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Keyed in
Don’t worry about stray or wild animals getting in through a pet door—give your pet an electronic key to the house. When your pet gets close to the battery-operated PetSafe Electronic Smartdoor, a radio-frequency signal unlocks the flap. $135. (866) 738-4379; petsafe.net
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Clip kit
Keep the shaggy dog effect at bay with an Andis Easy Clip Combo Kit. With a powerful adjustable blade, this compact, battery-powered trimmer kit can do a full grooming job or touch-ups. includes clipper, trimmer, six comb sizes, accessories and carry case. $65. (888) 839-9638; petsmart.com.
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On the loose
For wayward pets that pull Houdini acts, Tagg—The Pet Tracker uses a GPS and wireless technology to keep tabs on their locations. if Fido or Fluffy strays outside the safety zone you’ve set, Tagg sends email or text alerts and shows the pet’s location on a map. $100; includes three months of service at $8 per month. (855) 738-8244; pettracker.com.
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Bacon bubbles
The bacon-scented bubbles that come with the Bubbletastic Dog Bubble machine make culinary-minded canines extra enthusiastic about chasing and chomping them. $29. (800) 549-4505; sears.com.
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Laser show
Cats that love chasing laser lights will pounce at the FroliCat Bolt’s zigzagging fun. Set it on a flat surface and press the power button, and the hunt is on! It will turn off automatically after 15 minutes, or you can control the light show yourself in manual mode. $23. (866) 738-4379; store.petsafe.net.
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Portion control
All a kitty needs for a meditative weekend of solitude is a litter box and plenty of water and nibbles. So that greedy cats don’t eat too much too fast, the Cat Mate C3000 has a programmable LCD control to dispense meals three times a day. Works for dry dog food, too. $55. (866) 746-7924; wag.com.
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Swooper excitement
The old feather-on-a-stick cat diversion takes a new twist with the Super Swooper Electronic Motion Ball from Petlinks System, which powers the fun while you watch. The battery-operated ball makes an attached bundle of feathers dip and spin for as long as your cat’s attention span holds out. $13. (877) 738-6742; petco.com.
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Water world
Designed to work with a terrarium or greenhouse, the Exo Terra Monsoon RS400 misting system generates a mini rainforest. exotic frogs, reptiles and tropical plants are kept humidly happy with fine, fog-like rain emitted at programmed intervals. $90. (800) 825-8373; valuepetsupplies.com.
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Bird balm
Exotic birds need warm temps to stay healthy. The Lectro Thermo-Perch provides a spot that’s thermostatically controlled to suit birds’ ideal body temperatures. It’s resistant to pecks and uses low voltage. $70. (877) 738-6742; petco.com.
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Fish feeder
No one likes the cloudy aquarium water that comes from overfeeding, especially fish. The Neptune Automatic Feeding System controls the release of small amounts of food throughout the day, even when you’re on vacation. Works with flakes or pellets. $100. (800) 566-3474; marinedepot.com.
Our furry, feathered and finned friends make life interesting and entertaining. Make their lives safe and happy with innovative pet products for play time and down time.