WITH TECHNOLOGY TAKING OVER EVERY ASPECT OF OUR OWN LIVES, IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT SPECIFIC GADGETS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR PETS AND PET OWNERS.
Over the years pet technology has evolved from automatic pet doors to current trendy items such as self-cleaning litter boxes, pet food launchers and smart pet toys.
Pet owners are investing in gadgets to make their lives easier and to keep their furry friends fed, safe and entertained.
Heated pet bed
Your fur-child will stay warm in the winter with this heated bed. Crafted from orthopedic foam, this plush pet bed features a fleecy fabric cover and an optional heating function, keeping your pet cosy and comfortable all year round.
Buy it at www.catch.com.au | $44.99
Smart pet feeder with HD camera
Stay connected and feed your pets wherever you are with this must-have device for busy pet parents. The food bucket has a capacity of seven litres which can provide up to ten meal portions a day. Set up the app on your mobile phone to regulate your pet’s mealtimes and feed them remotely. Say hello and communicate with your dogs and cats via the two-way intercom, watch a live feed and get alerted when your pet is close to the feeder.
Buy it at www.petstock.com.au | $299.99
Self-cleaning litter box
Featuring a streamlined design that will suit every household, this automatic litter box enables you to leave it to its own devices for 20 to 30 days! Whenever your cat uses the litter box, a mechanism rakes the waste five, ten or 20 minutes later (you decide) into a disposable litter tray that can’t be seen (or smelled).
Buy it at www.amazon.com.au | $209.94
Automatic ball launcher
Keeping your pooch entertained couldn’t be easier with an automatic ball launcher. The award-winning brand iFetch is the number one selling fetch toy. Available in two different sizes – one for small and medium dogs, and a bigger variant for large dogs – there are three distance options to choose from which makes it suitable for indoor and outdoor play. Its funnel design helps your dog throw the ball into the launcher without much effort.
Buy it at www.amazon.com.au | $160/$399
Smart laser cat toy
This wearable device will satisfy your feline’s hunting instincts by emitting an uncatchable red laser dot. Sit back and relax while the Cheerble KiTiDOT collar safely entertains your cat.
Buy it at www.pettecc.com.au | $49.99
Smart bone toy
Enhance your dog’s playtime experience with the fun and interactive Pettecc Cheerble Wickedbone Smart Dog Toy. With its two-way communications setup, this toy makes it easy to connect with your doggo and encourage them to have fun. It’s a convenient way to keep your dog entertained even while you’re taking care of other tasks.
Buy it at www.harveynorman.com.au | $98
Pet health tracker
Fitbits for pets are here! Petble SmartTag accurately monitors the activity, sleep and behaviour levels of your fur babies. View your pets’ wellness data anytime, anywhere via the Petble App on your phone which also gives you suggestions on how to keep them healthy.
Buy it at www.pettecc.com.au | $69.99
Win a $300 smart pet feeder
We’re suckers for adorable pets so send in your most furbulous photos of your animal friends for a chance to win a $300 smart pet feeder. The winner will be announced on the GemLife Facebook page on Wednesday, 31 August and contacted via email.
Send your pawsitively amazing pictures to [email protected] by the end of Saturday, 20 August.
*The contest is open to GemLife homeowners and contract holders only.