SMRTR TechDec 31, 2025TechCrunch

These are the best gadgets for your pet right now

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Pet cameras now use artificial intelligence to narrate your cat's daily routine, automatically describing when Fluffy eats, drinks, or uses the litter box while you're at work. This Scout Smart Camera from Petlibro represents a new wave of high-tech pet gadgets transforming how Americans care for their animals.

GPS trackers have evolved beyond simple location monitoring to create neighborhood alert networks when pets escape, while smart pet doors use motion sensors and steel deadbolts to keep raccoons out but let your dog roam freely.

Automated wet food feeders can now keep meals chilled for three days straight, and self-cleaning litter boxes track your cat's bathroom habits to spot potential health issues early. These devices range from $50 GPS collars to $700 smart doors, all requiring monthly subscription fees to unlock their AI-powered features.

The technology promises to ease pet parents' anxiety about leaving animals alone, though the convenience comes with ongoing costs that can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars annually in subscription fees.

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