Here in South Carolina, our pets are more than a hobby—they’re part of the family. Pamper and care for them with these ingenious devices.
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Bath time
Keep both the carpet and your pet clean with The Bissell Barkbath Dual Use 2-in-1 Portable Dog Bath. The system cleans your pet in any room with minimal fuss, and quickly changes to a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner so you can clean up any messes left behind by your furry family members. $200. (800) 237-7691; bissell.com.
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Whistle while they work out
Whistle FIT attaches to a pet’s collar and uses an app to keep the whole pack on track with notifications and health insights. Set activity goals and feeding times, and get alerted about potential health issues. Weekly wellness reports make it easy to share with a vet, and the Tele-vet app feature lets you receive remote checkups. $80. (855) 999-0471; whistle.com.
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Keeping tabs on Fido
The clever MemoPet collar is hiding a secret. Inside the buckle there’s a tracking device that works with a smartphone app to provide a real-time digital database on your dog’s physical activity, health and whereabouts. $40. (352) 559-4551; myfamilyusa.com.
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A real treat
Add mystery and fun to your dog’s day with the PetSafe Kibble Chase Roaming Treat Dropper. This little robot roves throughout the room and dispenses treats or kibble along the way in unique patterns to keep dogs guessing and continually engaged. It automatically powers off after 10 minutes to conserve battery life, unless nudged by the dog or owner to power on again. $30. (866) 738-4379; petsafe.net.
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Show them the door
The Microchip Pet Door Connect, made for cats and small dogs, allows pet owners to control the pet door from a smartphone. Set exit permissions, lock or open the door remotely and log pet activity throughout the day. $225. (855) 461-4740; surepetcare.com.
Tech journalist David Novak is editor of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.