Parenting Pointers: Products for Pets

Most pet owners truly consider their four-legged companions to be part of the family. But just as children require constant care, so do pets! Making sure family pets are happy and healthy can be challenging with a schedule jam-packed with obligations. Pet Lifestyle Expert Kristen Levine is adept at managing a busy work schedule with pet parenting responsibilities for her dog Chilly and cat Olivia, and has rounded up a selection of her favorite products that make life a little bit easier for pet owners on-the-go.

Tagg – The Pet Tracker: This advanced GPS tracking device allows pet owners to set up a geo-fence around their home. The tracker will notify the pet parent by email or text message if the pet wanders outside the designated safe area. Even if your pet doesn’t wander, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you can track your pet’s location at any time (or make sure the dog walker took Fido out that day!) Tagg is available for purchase at www.tagg.com for $89.95 for the first pet Master Kit, which includes one month of service; service thereafter is $7.95/month.

The Pet Loo: All pet owners get held up at work or another obligation from time to time, which leads to anxiety about their dog relieving himself indoors. The Pet Loo, “or backyard in a box,” uses a patented drainage system, synthetic grass, and 100% chemical-free, hygienic and odorless materials to provide a safe, indoor potty solution for pets. Pet Loo is available in three sizes, starting at $99, and can be purchased at www.petloo.com.

Sure Flap: For pet parents who aren’t always home, or who are simply tired of letting the pet in and out, the SureFlap Microchip Cat Door provides a technologically-advanced solution. SureFlap uses patented RFID technology to recognize a pet’s existing veterinarian-inserted microchip. This results in Sure Flap allowing only your pet indoors, keeping strays and other critters outside. SureFlap is available for $149.99 at www.sureflap.com.