3 Must-Have Gadgets For Every Pet Owner’s Home
Grossing at $77 billion USD and with a growth rate of 18% per year, the pet tech industry is steadily on the rise. This rapid advancement gave birth to countless pet gadgets on the market. These pieces of tech can range from quality-of-life improvers to trivial toys and can be relatively low-tech or on-par with modern home smart devices. Whichever camp you fall into, you’ll agree that these three gadgets are must-haves for every pet owner’s home.
The Furbo Dog Camera
Furbo is essentially a virtual presence device for your pets. Featuring two-way video and audio, Furbo lets you and your furry friend can catch up with each other on a video call. It also allows you to observe your pet going about their day (and they can do so with you too, if they so choose). Even if you’re away, the Furbo lets you greet your animal pal face-to-face every day. Seeing their owners’ face is something that pets enjoy, and perhaps doubly so with dogs; for them, it’s simply evolutionary.
More than a simple two-way surveillance feed, Furbo also comes with a treat dispenser, so you can reward your pets when they’ve been well-behaved. The dispenser also has a treat-toss feature, for pets who like to play a little game of fetch for their treats.
The Litter-Robot III: Open Air
The Litter-Robot III is praised by many for being the most effective self-scooping litter box out there, and for good reason. The Litter-Robot III requires up to 50% less kitty litter, features quiet operation and sturdy, high-quality components, and boasts the latest in waste-removal tech that merges hygienic storage with convenient disposal. The wide opening makes it easy for your feline friends to get in and do their business with ease.
What makes the Open Air so special is its ingenious compromise between open-air design and odor elimination, making your kitties’ toilet time comfortable for both you and them. With a clean litter, this will reduce the risks of accidents on the floor and ease the burden of your carpet cleaner. This nifty gadget auto-cleans 7 minutes after use, making it ideal for households with multiple cats. There’s also a handy indicator light to tell you when the waste box needs to be cleaned, and a night light, but that’s probably more for light-hungry human eyes rather than their pet.
The Playdate Smart Pet Toy
The Playdate is essentially an overly engineered toy ball, and as far as pet toy gadgets go, this smart toy might be just as fun for the owner as it is for their pet. The smart toy is a combination of a remote-controlled vehicle, camera, and two-way audio device, all wrapped up in a classic plastic ball package. To operate it, you will plant its charging base down, set up the companion app, and you’re good to go. Cats and dogs alike will have a ball chasing this thing all around the house, and the wide-angle camera will keep you updated on their daily whereabouts.
The rise of pet gadgets makes rearing animal friends that much easier while maintaining the livelihood of your home. After all, taking care of our pets and home should go hand-in-hand.
