Best pet cameras to keep your pets company while you’re out and about

Posted by Laser ,14th Jul 2021

With smart features from treat-tossing to scheduled feeding, these highly-rated cameras will allow you to keep a watchful eye on your pets from afar.

Worried about leaving your pets at home alone? These clever cameras will give you peace of mind. Image: Furbo.Source:Supplied

Any pet owner would know that the worst part about having a pet is inevitably having to leave them when you pop down to the shops or to work.

You (and your fur baby) might eventually get over the separation anxiety, but you can’t help but always feel a little sad as you bid them adieu.

Then there’s the nightmare situations where you return to find that in their boredom, your precious pet has decided to turn the living room into a winter wonderland of torn-up toilet paper, or they’ve created an avalanche of pellets in their eagerness to score a midday snack.

It’s in those situations that you wish you could check in on your pets throughout the day to keep them happy and engaged – and a pet camera can be the solution to these problems and more.

BEST PET CAMERAS GUIDE

With smart features from two-way audio to treat-tossing and scheduled feeding, these cameras will help you keep your pets happy and healthy no matter where you are. Read on for our top picks.

BEST PET CAMERA FEEDER

Tech4Pets 7L Smart Pet Feeder with Camera, Petstock, $299.99

Tech4Pets 7L Smart Pet Feeder with Camera. Image: PetStock.Source:Supplied

With the ability to give your pet a full meal each day even when you aren’t home, the Tech4Pets Smart Pet Feeder is a lifesaver. Its seven-litre capacity is big enough to provide up to 10 portions each day (if you’re feeding a small army of pets, I suppose), and the HD camera and two-way audio allow you to check in on your furry friends. You can also schedule mealtimes and motion detection alerts.

DO PET CAMERAS HELP WITH SEPARATION ANXIETY?

Every pet is different, so the way you can treat their separation anxiety will vary. However, many reviewers have noted that being able to talk to their pets and keep them entertained from afar via a pet camera has eased separation anxiety.

ARE PET CAMERAS WORTH IT?

If you find that your pet is struggling with separation anxiety, or if you’re feeling guilty about leaving them at home when you have to go out, or if you’re constantly returning home to find your furbaby has made a huge mess because they’re bored, a pet camera is absolutely worthwhile. Not only can you monitor what’s going on at home, you can also reward good behaviour, stop them from being mischievous, keep them entertained, or soothe them by letting them hear your voice.

Looking for a simpler device to just keep an eye on what’s going on at home while you’re away? Check out our roundup of the best indoor and outdoor security cameras. Plus, for more great pet recommendations, read up on our guides to the best dog harnesses, best leather collars, best vacuums for pet hair, and best self-cleaning cat litter boxes.

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Posted by Laser