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Connected Cat Feeders

The 'Catspad' Device Keeps Cats Fed While Their Owners are Away

— April 19, 2016 — Lifestyle
'Catspad' is a smart feeding system that makes it easier for cat owners to feed their furry feline while they are away from home. While there are a number of smart pet feeders on the market, this device is the only one that allows users to schedule their cats' meals and remotely track their nutrition.

Catspad is an automated cat feeder that comes with a variety of smart features. The device's primary function is to dispense enough food and water to keep cats well fed and hydrated while their owner is out of the house. These meals can be scheduled in advance, which allows the owner to ensure their cat receives every meal. When reserves begin running low, the device will send an automated notification to the owner. In addition, the device comes with a nutritional calculator that allows owners to keep track of how much food their cat is consuming over time.

With all feeding information sent directly to the user's smartphone, the connected feeder provides a simple way to ensure that cats left at home are happy and well fed.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Pet Feeders - The rise of smart pet feeders allows for more convenient and precise feeding schedules for pets, creating opportunities for companies to develop more advanced features and functionalities.
2. Automated Nutritional Tracking - The integration of nutritional calculators and tracking functionalities in pet feeders presents opportunities for pet owners and veterinarians to monitor pets' diets and health in real-time and remotely.
3. Connected Pet Devices - The trend towards connected pet devices, such as smart feeders, indicates that there is an increasing demand for pet products that can be controlled and monitored via smartphones, creating opportunities for companies to develop more innovative and intuitive products.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Care Industry - The pet care industry stands to benefit greatly from the rise of smart pet feeders, as companies can develop more innovative and advanced products that cater to the needs and demands of modern pet owners.
2. Internet of Things (iot) Industry - The integration of IoT technology in pet feeders presents a significant opportunity for companies in the IoT industry to tap into the growing pet care market and expand their product offerings.
3. Mobile App Development Industry - The rise of connected pet devices and the need for smartphone integration present opportunities for mobile app developers to create new apps and functionalities that allow pet owners to manage their pets' health and wellbeing more conveniently and efficiently.
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