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Astro shouldn't be the only one with cool toys!
The Nite Ize GlowStreak LED Ball uses its waterproof and durable design to let you play with your dog even if the day turns into night. With motion-activated LED lights, the molded shockproof tennis ball–sized toy is perfect to play fetch with your Fido.
There really isn't much it doesn't do: It has GPS, it's made of hypoallergenic silicone, it's waterproof, it has LED lights, and it uses NFC data transfers to notify people that are in close proximity to your lost pet, via their smartphone, that your pet needs help! Like an Amber Alert for your pet, people!!!! Mic drop, this is a game changer.
The collar ranges in price from $149 to $650 (add-ons include leather and an internationally functioning data plan). Get yours at Arden Collar.
With the Hoohi Pet Feeder, you can schedule exact feeding times for your cat or dog, watch them with the built in 1.0- megapixel camera and speak to them with the integrated loudspeaker. The only thing it doesn't do is teleport you so you can cuddle with your furry friend.
Tailio is a smart monitoring system that measures the weight, waste, and elimination behaviors of your furry friend. Just place your current litter box right on top and it'll send all the information directly to your phone, alerting you whenever it notices any issues.
As a pet parent, one of the most terrifying experiences you can have is to find out your dog isn't in a safe place. Luckily, the Whistle GPS Pet Tracker brings a little relief to such a scary situation. By attaching the tracker to your pet's collar, you have immediate access to their location, and if they ever escape your defined safe zone, you'll get a notification on your phone letting you know where they are.
If you feed your pet wet food or a combination of foods, you know there aren't a lot of options for automated feeders. Most just serve up dry food and leave pets with a different meal plan completely out. But the CE Compass Automatic Feeder lets you schedule up to four meals, prepared however your lovebug likes them. It even lets you record a message so your pet can hear your voice whenever it's meal time!
Without using any electronics or batteries, Tikr uses its strategically sized holes and built-in timer to let different-sized treats fall out. As the timer counts down, the holes will align and reward your dog with a delicious snack. Your dog, eager to get the next treat, will play for nearly 45 minutes before getting all his rewards, with the largest snacks being saved for the very end.
Spend the whole day with your pet, even if you're not physically there. The Petcube Camera provides a live video stream and sends it to an app on your phone.
The Wake & Wag dog bed is a super-comfy and durable sleeping destination for your dog. By using Skydex patented technology and highly cushioned materials originally designed for the United States military, the bed maintains its shape, has a removable machine-washable cover, and an odor- and dirt-resistant innerspring.
Prices range from $109 to $289, depending on the size. Get one on Amazon.
The Petnet Smart Bowl helps you serve your pooch or feline a perfect portion of food, so that they're never overfed. By using your pet's age, weight, and level of activity, it helps you serve up just the right amount of food and monitors their intake while you're away. It'll also help match your pet with the ideal food recipe, making sure they're eating the best possible food for them. You'll also get alerts to your phone if it notices anything out of the ordinary, like if they're not drinking or eating enough.
You can also get it with an automated feeder for $150!
The FroliCat Bolt Interactive Laser Pet Toy will have your cat playing for hours. Using a totally safe laser, you can choose one of the many available designs to have your kitty chasing lights.
Just when you thought humans were the only ones who could use an iPad. Game for Cats is a free app you can download to have your cats entertained for hours. Just the way you can't stop playing Candy Crush, they won't be able to stop playing this!
Get it in the App Store.
Dog Gone Smart's Zip n Dri is basically everything you ever wanted to turn your dog into a burrito, and an amazing solution for drying your wet pooch. Made of super-absorbent microfiber, it'll dry your dog four times faster than your regular old towel. Just zip up your pup in its unique design and you'll capture all the mess that your shaking dog normally leaves behind. Convenient head flaps allow you to slip your hands into glove-like pockets so you can dry their ears and face too.
Get it at Canine Master starting at $44.
It's a $1,000 futuristic egg-looking chair for your pet. Need we say more?
Preorder the Padpod Luxury Lounger from Dog Bar.
PupPod is a new kind of pet technology platform that allows your adorable pooch to play and learn at the same time. Using sensors and wireless technology, the smart toy will help stimulate and teach your dog. When they do well, they're rewarded with their favorite treat through the wireless dispenser. As they get smarter, the games get more challenging, so that they're constantly stimulated. Once the play session is over, you'll get a notification on your smartphone that lets you watch video and keep tabs on your baby's progress.
Preorder it through PupPod.
Fishies rarely get any love when in comes to technological advances. But the Eheim Everyday Fish Feeder Programmable Automatic Food Dispenser is the exception. Once you set it, using its LCD screen, it'll feed your fish for you.
The Brolly Leash will make walking your dog a breeze. Made with a squeezable grip and a unique swivel design, this leash is perfect if you've got a big dog and need some help making sure they don't take you for a walk.
Learn more at Brolly Time.
Sure, you could probably buy a fixer-upper house for humans in some of parts the country for this price, but then again, you could also buy your dog the house of the future! They're pretty much on the same level!
Created for the Cruft's 2015 Dog Show, this technological K-9 mansion is beyond anything your dog could ever dream of. Technically, it's not for sale, but if you're willing to spend $30,000 on your pup's new abode, there is probably someone who would be willing to put it together.
Learn more on the Samsung UK YouTube channel.