It’s difficult to leave pets while going on vacation, but a few smart purchases can provide both you and your pets with significant comfort.
With summer here, millions of us are heading off for holidays. You likely put a lot of thought and effort into planning your trip, but as you finalize your travel plans, remember the furry companions you’ll be leaving behind.
I dislike leaving my cat home when I go on vacation, but bringing him along isn’t always feasible. The expenses would be too high and it would cause him too much stress, which is why I depart with a heavy heart each time.
Thanks to several innovative gadgets, my anxiety about leaving my feline companion has greatly diminished. While I still need to arrange for a friend or hire a pet sitter, this array of intelligent pet technology has provided me with immense joy and peace of mind. I hope this travel guide offers the same comfort for you and your pets!
Get a set of eyes and ears on wheels
If you’re a caring pet owner, your main concern is likely whether your pet will miss you while you’re away. I can’t stand the idea of my fluffy little furball wondering where his humans have gone. Enabot’s impressive range of smart pet robots alleviates much of that concern.
Picture being able to monitor your cat or dog from anywhere on the globe. Not only that, but also being able to speak with them through a call, hear them, and even take photos and videos of them. That’s precisely what all Enabot pet robots are engineered to accomplish.
Enabot provides a variety of wheeled mobile robots, beginning with the economical EBO SE, priced at just $130, and advancing to the premium EBO X, which costs $1,000 and boasts features like built-in Alexa and Harmon Kardon speakers. There’s also the RolaPet PetPal, which includes modular add-ons such as a food compartment and toys.
I strongly suggest acquiring one of these pet robots to keep in touch and interact with your furry family members while on vacation. It’s worth every cent.
Automate food and water provisioning
Even if you have a pet sitter or a friend checking in on your pets, it’s always wise to have a fallback plan. Streamline the food and water delivery part of your pet’s daily routine with affordable gadgets like smart pet feeders and water fountains. This also simplifies the task for your pet caregiver, which is an added advantage.
I don’t use the fanciest or most expensive feeder. In fact, you don’t need to spend much to find a reliable smart pet feeder. The one I use is from ROJECO. It’s under $50 and features a camera, night vision, battery backup, a companion app, a stainless steel tray, a microphone, a speaker, and a large food storage area.
The only additional items I had to purchase were a couple of D batteries, which act as a backup power source in case the main AC power fails. This alone makes this $40 automatic cat and dog feeder a fantastic buy.
For cat owners, a water fountain is a superb way to encourage increased hydration. Monitoring their water intake is more challenging when you’re not home for an extended period. That’s where a good water fountain becomes essential.
You have two excellent choices to consider: a wired or a wireless option. Any good water fountain with a filtering system should suffice. Stainless steel versions are generally more sanitary than plastic ones. Remember to routinely change the filter and maintain cleanliness to keep the water fresh.
I recommend the Enabot ROLA Smart Pet Water Fountain, priced at just $50, battery-operated, stainless steel, and equipped with an extensive companion app that offers detailed hydration tracking features for health. You don’t have to worry about filter changes, as the app will notify you automatically when it’s due. It charges wirelessly and has backup batteries, providing up to 60 days of use on a single charge.
Additionally, utilizing multiple Enabot devices together offers ecosystem benefits, such as when combining the pet robot and water fountain.
Your second issue should be your primary focus
Managing pet waste can be challenging, but thankfully, many smart cat litter boxes are available to ease this task. For dog owners, I apologize, as there is no such shortcut available. Since dogs require regular walks, this option shouldn’t even be on your radar.
Again, there is a vast array of options to choose from, but I recommend something straightforward. The PetPivot Autoscooper 11 is an excellent choice, retailing for $200, which is a budget-friendly price for an intelligent cat litter box. The brand includes one roll of 10L trash bags and a litter
