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The Verge Guide to Pets

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Why This Matters

The rise of pet technology highlights both the convenience and challenges of integrating advanced devices into pet care. As consumers increasingly adopt these innovations, the industry must balance functionality with safety and realistic expectations. This evolution signifies a shift towards more tech-savvy pet ownership, influencing how products are developed and marketed.

Key Takeaways

Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand.

Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ownership, with devices on the market designed to keep pets fed, cleaned, watched over, and entertained. And if you have a pet you know: nothing is too good — or too cutting-edge — for your (furry, slimy, feathery) best friend.

But while some tech can help care for your pet, it can be complicated when dogs and cats meet wires and waves. You might feel complicated about offloading elements of kitten parenthood to a robot. Some pet tech innovations over-promise or are over-hyped. And of course, your puppy (or parrot) might well mistake your gadgets for a snack.