talk and one way video chat with your pets in 720p HD. The

device can also act as a treat feeder to train or play with your pet, including the ability to

play a laser game. It also offers a ringtone to get your pets attention to kick off other

interactions. The camera can capture photos and videos that can easily be shared to social

media.

 

Furbo

 

The Furbo is an interactive dog camera with a connected app that lets you see, talk, and

give treats to your dog when you’re away. Furbo tosses your dog’s favorite treats into the

air, so you can play a game of fetch from anywhere via your mobile app and watch the

entire interaction via a built in HD camera.

 

PetCube

 

The PetCube is a treat dispenser with a large holding capacity and a longer treat dispensing

distance. Its made for cats and dogs, and can fling a treat up to 6 feet. It offers a high

capacity, 2 pound container that can hold up to 100 treats. It also provides two way audio

and one way video so you can see your pet in 1080p HD.

 

Petfeeders

 

Petnet SmartFeeder

 

The Petnet SmartFeeder uses sensors, learning software, the cloud, the world’s largest pet

food database, and your smartphone to learn and understand your pet’s nutritional needs.

The feeders use all of this information to match your pet to the perfect portion and ideal

ingredients specific to your pet’s age, weight, level of activity and breed. It has a mobile app

and works with Amazon Alexa to enable you to control feeds from afar or by voice in your

own home.

 

The Feed and Go Smart Pet Feeder connects with your Wi-Fi router so you can set feeds

and watch your pet on webcam to keep tabs on them. This feeder enables you to control

multiple feeders from one account, even if your pets have different feeding schedules.

 

CleverPet

The CleverPet is a food dispenser that turns feeding into a game that keeps your pets

challenged, thus relieving boredom. You can read our full review here.

 

Exercise

 

DogPacer Dog Treadmill

 

 

Sometimes you may not have the time or the space to get your dog enough exercise, that’s

where the DogPacer comes in. This doggie treadmill can be used by dogs up to 180

pounds. The DogPacer’s onboard computer has pre-set exercise programs built in for your

dog or you can create your own programs.

 

iFetch Too

Train your pet to play fetch nonstop with the iFetch Too. This tech gadget comes with a

rechargeable battery and launches regular tennis balls 10, 25 or 40 feet. Fetch!

 

GoBone

 

Go Bone is a bone that automatically rolls so that your pet can chase it and get exercise

throughout the day. You can also control the device with your smartphone for interactive

play whether you’re at home or not. Eventually the GoBone learns your pet’s play habits

and adjusts accordingly to create the optimal experience. It’s also durable to stand up

against playtime wear and tear.

 

Grooming

 

Dyson Groom

 

The Dyson Groom tool is suitable for most Dyson upright and canister vacuums and helps

you clean up your dog’s hair so that less of it ends up on the floor and your furniture.

 

Bedding

 

ZenCrate

Is your pet suffering from anxiety? The ZenCrate reduces pet anxiety caused from thunder

or separation with noise canceling, vibration isolation, music, a cozy den design, and

comfortable space.

 

Casper Dog Mattress

Online mattress startup Casper also makes dog beds. Designed and constructed in the

USA, this two layer foam mattress is easy to clean and should offer your dog a very

comfortable bed to sleep on. If you don’t like it in the first 100 days you can return it and get

your money back.