New-age gadget gurus

While the tech-savvy generation goes gaga over Tablet computer, iPod etc, it’s time for pets to have their share of fun. Now, your kitten can bask in the sun all day along, or your dog can play fetch-seek for hours together. Although many of these products are still not available in India, frequent travellers to the US can buy them at ease. Read on to know more about them.

Pet Cam: Panasonic has developed a spy cam to keep an eye on your beloved pet. The cam plugs into your broadband router and can be controlled from any browser. This is your chance to find out if your dog sleeps on the couch behind your back or if your cat is ripping up your favourite sofa cover while you are away. Nandita Jaishankar is travelling abroad and is looking forward to buying this device. “I have guinea pigs at home and this way, it will be easier for me to keep tabs on their movements. I don’t want to spy on my pet, it is just for convenience,” she says. It is easy to find this one online, just google it!

Go Dog Go: After working hard the whole day, it is tiring to play fetch and seek with your pet dog. ‘Go Dog Go’ is a ball-throwing machine that lets your beloved dog play fetch-seek all by himself. Sandeep Atmaram, partner Paws-the pet store, thinks that this can be a useful device. “I know pet owners who own farms and have a couple of dogs. With more than one dog around, it gets difficult to play fetch-seek and this device can definitely help,” he says. He doesn’t mind having it in his shop. Check it out at godoggoinc.com

Emergency Jacket: Remember your pets in times of calamity. This suit protects them from heat and carries all tools that are needed during emergencies. The jacket contains a food bowl, a muzzle, odour control bag, rain hood and rubber boots, a waterproof id capasule etc. However, Dr George M Alexander, a consultant veterinarian, feels that this gadget will not be of use unless a pet can be calmed down. “During calamities, it is very difficult to calm down a pet and only tranquilisers work in such a situation. An emergency jacket will not work unless the pet cools down,” he says. However, if you still wish to know more about the gadget, log on to japantrendshop.com.
Sun Spa: Your pet loves to bask in sun and when the real one is hidden, Sun Spa can come to your rescue. Ranjana M would like to buy it for her dogs Ginn and Fenny. “Winters are cold in Delhi and my pets feel cold, especially at nights. I will definitely pick it up when I travel to the US. It will keep them warm,” she says. Paradiseimage.com has more details about the device.

Dog Book: Log on to apps.facebook.com/dogbook to create a profile of your dogs. You can tag him, find other dogs in your area, and even know more about the parks in and around your area. What are you waiting for? Log on now, guys!