A pet auto feeder can make a huge difference in your day because it allows you to set up your pet’s meals before you go to work or when you’re going out to dinner or a show. You can even choose an app-compatible pet feeder that you can control via an app on your phone.

If your pet eats wet food, you can use an automatic cat feeder or dog feeder that pops open at a specific time or rotates to make meals accessible on a preprogrammed schedule. Most wet food pet feeders can accommodate one to three scheduled meals, and some include refrigeration or cooling features to ensure that the food keeps for a specified amount of time.

Meanwhile, if your pet eats crunchies, you can program your pet food timer to release meals on a specific schedule for days at a time. With that kind of tech, you don’t have to schedule your life around your pet’s meals at all. You just need to fill the pet meal timer before it gets low. You can probably see why an auto pet feeder is one of the most popular tech hacks for pet owners.

Keeping your pet hydrated is always a priority, and an automatic pet fountain can help you do that. Moving water is often more appealing to pets, especially to cats. So, using a cat water fountain can actually increase your cat’s hydration. If you feed your cat or dog more crunchies than wet food, drinking water is particularly important for them to stay hydrated.

When you are away from home and want a peek at how your pet is doing, you can benefit from a fountain or pet feeder with a built-in camera. Cameras are even available in high-tech bird feeders if you love birdwatching in your yard.

While you are investing in your pet’s well-being and your own convenience, you should consider what else your furry friend might need. Does your cat or dog need a new comfy pet bed, a smart pet hygiene device or litter box or a pet collar with tracking? A little bit of tech can vastly improve your pet’s life and yours as well.