Pet Gadgets – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:55:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Pet Gadgets – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Elfin pet water fountain review – A rechargeable pumpless fountain for your pet https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/elfin-pet-water-fountain-review-a-rechargeable-pumpless-fountain-for-your-pet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/elfin-pet-water-fountain-review-a-rechargeable-pumpless-fountain-for-your-pet/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408693 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I have a 1.5 year old American Bobtail cat named Ozzy. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t drink very often from his water dish, but when he does, he’ll drink for several minutes at a time. After some research, I figured out that he might be getting whisker fatigue from his whiskers touching …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/05/elfin-pet-water-fountain-review-a-rechargeable-pumpless-fountain-for-your-pet/feed/ 6 Elfin pet water fountain in action nonadult JEKCA building brick dog sculptures for “Kidults” https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407892 NEWS – Do you love dogs? If you do, do you ever imagine having a brick sculpture of your dog? Well, now you can with JEKCA building blocks for “Kidults.” Unlike other building blocks, JEKCA uses a patent locking technology to ensure you can build these sculptures sturdily without glue. Assembly is easy using the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/29/jekca-building-brick-dog-sculptures-for-kidults/feed/ 0 Oneisall Pet Grooming Kit & Vacuum review – Keep your pup looking fabulous and your home fur-free! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/10/oneisall-pet-grooming-kit-vacuum-review-keep-your-pup-looking-fabulous-and-your-home-fur-free/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/10/oneisall-pet-grooming-kit-vacuum-review-keep-your-pup-looking-fabulous-and-your-home-fur-free/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399845 REVIEW – One of the great things about my adorable canine companion, Addy, is that, as a short-haired breed, she saves me a lot on grooming expenses. However, my mom’s pup, Rosey, a Chow mix, always seems to be in need of a good trimming. Relief from the never-ending and costly grooming appointments finally arrived …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/10/oneisall-pet-grooming-kit-vacuum-review-keep-your-pup-looking-fabulous-and-your-home-fur-free/feed/ 1 MeoWant Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box review – works great if your cat likes it https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/03/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-review-works-great-if-your-cat-likes-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/03/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-review-works-great-if-your-cat-likes-it/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:38:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399663 REVIEW – We have two cats and with summer finally in full swing we wanted to take some longer trips so when MeoWant offered their new self-cleaning litter box for review this was the perfect opportunity to try it out. Let’s see how the MeoWant Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box performs.   What is it? The MeoWant Self …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/03/meowant-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-review-works-great-if-your-cat-likes-it/feed/ 2 Leo’s Loo Too automatic cat litter box review –  Dandy at dealing with the duty of doody! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/15/leos-loo-too-automatic-cat-litter-box-review-dandy-at-dealing-with-the-duty-of-doody/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/15/leos-loo-too-automatic-cat-litter-box-review-dandy-at-dealing-with-the-duty-of-doody/#comments Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:55:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396971 REVIEW – I love my cat, but scooping poop is not on my favorite activities list. I’ve owned several automated litterboxes to help facilitate the feces and love Leo’s Loo Too! C’mon, fellow Gadgeteer. Let’s have a look! What is it? Leo’s Loo Too is a Wi-Fi-connected automated device that empties soiled clumping kitty litter …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/15/leos-loo-too-automatic-cat-litter-box-review-dandy-at-dealing-with-the-duty-of-doody/feed/ 1 Rywell Arc-Chill pet cooling mat review – cool to the touch https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/05/rywell-arc-chill-pet-cooling-mat-review-cool-to-the-touch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/05/rywell-arc-chill-pet-cooling-mat-review-cool-to-the-touch/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:00:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395887 REVIEW – Summer is coming, and it’s going to get hot here in the south.  I need a way to keep to our toy poodles from getting too roasty-toasty, and I’m hoping that this cooling pet mat from Rywell will help them out. What is it? The Rywell Arc-Chill pet cooling mat is a mat …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/05/rywell-arc-chill-pet-cooling-mat-review-cool-to-the-touch/feed/ 0 Gerefet Dog Grooming Kit review – very effective but somewhat cumbersome https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/gerefet-dog-grooming-kit-review-very-effective-but-somewhat-cumbersome/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/gerefet-dog-grooming-kit-review-very-effective-but-somewhat-cumbersome/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 13:05:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391723 REVIEW – For Christmas, we got a pair of toy poodles, a high-energy brother-sister pair.  Poodles don’t shed, which is great, but they do require regular grooming, usually every six weeks or so.  Groomers aren’t cheap, and I calculated that I could easily spend $1500 a year on grooming expenses alone.  I think I can …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/25/gerefet-dog-grooming-kit-review-very-effective-but-somewhat-cumbersome/feed/ 0 Gerefet Dog Grooming Kit nonadult FluentPet teaches your pet to talk! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/17/fluentpet-teaches-your-pet-to-talk/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/17/fluentpet-teaches-your-pet-to-talk/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:16:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379396 NEWS – FluentPet is a system of buttons that can teach pets to talk. These buttons, which can be placed around the house in foam HexTiles emit different words or phrases when pressed. Pets can learn to associate the sound from a button press with a specific word or command, allowing them to communicate with …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/17/fluentpet-teaches-your-pet-to-talk/feed/ 4 Neakasa P2 Pro pet hair vacuum and trimmer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/10/neakasa-p2-pro-pet-hair-vacuum-and-trimmer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/10/neakasa-p2-pro-pet-hair-vacuum-and-trimmer-review/#respond Sat, 10 Dec 2022 15:30:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=374516 REVIEW – Pets provide their owners comfort, support, joy, encouragement, and many other emotions and experiences. They can also shed hair like there is no tomorrow. The Neakasa P2 Pro pet hair vacuum and trimmer collects hair from high-quality brushes as the pet is groomed and trimmed. Read on to see what I think! What …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/10/neakasa-p2-pro-pet-hair-vacuum-and-trimmer-review/feed/ 0 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult PAWAii Magic Bowl review – a multi-function elevated dog bowl https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/pawaii-magic-bowl-review-a-multi-function-elevated-dog-bowl/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/pawaii-magic-bowl-review-a-multi-function-elevated-dog-bowl/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:57:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=367648 REVIEW – I am a happy dog mom of three wonderful pups of varying sizes and ages ranging from 10 pounds to 60 pounds and from 5 months to 16 years.  To say feeding time is chaotic is an understatement.  We get spilled water and food and dogs who are worried that another dog will …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/pawaii-magic-bowl-review-a-multi-function-elevated-dog-bowl/feed/ 0 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Pandaloon pet costumes review – OMG cuteness overload! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/05/pandaloon-pet-costumes-review-omg-cuteness-overload/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/05/pandaloon-pet-costumes-review-omg-cuteness-overload/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:28:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=369052 REVIEW – Halloween is almost here, and everyone I know is out trying to find the best costumes to wear to parties they are invited to.  I love trying to find a costume for my dog.   Over the years, I have been unsuccessful in putting costumes on my dogs.  They have all been shelties until …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/05/pandaloon-pet-costumes-review-omg-cuteness-overload/feed/ 2 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Tokkidas baby gate review – Corral your precious little ones – furry or human https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/20/tokkidas-baby-gate-review-corral-your-precious-little-ones-furry-or-human/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/20/tokkidas-baby-gate-review-corral-your-precious-little-ones-furry-or-human/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:30:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=363213 REVIEW – There are times when we need to corral animals or children into or away from certain areas, either for their own protection or for the preservation of the things being cordoned off. Traditionally, in North America, at least, this is done with a temporary solution called a baby gate. I was recently sent …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/20/tokkidas-baby-gate-review-corral-your-precious-little-ones-furry-or-human/feed/ 1 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult SpotOn GPS Fence review – An unseen barrier for better control of your pup https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/26/spoton-gps-fence-review-an-invisible-fence-for-better-control-of-your-pup/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/26/spoton-gps-fence-review-an-invisible-fence-for-better-control-of-your-pup/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:38:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=361379 REVIEW – Question—Do you have a dog who can either jump over or dig under a fence and wander the neighborhood or do you live where fences are not allowed? If so, a barrier such as the SpotOn GPS Fence may help. Let’s begin this review with a story. Throughout our marriage, my wife and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/26/spoton-gps-fence-review-an-invisible-fence-for-better-control-of-your-pup/feed/ 2 Homerunpet Cat Water Fountain review – It even has a wireless pump https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/23/homerunpet-cat-water-fountain-review-it-even-has-a-wireless-pump/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/23/homerunpet-cat-water-fountain-review-it-even-has-a-wireless-pump/#respond Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:30:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=360914 REVIEW – My cats have been happy with a standard water bowl for years, but as they get up in age, I start to worry about their water intake. I’ve tried fountains in the past, but they get gross easily and are very hard to clean. The easy to clean aspect of the Homerunpet Cat …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/23/homerunpet-cat-water-fountain-review-it-even-has-a-wireless-pump/feed/ 0 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Here’s the equivalent of a smart litter box but for dogs! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/21/heres-the-equivalent-of-a-smart-litter-box-but-for-dogs/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/21/heres-the-equivalent-of-a-smart-litter-box-but-for-dogs/#comments Sat, 21 May 2022 14:00:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=355618 NEWS – I haven’t had a dog in a long time, but I do remember having to take her outside to go potty when the weather was snowy, rainy, etc. It wasn’t funny and it wasn’t fun. I can also remember as she got older she wasn’t able to hold it all day while I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/05/21/heres-the-equivalent-of-a-smart-litter-box-but-for-dogs/feed/ 3 BarxBuddy Busy Ball – while the owner is away the dog will play! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/02/barxbuddy-busy-ball-while-the-owner-is-away-the-dog-will-play/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/02/barxbuddy-busy-ball-while-the-owner-is-away-the-dog-will-play/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:00:02 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=351007 NEWS – As a kid growing up in the Caribbean, I always had dogs as pets and enjoyed running around the yard playing with them. One game they loved was “fetch” where I would throw a ball or stick, and they would fetch it and bring it back. In the Caribbean, the climate is tropical, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/02/barxbuddy-busy-ball-while-the-owner-is-away-the-dog-will-play/feed/ 1 Cengcen Pet-treat camera review – Say hello to my furry friend! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/07/cengcen-pet-treat-camera-review-say-hello-to-my-furry-friend/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/07/cengcen-pet-treat-camera-review-say-hello-to-my-furry-friend/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:03:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=344012 REVIEW – My husband and I were fortunate to adopt a puppy from a humane society in July of 2020.   On the plus side due to COVID, I have been working from home since March of 2020 and had plenty of time to be with him.  On the minus side, he did not get a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/07/cengcen-pet-treat-camera-review-say-hello-to-my-furry-friend/feed/ 2 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Petlibro Granary Automatic Pet Feeder review – Gadgetry for your fur baby! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/28/petlibro-granary-automatic-pet-feeder-review-gadgetry-for-your-fur-baby/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/28/petlibro-granary-automatic-pet-feeder-review-gadgetry-for-your-fur-baby/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:30:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=340356         REVIEW – Someone once told me that one of Murphy’s Laws states that there is a direct proportion between the value of a carpet and the likelihood that a cat will puke on it. My cat is a puke machine, but I love her anyway. Her vet recommends small meals throughout the day which …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/11/28/petlibro-granary-automatic-pet-feeder-review-gadgetry-for-your-fur-baby/feed/ 1 Unpoop your dog walks…forever https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/27/unpoop-your-dog-walks-forever/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/27/unpoop-your-dog-walks-forever/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:59:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=335729 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – No dog owner likes picking up their pooch’s poop when out for a walk. Not to mention remembering to bring bags and then carrying the smelly package until you find a trash bin. The Pupsule is your extra hand to pick up and store your dog’s doo while on the go. The …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/09/27/unpoop-your-dog-walks-forever/feed/ 5 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Spleash leash review – A dog leash with built-in doggy hydration https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/04/spleash-leash-review-a-dog-leash-with-built-in-doggy-hydration/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/04/spleash-leash-review-a-dog-leash-with-built-in-doggy-hydration/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:00:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=326155 REVIEW – I don’t know about other dog owners, but I have dogs who love water on walks and it is never an easy task.  You are either carrying water bottles with collapsible water bowls or if you are like me, making sure your walking path goes by that house that always has their sprinklers …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/06/04/spleash-leash-review-a-dog-leash-with-built-in-doggy-hydration/feed/ 0 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult Petlibro WiFi automatic pet feeder review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/29/petlibro-wifi-automatic-pet-feeder-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/29/petlibro-wifi-automatic-pet-feeder-review/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=320037 REVIEW – Twice a day, feeding time at the zoo occurs at my house. About an hour before feeding time my cats will start begging and screaming for food. If I dare to be more than a minute late, chaos ensues. I trip over three screaming cats and one happy dog in an attempt to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/29/petlibro-wifi-automatic-pet-feeder-review/feed/ 1 WaterField Wag Hip Pack and Wag Dog Collar and Leash review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/12/waterfield-wag-hip-pack-and-wag-dog-collar-and-leash-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/12/waterfield-wag-hip-pack-and-wag-dog-collar-and-leash-review/#respond Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=318277 REVIEW – I don’t know why, but ladies exercise pants rarely have useable pockets.  Sometimes there’s a pocket in the rear of the waistband that I can wedge my phone into, but it’s completely impractical if I need to access it.  If I’m on the trail with my dog I’ve got more gear than that!  …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/12/waterfield-wag-hip-pack-and-wag-dog-collar-and-leash-review/feed/ 0 Walkee Paws are the next big thing in dog booties https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/02/walkee-paws-are-the-next-big-thing-in-dog-booties/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/02/walkee-paws-are-the-next-big-thing-in-dog-booties/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:31:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=318796 NEWS – If you’ve ever seen a dog wearing boots, you may have snickered at them, thinking that the pet parent was a little crazy. But having been a doggie pet parent myself many years ago, I know exactly what it’s like to have to clean muddy paw prints off the floor after letting Fido …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/02/walkee-paws-are-the-next-big-thing-in-dog-booties/feed/ 3 Wayzn Smart Sliding Glass Door Opener review – An automated dog door solution https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/02/28/wayzn-smart-sliding-glass-door-opener-review-an-automated-dog-door-solution/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/02/28/wayzn-smart-sliding-glass-door-opener-review-an-automated-dog-door-solution/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:30:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=317681 REVIEW – Dog lovers have long struggled with ways to let their dogs in and out of the house outside of the requisite walks. There are the in-door flaps and other dog doors, but what if you have a sliding glass door? There’s a couple of “inserts” for sliders, but they’ve got their own issues. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/02/28/wayzn-smart-sliding-glass-door-opener-review-an-automated-dog-door-solution/feed/ 9 Enabot Ebo Catpal pet companion robot review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/02/01/enabot-ebo-catpal-pet-companion-robot-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/02/01/enabot-ebo-catpal-pet-companion-robot-review/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:28:02 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=315251 REVIEW – Trying to keep your cats entertained while working from home can be tricky. Ebo, the catpal robot by Enabot aims to keep your felines occupied while you answer emails. With multiple costumes, a laser, an autonomous mode, and an optional fitness tracker collar, your cats will be endlessly entertained on their own. This …

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