Updated on November 29, 2024
Furry friends need love. too. Whether you’re getting this gift for a pet owner or you are a pet owner who loves to treat your dog or cat with a gift under the tree, too, these gifts, many of which are high-tech, will be just as welcome for the pets as they are for the owners.
Tavo Pets X Series Maeve Car Seats
Yes, it’s a car seat for your pet so they can travel in style versus in a cage. The Tavo Pets X Series Maeve car seats come in light pink, baby blue, or light grey and are designed to be lightweight and protective of your furry friends during a road trip or visit to the vet. There’s a three-in-one pet protection system that includes a carrier, vehicle base, and even a stroller frame for walking around with your pet. It’s built with the latest United Nations ECE child restraint standards and has undergone rigorous testing to ensure that it offers enhanced protection. Available in small and medium sizes with rigid handles for the larger size, the carrier comes in Onyx, Fawn, Merle, Sable, or Brindle finishes. The coordinating options for the strollers are accented with vegan leather in black, cognac, and chocolate. The Maeve is US$500 at its regular price and the set that includes the stroller base is US$1,068.
PetPace 2.0 AI-Powered Canine Pet Collar
The PetPace 2.0 is an AI-powered smart dog collar that delivers continuous, near real-time medical insights to help in early detection, treatment, and monitoring for canine health, as well as GPS tracking. It measured all the major vital signs and health-related biometrics, including internal temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, heart rate variability, behavior, sleep quality, activity, and posture. In addition, it has a patent-pending pain indicator, health profile, wellness index, and workout intensity assessment. It uses passive sensors, including thermometers for temperature, acoustic sensors for pulse, heart rate variability, and respiration, and 6-D accelerometers for activity, calories, and posture calculation. You’ll get immediate health alerts, proprietary wellness scores, and health comparisons based on a database of other like dogs. Machine learning ensures that it gets smarter over time as it continuously learns about the dog’s habits and baseline figures.
PetSafe Zoom Rotating Laser Cat Toy
What does every cat love? A laser, of course! The PetSafe Zoom Rotating Laser Cat Toy will provide them with hours of fun, and it only costs US$27. The interactive toy boasts a cylindrical design with two lasers that move around the base as it spins 360° to create fun patterns cats will love to follow. It automatically turns off after 15 minutes to prevent over-stimulation, but you can press the button on the unit to start or restart it for additional playtime. Running quietly, it won’t be distracting to humans nor cats that don’t like loud sounds. It runs on three AA batteries and you’ll need to grab a set as they don’t come included.
Halo Collar 4 GPS Dog Fence
The advanced Halo Collar 4, which was co-founded by celebrity dog behaviourist Cesar Millan, is suitable for dogs with neck sizes from 8 up to 30.5 inches. Using the app, create a GPS dog fence around them so you get a notification if they leave the defined perimeter. It’s a dual-frequency GPS dog fence that combines data from L1 and L5 GPS bands so you get an accurate location that isn’t impacted by obstacles in urban areas or places with a bad signal. Set up different boundaries for different areas, and use the built-in training designed by Millan himself to teach dogs to respond quickly and consistently using prevention, encouraging feedback, sounds, and vibrations. It runs for 30+ hours per charge, offers a small and light fit, and comes in Midnight Blue, Graphite, Orchid, or Sunburst. It retails for US$599.
Minitailz by Invoxia Smart Wearable
The Minitailz by Invoxia smart wearable for dogs is designed to give owners insights into the dog’s heart and lung health as well as keep tabs on where they roam when out for a walk. Think of it like a fitness tracker for your pet! It works with dogs of all sizes and through even thick fur. Clip it onto their collar, connect to the app, and start monitoring their health and wellness. Available for US$99, you can keep an eye on heart health, position activity, appetite, behavior, and whereabouts. It even checks breathing rate, GPS location, and records activity to analyze the data using AI. It comes with a ring to adapt to most existing collars, but keep in mind that it does require a subscription of U$20/mo.
PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Cat owners will love the PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin self-cleaning litter box ($400), an expensive investment, but it can pay off in spades. Along with self-cleaning, it promises to offer sufficient odour control. It’s compatible with all litter types and for both single- and multi-cat households. You can monitor everything through the companion app and Wi-Fi connectivity. How does it work? It sifts the clumps and waste into a sealed, deodorized waste bin once it senses that the cat has come out of the box. The app tracks your cat’s litter box usage as well as their weight, great for cats who are on a diet plan to shed some pounds. The six-litre waste drawer can hold up to two weeks of clumps and waste.
Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop
If you’re getting a robot vacuum and you have pets, you want to look for one that is specifically designed to tackle pet hair. The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum won’t break the bank, but it’s a pretty powerful vacuum. You get high suction power and intelligent navigation. It boasts 10,000Pa suction power and comes equipped with Zero Tangle brushes to combat everything from dirt to debris and pet hair. Its advanced Turbo Mopping system features dual spinning pads for deep scrubbing, while the TruEdge Adaptive Edge Mopping system ensures that it reaches every corner. This innovative feature extends the mopping pads outward to clean hard-to-reach edges and corners, retracting only when necessary for precise, thorough cleaning. The advanced Omni station offers an all-in-one, hands-free maintenance solution with one-tap self-cleaning, auto-empty, mop washing, and hot air drying capabilities. Additionally, the Omni station has an auto-release feature that automatically dispenses cleaning solution onto the mopping pads before each clean. Get it starting at US$799.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential Robot Vacuum and Mop
You might also want to consider the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential, which also dry vacuums and wet mops in one unit. With smart navigation, high suction power, and the intuitive iRobot app for mapping and remote control, it’s also one of the most affordable Roomba models at just $370. There’s Clean Map reports, long battery life at up to 120 minutes, and intelligent iRobot OS automations like Clean While I’m Away and suggested cleaning schedules. Program the robot cleaner to start a cycle using the iRobot Home app, voice command, or the “Clean” button on the robot itself. It cleans in neat rows, including around and under furniture thanks to its low-profile design. The 4-Stage Cleaning System consists of adjustable suction and liquid settings, a special V-Shaped Multi-Surface Brush, an Edge-Sweeping Brush and a pump-fed microfibre mop pad that work together to vacuum and mop hard floors in a single pass. Remove the mop pad to run a vacuum only on multiple floor types. Choose among three suction power levels and three water level options depending on the cleaning job. Suggested cleaning schedules recommend the best times to clean based on previous jobs, and Clean While I’m Away lets Roomba Combo Essential automatically start cleaning when you leave home. After the job is finished, access detailed Clean Map reports in the iRobot Home app to see where the robot has cleaned and other useful details, like coverage and duration for completed jobs.
LFG Product Solutions Dutton Ranch Dog Treats
OK, so these aren’t tech items. But the LFG Product Solutions Dutton Ranch Dog Treat are inspired by the hit TV show Yellowstone. They are officially licensed and certified organic, a perfect way for your furry friend to join the festivities at your watch party for the new season (or one of the show’s many spin-offs). Developed in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products, the beef treats are sourced from humanely raised cattle. They feature limited or single ingredients with no artificial flavors, colours, or preservatives. The line features 12 treat varieties.
Enabot ROLA Smart Pet Water Fountain
The Enabot ROLA Smart Pet Water Fountain offers intelligent, convenient, and safe pet hydration. Featuring a wireless pump design as well as smart hydration monitoring and three-layer filtration to keep pets healthy and hydrated. It removes all the electrical circuits from the water tank, ensuring full water and electricity separation to guarantee the safety of your pets. The wireless pump also helps reduce dirt accumulation, so your pets get cleaner water. With ultra-quiet circulation and a high-precision ceramic spindle structure, it operates quietly as well. It even works alongside the ROLA app so you can track your pet’s daily water intake, receive notifications when the water level or battery is low, and when the filter needs to be replaced or cleaned. There’s a corded version for US$40 and a cordless, battery-powered version for US$50. The cordless operation has a 5,000mAh battery that provides up to 60 days of wireless operation. Place it in the kitchen, living room, or even outdoors on a terrace without the need for a power outlet.
Petcube GPS Tracker
Petcube GPS tracker (US$40) is a pet tracker with unlimited LTE/4G connectivity. The wearable dog accessory allows pet parents to locate their pets easily, but also sends alerts if they leave the defined geo fence safe zone. The GPS tracker also allows you to set personalized fitness goals, and track progress. Get detailed reports on your dog’s activity, including miles covered and calories burned. It offers up to one month battery life, is IP68 water-resistant, has a compact buzzer, LED flashlight, and durable case. It’s glow-in-the-dark as well.
Bike Tow Leash
Sure, you can walk your dog like everyone else. But why not cycle with them? The Bike Tow Leash is a safe way to go for your morning or afternoon bike ride while bringing your precious pup along. The stiff yet flexible attachment keeps your dog a safe distance away, with their ability to pull to the side reduced so there’s no tipping force. The leash itself feels like a hand on the dog’s collar, communicating direction and speed changes while avoiding tipping and tangling. The standard clamp fits most bikes on the left side and the single sprocket on the right. Available for US$183, it doesn’t come cheap. But for someone who goes for bike rides often and feels bad leaving their dog at home, it’s a worthwhile solution. Just don’t get this if you have a wilder dog, or ones that tend to get antsy when they see other dogs to avoid a potential accident!
Norwex Pet Mitt
OK, so the Norwex Pet Mitt isn’t a high-tech item, but it’s a great stocking stuffer for your pup or a pet owner. Selling for US$23, it’s a convenient pet mitt to use for grooming your dog. Use it while washing as well as when the hair is dry: the plush microfibre material will feel soft and smooth. It’s both soft and absorbent, helping to remove excess pet hair as well. BacLock technology, an antimicrobial agent, helps protect the cloth, fighting against odour-causing bacteria so it stays fresher, longer. The stitched fingers, meanwhile, provide a better grip. You can both hand wash or machine wash the mitt when it needs a refresh.
Woof Pack Subscription
Yes, you can get a subscription box for your dog that provides delicious treats, toys, and chews, all delivered to your door for a monthly surprise. One option is Woof Packs, with various plans starting at $30/mo. The package is shipped immediately and subsequent ones on the 15th of each month. Each pack includes four or five items, including two toys and two bags of treats valued at $65 or more. There’s a convenient Give a Gift option if you want to get this for a dog lover on your list. These include special holiday plans that only run for one, three, six, or 12 months. Each box comes with a fun theme to get both doggie and owner excited.