While the idea of tech products for pets might seem goofy to some, we're seeing a distinct rise in the number of ways that consumers are looking to transfer their own obsession with tech onto their furry friends. There are a few ways that this is happening: there are naturally the human-operated options that include leashes or tracking devices, but we're seeing a lot more innovations that are particularly designed for dogs and cats to use themselves when humans aren't around.
As we start to live lifestyles that are far busier than ever anticipated and we see pets left alone for longer periods of time, we can see how tech products for pets are helping to make sure they stay fed and entertained when we aren't around.
37 Tech Products for Pets
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Interspecies Communicating Collars
The Voyce Collar Lets You Know How Your Dog is Doing
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Self-Serving Pet Fountains
The NatureSPA Pet Fountain Spouts a Steady Stream of Water
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Interactive Laser Cat Toys
The Bolt Interactive Laser Toy Will Give Your Cat the Time of its Life
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Wireless Dog Welfare Collars
This Dog Collar Helps Keep Track of Man's Best Friend at All Times
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Pet Treadmills
The PetZen DogTread Dog Treadmill Helps Animals Stay in Shape
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Temperature Control Dog Leashes
This Dog Leash Sprays One Ounce Squirts of Water to Keep Dogs Cool
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Communicative Pet Feeders
The Pawport Remote Pet Feeder Concept Features Two-way Communication
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Robotic Pet Babysitters
The PetPal Lets You Feed and Watch Your Pet Anywhere at Anytime
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Hi-Tech Pet Feeders
The Electrolux Adroit Ensures that Fido Gets Fed When You're Away From Home
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Facial Recognition Cat Feeders
The Bistro Cat Feeder Has Feline Facial Recognition for Portioning
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Simplified Pet Training Apps
Tractive's Pet-Remote Control Helps Owners Communicate with Dogs
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Reworked Video Game Leashes
This Xbox Controller was Transformed into a Functional Dog Leash
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Pet GPS Trackers
'G-Paws' Introduces Pet GPS to Track All the Movements of Your Pet
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Digitally-Tossed Pet Treats
iCPooch Treat Dispenser Tames Terrified Terriers and Other Pets
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Canine Camera Mounts
GoPro Fetch is a Camera Mount for Dogs That Captures a Dog's Eye View
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Tech-Infused Pet Glasses
Google Glass for Dogs Hopes to Improve Communication in Crises
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Dog Activity Trackers
Enhance Your Pet’s Health and Activity with the MOTION Pet Activity Tracker
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Canine Entertainment Consoles
'CleverPet' Keeps Your Dog Entertained & Well-Fed While You're Away
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Playful Monitoring Pet Apps
The Petcube Pet App Allows Owners a Way to Keep Tabs on Their Pets
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Dog Park Status Apps
The SocialDog App Gives You a Heads Up Before Visiting the Dog Park
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Pet Activity Apps
Tractive's MOTION Pet Tracker App Monitors a Pet's Daily Movement
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GPS-Enabled Pet Trackers
This Pet Tracking Device by Tractive Shows Location in Real-Time
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Wireless Pet Communication Devices
'Petzila' Allows You to Stay in Touch with Your Pet All Day
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Active Attaching Tracking Tags
This XY Tracking Device Detects Where Your Items Are
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Dog-Friendly Gaming Consoles
The CleverPet Gaming Console Entertains Your Dog When You're Not Home
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Flea-Zapping Animal Combs
This Flea Zapper Will Help to Keep Your Animals Comfortable
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Versatile Security Cameras
The Butterfly Can Detect Movement and Switch on Its Camera Accordingly
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Sophisticated Pet Trackers
The Garmin Astro Dog Tracking System Can Keep an Eye on Up to Ten Dogs
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Pet-Focused Networking Apps
Cats and Dogs Can Network too with the SmellMe App
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Mind-Reading Dog Devices
No More Woof Translates Canine Conversations for Pet Owners
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Canine Obesity Monitors
Fujitsu Launches a Cloud-Enabled Dog Obesity Collar in Japan
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Keychain Remotes
WiseButton Remotely Controls Smartphones and Laptops
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Lookalike Pet Adoption Apps
The PetMatch App Helps You Find Pets Based on Their Looks
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Remote Control Canine Collars
The New Pet-Remote Collar Tag Takes Control at CES 2014
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Advanced Pet Trackers
The WhistleGPS Tracks Pet Activity and Location
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Lost Pet Apps
The ASPCA App Lets You Create a Digital 'Missing' Poster for Your Pooch
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Gamified Pet Wellness Apps
The Petbit Pet Tracker Helps Owners Set Goals to Keep Pets Healthy
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Wall-Mounted Cat Furniture
The Goldtatze Collection Creates Complex Jungle Gyms for Pets
Touchscreen Smart Watches
The Kairos Devices Showcase Notifications and Time Together
Geometric Canine Accessories
The Chamfer Steel Wire Diner Allows One's Pet to Dine in Style
Canine Superfan Posters
These Unbearably Cute Posters Depict Pet Dogs as World Cup Superfans
Comprehensive Fitness Accessories
Movea G-Series Tracked Activity and Examined Posture at CES 2014
Bespoke Pet Purses
Forzieri's 'Pawbag' Bags for Dogs Help Owners Effortlessly Match
Revolutionary Wireless Ergonomic Earphones
The Dash Wireless Earphones are Compact And Liberating
Cartoonish Dog Treat Branding
Josie's Bully Bites Comes in a Recyclable Container
Customizable Tracker Bracelets
The Reign Activity Tracker Adjusts to Match Your Wrist Size
Canine Snack Time Photography
An Instragrammer Captured Dogs Eating Peanut Butter
Instructional Animal Petting Illustrations
Adam Ellis Explains How to Pet Animals in These Charts
Rescue Dog Photography
This Carter and Toby Instagram Account is Cute and Sweet
Cruising Canine Photography
Dogs in Cars Captures Your Dog’s Favorite Activity
Characteristic Pet Portraits
This Pet Portraits Illustration Series is Crafty and Accurate
Festive Puppy Ponchos
These Mariachi Band Cinco De Mayo Costumes are Made for Dogs
Anti-Bullying Canine Campaigns
'Not a Bully' is an Ad Campaign Hoping to Stop Pitbull Abuse
Pixelated Pop Culture Paintings
Adam Lister Paints His Subjects with Watercolor in the 8-Bit Style
Canine Couture Captures
Dog Vogue by Sophie Gamand Focuses on Woof-Worthy High Fashion
Tablet-Integrated Treadmills
The Technogym Unity Offers an Interactive Surface at Your Fingertips
Poignant Shelter Dog Photography
Rescue Me by Brian Moss Hopes to Help Strays Find Homes
Sophisticated Animal Water Fountains
The Drinkwell 360 Pet Fountain is as Elegant as It is Useful
Slobbering Pet Hygiene Ads
The Protex Balance Antibacterial Hand Soap Campaign is Adorable
Aquatic Animal Life Vests
This Shark Finned Dog Life Jacket Lets Your Pet Swim in Sharp Style
Hula Hooping Cheerleader Videos
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Offer a Sensual POV of Their Bodies
Pet-Resembling Furniture
The Puppy Sofa by Monocomplex Looks Like Man's Best Friend
Endangered Virtual Pet Games
Pets Endangered Species Lets You Take Care of Disappearing Animals
Faceted Panoptic Cameras
The 360Fly Camera Ensures All Moments are Captured at Once
Baby Video Game Mashups
Ben Sterling Shows His Son's Got Game by Inserting Him into Popular Games
Wireless Dog Welfare Collars
This Dog Collar Helps Keep Track of Man's Best Friend at All Times
Social Networking Pet Accessories
The Puppy Tweets Dog Tag Lets Your Pup Tweet Freely
Geographic Treat Branding
Spot Farms Informative Branding Identity Will Keep Dog Owners Happy
Geeky Dog Garments
The Spock Dog Hoodie Ensures Your Pup Will Live Long and Prosper
Smart Stat Trackers
Sony Gets in on the Stat Tracker Game with its SmartBand at CES 2014
Astronomical Map Apps
The Spyglass App Lets Users Navigate by the Stars
Chic Brand Spokesdogs
Glamour Sales' 'Glamdog' Became the Friendly Face of the Luxury Brand
British Feline Fandom Shirts
This Cat Shirt Celebrates British Cult Fandom
Pet Health Collars
The PetPace Collar Keeps You in the Loop When it Comes to Your Pet's Health
Geometric Video Game Nails
Kayleigh O’Connor Makes Her Nails an 8-Bit Affair
Anonymous Video-Sharing Apps
PeekInToo's Video Sharing App Glimpses into a Stranger's Life
Communicative Pet Feeders
The Pawport Remote Pet Feeder Concept Features Two-way Communication
Denfensive Feline Costumes
Prepare Your Cat for Battle with Their Very Own Leather Cat Armor
Intriguing Pet Infographics
This Infographic by Klooff Reveals Interesting Factoids About Pets
Fitness-Tracking Smartwatches
The Multitasking Acer Liquid Leap Has a Slender, Jewelry-Like Look
Adorable Dog Disguises
Thes Woof in Sheep's Clothing Pet Pyjamas Are Fiercely Fluffy
Robotic Pet Babysitters
The PetPal Lets You Feed and Watch Your Pet Anywhere at Anytime
Dog Sleeping Bag Attachments
The Barker Bag by Andy Storms Ensure Pet and Owners Stay Warm
Microchip-Activated Pet Feeders
The Wonderbowl Pet Feeder Stops Greedy Pets from Stealing Food
Wearable Tennis Game Trackers
The Smash Bracelet by Rob Crowder Monitors Techniques on Courts
Modernist Pet Abodes
The Cubix Modern Dog House is a Chic Habitat for Man's Best Friend
Video Game Romantic Novels
These Video Games Got Reworked, Romance Novel Style
Hassle-Free Pet Goodies
The Pet Subscription Box from PetBox is Effective and Smart
Simplified Pet Training Apps
Tractive's Pet-Remote Control Helps Owners Communicate with Dogs
Fantasy Heroine Lunchboxes
This GoT Lunchbox Features a Print of the Mother of Dragons
Record-Breaking Urban Zip Lines
Devin Graham Goes Extreme for Speed Stick #GearChallenge Campaign
Reworked Video Game Leashes
This Xbox Controller was Transformed into a Functional Dog Leash
Camera-Resistant Headwear
This ‘Justice Cap’ is an LED Baseball Cap that Blocks Cameras
Canine Fitness Treadmills
The DogTread Treadmill Allows Dogs to Work Out
Practical Pooch Ponchos
The Canines Raincoat Will Keep Your Dog Dry
Pet GPS Trackers
'G-Paws' Introduces Pet GPS to Track All the Movements of Your Pet
Pet Photography Apps
The BarkCam Pet Photo App Captures a Pet's Attention for the Perfect Shot
Camera-Combining Phone Cases
This GoPro Case Uses Your Smartphone as a Video Viewing Screen
Pelican POV Videos
This Stunning Pelican GoPro Video Was Captured in Tanzania
Festive Feline Ornaments
These Christmas Cat Ornaments are Adorably Odd
Pup Adoption Apps
The BarkBuddy App is Tinder for Puppies
Anti-Hero Video Game Mashups
Mario Goes on a Rampage as the Anti-Hero in These Images
Poignant Rescue Dog Photos
Charlotte Dumas ' Photos Depict Dogs That Rescued 9/11 Survivors
Nature-Embracing Pet Packaging
Thumper Rabbit Supplies by Hoda Pedramrazi is Clean and Youthful
Dog Activity Trackers
Enhance Your Pet’s Health and Activity with the MOTION Pet Activity Tracker
Canine Entertainment Consoles
'CleverPet' Keeps Your Dog Entertained & Well-Fed While You're Away
Virtual Reality Surgery Videos
French Surgeons Are Recording Surgery Videos for the Oculus Rift
Dog Park Status Apps
The SocialDog App Gives You a Heads Up Before Visiting the Dog Park
Social Dog Owner Apps
The Dogsquare Dog App Connects Pet Owners and Tracks a Dog's Health
GPS-Enabled Pet Trackers
This Pet Tracking Device by Tractive Shows Location in Real-Time
Canine Camping Beds
Noblecamper's Camping Dog Bed Keeps Pets Warm During Frigid Nights Outside
Iconic Fierce Feline Clutches
The Hello Kitty Herringbone Handbag is Adorably Animated
Pet Newsfeed Apps
The Whistle App Neatly Presents Data from the Whistle Dog Monitor
Patriotic Pup Collars
The Camoflag Dog Collar from Wolfgang Man & Beast is Ideal for Memorial Day
Active Attaching Tracking Tags
This XY Tracking Device Detects Where Your Items Are
Incentivized Fetch Machines
GranataPet's Pet Snack Machine Rewards Pets After a Game of Ball
Dog-Friendly Gaming Consoles
The CleverPet Gaming Console Entertains Your Dog When You're Not Home
Voyaging Pet Bicycle Trailers
The HoundAbout II Aluminum Pet Bicycle Trailer Makes Travel Easy
Retinal Control Technology
The Eye Tribe Scanner Joins the Hardware Battlefield at CES 2014
Pet Food-Scented Posters
Match.com Cleverly Advertised Its Bark in the Park Singles Social Event
Feline Film Trivia Apps
Colonel Meow Lends His Internet Fame to Promote the MovieCat2 App
Active Ankle Fitness Bands
The Flyfit Ankle Band Can Track Your Ankle Fitness Activity Wirelessly
Epic Mall Stunt Videos
GoPro's Point of View Video Captures an Epic BMX Bike Through a Mall
Lovable Plastic Pets
These Fiberglass Animals Will Charm You and Keep You Company
Video Game-Styled Doorbells
This Mario Doorbell Plays Classic Sounds When Pressed
Motivational Pedometer Apps
The Breeze App is Like RunKeeper for Walkers
Smartphone Activity-Tracking Wristbands
The Razer Nabu Smartband Was Revealed at CES 2014
Pet-Focused Networking Apps
Cats and Dogs Can Network too with the SmellMe App
Smart Rescue Dog Harnesses
This Harness Allows Handlers to Communicate with & Monitor Rescue Dogs
Non-Athletic Tracking Apps
The RunKeeper App is Targeted Towards Those Who are Non-Athletic
Hand-Free Dog Leashes
The Lishinu is a Retractable Design That Secures Around the Wrist
Camouflaged Security Cameras
The Sentri Home Security System Can Blend in With its Surroundings
Video Game Romance Novels
The Shuttershock Power Couples Series is for Fanciful Retro Gamers
Lookalike Pet Adoption Apps
The PetMatch App Helps You Find Pets Based on Their Looks
Hi-Tech Pet Trackers
The 'Puppy' Dog Tracking Device Prevents Pets from Ever Being Lost
Internet-Famous Dog Ornaments
This Christmas Dog Ornament is Shaped Like Boo the Pomeranian
Instrumental Video Game Controllers
Vimeo Member Mc Cool Uses a Piano Controller to Play Tekken
Rampaging Animal Simulators
Goat Simulator Combines Strange Content with Equally Strange Design
Advanced Pet Trackers
The WhistleGPS Tracks Pet Activity and Location
Adorable Dog Magazines
Four&Sons; Focuses on the Artistic Side of Canine Culture
Effortless Wedding Registry Apps
Zola's Couples Wedding Registry App Adds Items from Anywhere
Multi-Directional Treadmills
The InfinAdeck Lets the User Move in Whatever Direction They Want
Robotic Pet Companions
Pawly Lets You See, Talk to and Play with Your Pets from Anywhere
Canine Adoption Apps
The BarkBuddy App Helps Find Puppies New Homes
Gamified Children's Fitness Wearables
The First Kids Fitness Tracker Encourages Active Playtime
Lost Pet Apps
The ASPCA App Lets You Create a Digital 'Missing' Poster for Your Pooch
Quick-Stabilizing Camcorder Rigs
The Steadicam Curve Helps GoPro Hero Cameras Capture Stable Shots
Feline Destruction PC Games
Catlateral Damage Revels in Cat Related Mischief
Gamified Pet Wellness Apps
The Petbit Pet Tracker Helps Owners Set Goals to Keep Pets Healthy
Wearable HD Camcorders
The Panasonic HX-A 500 Lets You Capture and Review Footage on the Go
Bitterly Single Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies for Singles Encourages You to Invest in Cats
Smartphone Button Wallets
The PUSH iPhone Wallet Works with a Touch of a Button
POV Sports Video Platforms
Xbox One's GoPro Channel Offers Excluisive and Action-Packed Imagery