Treat Your Pet: 10 Innovative Products for Your Cuddly Little Friends
We love our furry companions unconditionally — and yeah, that goes for our hairy husbands and boyfriends, too. But seriously, there’s an undeniable bond between us and our pets. We’ll do anything to give them a happy, healthy and long life. Even though most pets are happy with just the basics — a food bowl, leash, toys and treats — these pet products will make sure your fuzzy buddy knows that you love them more than anything.
Check out these 10 must-have pet products:
1. Furbo Dog Camera
It’s hard to leave your dog when you’ve got to head out to work. But now you can keep tabs on them with this dog camera from Furbo. It comes with state-of-the-art AI dog-recognition technology and can keep you updated on what’s happening with your hound at home. Not just a device for cute pictures, it can also dispense treats if your dog behaves when you’re not around. $139, shopus.furbo.com
2. Suck UK Cat Playhouse DJ Deck Scratch Pat
Your furry feline will be the koolest kat around with this DJ deck scratch pad. (Just make sure he doesn’t get a taste for scratching your rare vinyl — no matter how sick his beats are.) $27, chewy.com
3. Antique wooden pet bed
Like father, like son. Maybe you think your furbaby also deserves to live in exquisite style, in which case he deserves this antique wooden pet bed. After all, you’re not the only one with sophisticated tastes. $349, potterybarn.com
4. Cat Space Backpack
Ground control to Major Mittens. If you can’t bear to be without your cat, bunny or small dog, bring them with you. This space capsule-inspired backpack makes it easy to take your animals on a hike. It’s non-toxic, eco-friendly and durable. $71, thefluffypaw.com
5. Wicketbone
Even dog bones have come into the space-age. This high-tech toy trains your dog to catch moving objects — and, well, it’s just plain fun for both you and your dog. With just one click through the connected app, it’s easy to give your best friend a fun time. Pre-orders start at $76, wicketbone
6. Puff-N-Fluff Dog Dryer
Sadly, very few pets are happy to get a bath. And, worse, they generally won’t stand still long enough to let you dry them. Thanks to the Puff-N-Stuff, though, you won’t have to worry about your furry friend shaking himself dry, drenching all your stuff. Put your puppy inside the Puff-N-Fluff, pull the drawstrings (gently!) closed, and connect a blow drier. Your dog will be dry in minutes. Available in four sizes, $35-$65, thedogdryer.com
7. Indiana Jones Rope Bridge
Your kitties will adore this Indiana Jones-inspired rope bridge for relaxing or playing around. Customize the length and pick different color options and let your cat explore the caves of the unknown to melt Nazis. (Or just nap. That’s OK, too.) Starting at $195, etsy.com
8. Digital pet health monitor collar
This collar is the easiest way to monitor your pet’s health. You can keep track of their daily routine, including their eating, drinking and sleeping habits. The collar also can track your pet in a half-mile range — handy if they get lost — and can flash a light if you’re having trouble finding your pal in the dark. Price upon request, felcana.com
9. Music for cats
This set of relaxing music is purr-fect for felines. This CD (also available as a download because, let’s get real, it’s 2018) features over an hour of relaxing music mixed with exotic sounds, children playing and soothing voices. It’s the perfect way to calm your kitties when they’re left home alone. $14, amazon.com
10. Self-flushing dog toilet
Don’t you hate it when your dog has to pee in the middle of the night, or in the middle of a heatwave when all you want to do is melt? This is one of our favorite must-have pet products. It’s a self-flushing dog toilet that looks like an indoor patch of grass. It uses a timer-based water flush system to keep itself clean and prevent any smells. It’s also easy to maintain, which means it’s perfect for both potty-training your pup and for those times when you simply can’t go for a walk. Price upon request, woofloo.com
