ALERT You work hard to be sure your fur baby is living the good life. And you may think that there is
Health and activity monitors We wear activity trackers to monitor our own
nothing more you could possibly do to make
health, so why not consider one for your
your pet’s lounging any more luxurious than it is
beloved four-legged friend? There are many on
already – but think again. There are some new
the market right now with amazing capabilities.
tech tools on the market that could take pet
Most have GPS tracking systems, so you’ll
pampering to a whole new level.
be able to locate him if he’s lost. Plus, these trackers let you check on activity levels, eating
Temperature-controlled beds
habits and well-being. Look for those with
Your best friend deserves the best possible
special sensitivity monitors so you can see
place to slumber. Check out the new tech-
how he has been feeling. That way, if he’s
savvy beds that can track their sleep, activity
sad, scared or anxious, you can do something
level and health. These beds will warm up or
to help him manage boredom or separation
cool down based on body temperature and
anxiety.
heart rate; the mattress is composed of an extra-comfy memory foam-like material. It also functions as a scale to help you track Fido’s fitness.
Automatic meal and treat feeders Gone are the days when Fluffy had to wait
Smart cameras for all-day monitoring Most smart home cameras can be viewed from
around for you to serve dinner. Now, if you
your smartphone, so you can keep an eye on
need to work late, you can be sure your baby is
your favorite critters while you’re at work. These
well-fed with a smart pet feeder. Most of these
cameras are easy to set up and can double as
gizmos will enable you to control meal times,
extra security. Some enable two-way audio and
determine serving sizes and even give him
video communication, which means you and
treats – all from your smartphone. Which means
your pet can entertain each other throughout
a healthier, happier pet, and a guilt-free you!
the day. Also, look for models that will release calming aromatherapy scents on command, or
Digitized doors
stream Pet TV.
A doggie or cat door allows your little guy the freedom he needs even when you’re not at
With all of the innovative tech gadgets we
home. The new models allow you to set timers
humans have today, it’s about time our furry
so you can automatically let him in, out or both.
family members have some of their own. So,
It will also help keep out those notorious “pet
pour on the pampering. You know
wannabes” (e.g., mice, squirrels and
they’re worth it.
other varmints).
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