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Gamified Pet Care Apps

Wiglo is a Virtual Pet That Mirrors a Real Pet

— August 24, 2024 — Lifestyle
People are use gamified apps to manage everything from their mental health to plant care, and Wiglo is a gamified pet care app that helps with everything from training to organizing pet health history. Wiglo takes the form of a virtual pet that mirrors your furry friend's joy, effectively functioning like a digital twin so that potty breaks, meals, grooming and more can be tracked. With the app, pet parents, and co-owners, get a helping hand from reminders, and extra peace of mind from having an abundance of data and insights at their fingertips.

On the app, users can also ask questions and get in touch with certified trainers for more confident pet care and happier, healthier dogs.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Pet Twins - Creating a digital twin of a pet opens up new ways for owners to monitor and interact with their pets' needs through virtual interfaces.
2. Integrated Pet Care Management - Combining various aspects of pet care into one app simplifies the management process for pet owners, streamlining everything from health tracking to training.
3. Certified Trainer Consultations - Access to certified trainers directly through an app offers pet owners professional advice and support without the need for in-person visits.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Tech - Advances in technology offer innovative solutions for pet owners, merging digital tools with traditional pet care practices.
2. Digital Health - A focus on digital health tools for pets parallels the trend seen in human healthcare, emphasizing the tracking and analysis of wellbeing through apps.
3. Consumer Apps - The development of specialized apps tailored to niche markets like pet care demonstrates the growing diversification and specificity in the consumer app ecosystem.
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