9 BEST APPS FOR EVERY PET PARENT Do you go everywhere with your smartphone? If the answer is yes, then you ought to check out these apps f...
9 BEST APPS FOR EVERY PET PARENT
Do you go everywhere with your smartphone? If the answer is yes, then you ought to check out these apps for people who live with and love dogs and cats. The following are all free to download and available for iPhone & Android users. A link to the Android version on Google Play appears at the end of each listing.
PETRESCUERS BY HOMEAGAIN
PETRESCUERS BY HOMEAGAIN
Tap into tens of
thousands of PetRescuers and participating shelters and clinics across the
country with this app. You can set it to receive detailed Lost Pet Alerts for
missing dogs and cats in your area. Should your dog or cat stray, her info can
alert PetRescuers to be on the lookout. The app also provides info on what to
do if you find a lost pet as well as heart-warming stories of microchipped pets
that have been reunited with their families. iOS. Android.
MYPET REMINDERS
Keeping track of your pet's veterinarian appointments and medications are important but can easily become overwhelming. That's where the MyPet Reminders app comes in handy. Create a profile for your pets and keep track of important dates. iOS. Android.
THE BARK: DOG CULTURE MAGAZINE
It's simply a
smart and well-written magazine for dog owners, regaling readers with smart
features and essays, reproductions of dog art and tips on animal behavior plus
training articles, book reviews, veterinary advice and more. And the editors
have a soft spot for pictures of smiling dogs. Free, but $ to download an issue
or subscribe. iOS. Android.
ROVER
Whether you're a
pet parent in search of a dog sitter or someone who wants to work as a pet
caretaker, Rover can help by connecting you. The biggest company of its kind,
Rover lists dog walkers, pet boarders, house sitters and others who love pets
in more than 10,000 cities. iOS. Android.
DOGSYNC
If you have more
than one dog, share pet care with others or simply want a record of when your
dog's needs are attended, DogSync can help. This app lets you record when a pet
has been walked, watered and fed, taken to the vet, given medication if needed
and more. With it, you can easily connect with others in your "pack"
and ask for help with responsibilities. iOS. Android
version "coming soon".
DOG CLICKER TRAINING
Many
behaviorists recommend clicker training. It's an effective way to reward good
behavior – as long as every click is followed by a treat. Having this simple
app, which offers three different sounds, replaces the need for carrying around
a separate clicker. iOS. Android.
PETPARENT
This app enables
users who live in major cities to connect with a community of people who love
and care for pets. It offers info on pet-oriented venues such as dog parks, and
businesses such as groomers and doggie day care. You can add a photo of your
pet, set up a play date and even find dog-friendly bars and brunch spots. iOS. Android.
WAG: DOG WALKING
Still a bit new
to the game, Wag connects truly obsessed dog owners to insured, bonded and
background-checked dog walkers to select and book. Here's why: once your dog
goes out, you can track its path live with the app's GPS map. Plus you get a
report after every walk that contains a photo or video, distance walked,
duration, and whether your dog peed or pooped. Note that not all geographic
areas have dog walkers and this app is currently for iPhone users only. iOS.
NEKO ATSUME
Not that anyone
needs a new addiction, but Neko Atsume is awfully cute and asks so little. Put
out some virtual food, and a few cats appear. Add some toys and you'll meet
more that you can photograph for the in-app cat book. There's no violence, no
shooting, just some cartoony cats who show up to play and eat. Watch out for
Tubbs, though. He's a gobbler and you'll need to refill the food bowls soon
after he visits. iOS. Android.
BONUS: PETDIABETES TRACKER
If you pet has
diabetes, the PetDiabetes Tracker app is an absolute must-have. The app not
only allows pet parents to monitor and track the symptoms of their pet's
diabetes but also allows you to log important medical information such as blood
glucose levels. It also features handy reminders for insulin shots and
veterinarian appointments. You can then email a full report of the data you
input directly to your veterinarian from within the app. iOS. Android.
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