The combination of pets and tech may not seem obvious at first sight, but there is now a world of technical toys and tools available for pets. We highlight a number of pet toys.
Cat scratching laptop
If you have a cat, you know that they love nothing more than to knock over cups of coffee and stretch out on your keyboard. Do you have such a cat who likes space bars and other keys? Thanks to this Suck UK cat scratch laptop – see image above this article – you can give your cat its own piece of technology. The keys have been replaced by a cat-friendly touchpad that your cat can scratch endlessly. The mouse is also a bit more cat-friendly than with a regular notebook. And if you occasionally switch between the included wallpapers, it remains fascinating!
Petselfie
Do you take a lot of selfies? And would you like your dog to look good on it? Then you may have to make many attempts. Thanks to this Petselfie it is a lot easier to attract his attention so that your four-legged friend also looks nice in the lens. This plastic ball holder fits on almost every smartphone. You simply click it over the edge of your phone. “Fikkie, look at the ball!” And click! Your pet selfies will instantly look a lot better.
Pebby
Does your four-legged friend like to play with a ball? Pebby is perhaps one of the smartest toys in the world. The ball is equipped with a camera and microphone. Are you not at home, but do you want to play with your dog or cat? That is also possible with Pebby remotely. Via the app you can activate the play mode and talk to your animal. Is the battery almost empty? Then it automatically rolls back to the corresponding charging station. Note: The Pebby is under development and not yet available.
iFetch Frenzy
Do you have a jack russell or other dog with boundless energy? Then the iFetch Frenzy is a perfect gift. This automatic ball launcher lets your dog run after a ball for hours. The unit comes with three small tennis balls. The device launches the balls, after which your four-legged friend picks up the ball and deposits it in the top of the container. Once your dog understands that trick, the iFetch Frenzy guarantees hours of fun. For larger dogs, there are larger and more expensive variants.
Dog Pacer
Dogs love to run for hours. This is very easy if you have a large garden. Is it not there? Then a treadmill also offers a solution. This Dog Pacer is available in two sizes and is ideal for ambitious dogs that want to gain more muscle. Several programs are available for small, medium and large dogs, but it is also possible to set the speed manually. Very handy: if you don’t use the device for a while, you can simply fold it up so that it doesn’t take up too much space.
Robot mouse Mousr
Spoiled cats do not catch real mice, but high-tech ones. Like Petronics’ Mousr, for example. In any case, they are a lot cleaner. The device – with a striking, long tail – whizzes through your home at lightning speed. Your fluff ball therefore immediately has an intense workout, without ending up in the curtains. Carpet? Mousr can handle that. Also nice: by connecting the mouse to your smartphone, you can control the Mousr yourself. And there are different tails available to spoil you optimally.
Wickedbone
An intelligent bot? Also exists! Wicked Bone is a controllable robot in the shape of a dog bone. As soon as you press auto-play, the bone starts spinning and your four-legged friend is challenged to take action. If desired, you can also control the Wicked Bone via a Bluetooth connection with your smartphone or tablet. Feel free to take Wicked Bone to the garden or park. The protective caps on the sides are easy to remove so that you can clean them on time and easily.
PetFusion Ambush
Don’t feel like playing with your cat all the time? This PetFusion Ambush takes the work off your hands. The round disc has six holes from which a feather beeps at certain times. Can your fluff ball catch it? The integrated LED lights also allow the use of the PetFusion Ambush in the evening or at night. The device keeps your pet fit and stimulates the hunting instinct. Very handy: if your cat has stopped playing for 8 minutes, the device automatically switches off to save the battery.
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