Cats and dogs have had to live with the basics for hundreds of years. A box to go in, a collar with tag, and waiting for their human to open the door so they can go outside. For the past decade, technology has been growing with a wide variety of pet products on the market. Both cat and dog lovers have a wide range of merchandise to choose from. Here are a few items where technology has been increasing, to help you to look after your beloved pets.

Automatic Cat Litter Boxes

This litter boxes offer the size and privacy that most cats prefer when they need to go to the toilet. Once the cat is done, the sensors know when the cat has left, and the box automatically scoops the used litter and waste into a separate compartment. Later, you remove the bag at your convenience. Today’s new auto litter boxes even sense when your cat is nearby, so they stop movement and noise so they don’t frighten your pet.

GPS Pet Collars

All house pets should have microchips, but they only go so far in working. A GPS collar can be placed on your pet. The collar works with an app on your device. If you’re curious as to where your cat goes during the day, you can check the app and see that your cat is probably mooching food from all the neighbors on the block. The GPS tracker can also be used if your pet goes missing overnight. Like a microchip, the GPS tracker is one additional step that can be done to ensure that a missing dog or cat is easily found.

Auto Pet Flap Door Opener

If you have more than one pet then it may seem like you’re opening and closing the door all day long for them. You can install a pet flap doo. But if you have a cat or dog who is sick or elderly, you may not want them to go outside unsupervised. You can buy a special electronic pet flap door opener that works with the technology inside a special collar your pet wears so that only certain animals can use the pet flap. You can even use the app and lock up the door after a certain time of night so the pets can’t get outside. This is also handy at keeping outside intruders from entering your house.

Looking after a dog or cat can be just as hard as looking after your children. New technology for pets can make your life easier, and make them much happier too!