Top Innovative Pet Products of 2019
I don’t know about you, but for me, 2019 has been moving very quickly. 2018 passed in the blink of an eye and the new year doesn’t seem to be letting up on the gas. One of the things that have been keeping me on my toes lately is that our family doubled our doggy quota couple weeks back. Little Ozzy came to our family from a rough place and he was fairly skittish his first few days (our other dog, Freddy did not know what to make of him either) but since then he’s let his hair down and made himself comfortable on the various dog beds and laps around our house.
With a second dog has come the excuse to browse toys, leashes and various pet gear in general. As a tech geek who loves to spoil his pups, it’s been nice having a reason to check out the new and innovative ways people are pampering their pets. I figured I’d share a few of my favorite new ones with you, so you could see some of the fresh products that are setting the bar in 2019
Petzi Wi-Fi Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser https://www.wagz.com/petzi/
Both Ozzy and Freddy love treats and I (and my boys, and my wife) love giving treats to them. They are also on my mind whenever I’m away from home for more than an hour or so. The Petzi Wi-Fi Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser seem like one of those ideas that the future wouldn’t be complete without. It’s a pet treat dispenser with a built-in speaker and camera and it allows you to watch/talk to your pet, take pictures and dispense treats from your smartphone. The camera is of nice quality and can actually do night vision as well. These features are useful for not only viewing and rewarding your pet, but in a pinch can be used as an additional security feature for your home. Highly reviewed on Amazon, Petzi is a great new tech gadget that puts a window to your pet in your pocket.
Perpetual Well Automatic Water Bowl https://www.perpetualwell.com/
With two active dogs, making sure they always have clean, fresh water can be a chore in and of itself. That’s why I love what the Perpetual Well Automatic Water Bowl brings to the table. It’s a self-filling, self-draining watering system that provides clean, filtered water for your pets. Made in the USA, the Perpetual Well is made from BPA-free plastic so it’s safe for your pets (and any weird guests you might have.) It’s a set-it and forget-it product with a dishwasher safe bowl and replaceable filter. While the system does require installation and some of the instructions may appear a little daunting, it’s nothing that can’t be done in a couple of hours by a homeowner or professional plumber. The benefits of endless water supply are obvious and the time saved with an automatically filled water bowl are immeasurable over the lifetime of your pet.
Litter-Robot https://www.litter-robot.com/
Now our family doesn’t have any cats, but I’ve cat-sat enough to know that dealing with a litter box is a dirty job. Litter-Robot is an automatic, self-cleaning litter box for cats and it’s something that all of my kitty loving friends and family should get. Can you imagine never having to scoop litter again? Litter-Robot is self-cleaning and works automatically after your feline finishes their business and leaves the spacious litter chamber. They’ve patented the rotating sifting system and since it cleans after every use, it greatly reduces litter box odor. Its stylish round shape fits in any home and lets you feel like you’ve passed off doody duty to R2-D2. The connect version of the Litter-Bot 3 even links to an app so you can monitor your cat’s usage and get notifications on when to empty the waste drawer. You’ll save money on litter since the robot preserves the clean litter and only removes the clumps. It also comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee and 18-month warranty so there really is no excuse not to give it a try.
I’m loving 2019 with my pups, Ozzy and Freddy. Be it cats, dogs, birdies, bunnies or more, it’s clear that everyone wants the best for their pets and there’s a lot of smart, innovative people out there inventing cool new products to meet that need. While there are a lot of products on the pet market, it’s clear to me that the ones that provide peace of mind and save time are the ones that are the best of the bunch. The Petzi camera/dispenser, Perpetual Well and Litter-Robot are all top of the 2019 class so far.
Make sure to let me know what you think of these products or any others that you think are cool.