# PETomatic Hi-tech innovations automate the act of caring for your furry friends. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Sep 18, 2012 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/petomatic ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the PETomatic trend? **PETomatic:** Caring for a pet can be very time-consuming, and since today's consumers lead busier lives, there is less time to devote to pets overall. Luckily, a number of technological innovations are becoming available that help pet owners automate the act of taking care of their furry friends. These innovations range from devices that 'play' with your pet to keep it occupied for hours to those that alert consumers when their pets are overheating. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 24 to Sep 7, 2012 - Published: Sep 18, 2012 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the PETomatic trend ### Automated Pet Care As busy lifestyles prevail, technology that automates the care of pets is becoming mainstream. ### Smart Pet Toys Technology-infused pet toys enable joy and exercise for pets without human intervention. ### Smart Pet Accessories Tech-infused accessories for pets like automated fountains and smart pet doors are becoming increasingly common. ## What the PETomatic trend means for industry ### For Pet Care The pet care industry can leverage automation technology in innovative ways to create new revenue streams and disrupt the market. ### For Technology The technology industry can capitalize on the unmet needs of busy pet owners with smart pet toys and accessories. ### For Crowdfunding Crowdfunding platforms can serve as a launchpad for innovative pet technology like automated pet fountains and overheated pet warnings. ## Trend signals for PETomatic Trend score 1.5 out of 10, from popularity 26%, activity 11%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 26% - Activity: 11% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the PETomatic trend 5 featured examples from May 24 to Sep 7, 2012. - [Automated Pooch Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterdog): The WaterDog is a Sensor-Activated Device Designed to Keep Pups Hydrated (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The pet care industry can benefit significantly from adding smart devices that improve the accuracy, convenience, and hygiene of pet care. - [Battery-Operated Canine Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-go-dog-pal): The Go-Go Dog Pal Gives Pooches Something to Chase (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The pet toy industry can capitalize on the demand for battery-operated toys by creating a variety of innovative products to engage pets. - [Overheated Pet Warnings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-caller): Dog Caller Sends You a Text When Your Pup Gets Too Hot (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: As the market for pet care continues to grow, Dog Caller serves as an innovative new device that can be integrated into various areas of the pet care industry such as pet health… - [Hi-Tech Dog Entryways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-door-px1): The Pet Door PX-1 Opens Automatically When Collar is in Range (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for pet companies to introduce technology in the form of smart pet entryways and collar systems like Pet Door PX-1. - [Heavy Duty Pet Slingshots (UDPATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperdog-ball-launcher): The HyperDog Ball Launcher Will Keep Spot Busy for Hours (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The HyperDog Ball Launcher highlights the need for advancements in the pet toy industry, urging manufacturers to create more interactive and stimulating toys for pets. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)