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Automated IndePETdence

Desiring efficiency, owners turn to pre-programmed pet products for ease

Implications - While catering to pets allows owners to feel more personally connected, pampering can make pets more vulnerable and reliant on individualized care. Seeking to instill greater independence, consumers are turning to automated entry ways and pre-programmed feeders to give pets the freedom to do as they please in a carefully regulated manner.
Trend Themes
1. Automation for Pet Independence - Consumers are seeking automated entryways and programmable feeders to increase their pets' independence while providing regulation and personalization.
2. Smart and Programmable Pet Feeding - Pet owners are increasingly turning to smart and programmable pet feeding solutions to better monitor and control their pets' diets.
3. Innovative and Automated Pet Toys - Advanced automated pet toys that don't rely on human interaction are becoming increasingly popular for keeping pets entertained and stimulated.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Care Industry - Pioneering pet care companies can continue to improve pet health, safety, and wellness with innovative technologies and products.
2. Smart Home Industry - As more consumers are seeking automated solutions for their pets, the smart home industry can realize new market opportunities by providing pet-friendly automated home improvement solutions.
3. Robotics Industry - The robotics industry can benefit by exploring advanced pet toys and accessories that offer stimulating and interactive experiences for pets.
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Featured Examples

Robotic Pet Toys
Robotic Pet Toys
The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher Keeps Fido Entertained for Hours
For anyone who’s looking to keep their pet entertained when they’re away from home (or too lazy to throw the ball), the iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher can come in handy to play with Fido... MORE
Hi-Tech Pet Feeders
Hi-Tech Pet Feeders
The Electrolux Adroit Ensures that Fido Gets Fed When You're Away From Home
There are many automatic pet feeders on the market, but so many improvements can be made to existing models. The Electrolux Adroit addresses many of the concerns that pet owners have had, mainly to... MORE
Microchip-Activated Pet Feeders
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The Wonderbowl Pet Feeder Stops Greedy Pets from Stealing Food
If you have multiple dogs, you might have to deal with one of your pets who greedily eats from the bowl of the other pets in addition to their own, the wonderbowl pet feeder is here to solve that... MORE
Automated Pet Doors
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The Petwalk Pet Door is Both Pet-Friendly and Eco-Friendly
Austrian pet door manufacturer Petwalk is offering a new pet door that is high-tech, eco-friendly and easy for pets to use. No more treating your pets like second-class citizens by making them... MORE
Purifying Feline Feeders
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The Donut-Shaped Electric Fountain for Cats Delivers the Cleanest Drink
For those pet owners who insist that their animals eat better than they do, perhaps the Electric Fountain for Cats would be of interest. This is a water filtering system that’s been developed... MORE
Programmable Pet Feeders
Programmable Pet Feeders
Petmate's Le Bistro is an Automatic Pet Feeder for Portion Control
Petmate’s Le Bistro is an automatic pet feeder that’s designed to make it easy to control the portions your cat or dog is eating. The electronic pet feeder has a blender-like shape that... MORE
Conducive Canine Treat Dispensers
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Tidy Dog Presents its New Device That Teaches Pets to Be Cleaner
This conducive canine treat dispenser will teach your dog how to clean up after themselves—a moment every pet owner has been waiting for. The Tidy Dog teaches your pet to clean up after itself... MORE
Doggy Doorway Additions
Doggy Doorway Additions
The Automatic Electronic Pet Door Lets a Pup in or Out Whenever They Want
With the warm weather upon us, the Automatic Electronic Pet Door will come in handy for easily letting Fido in and out of the house whenever he pleases. The device works by being easily installed... MORE

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