Now, you don’t have to wonder (or worry) anymore, not if you install the Android app along with its accompanying hardware: iCPooch, the new app for avid pet owners everywhere.

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iCPooch: Video Chat with Your Pets

What began as a Kickstarter project not only received its funding, going over the original $20K they were hoping for, but is now out and available – and receiving pretty rave reviews.

The concept is exactly what working pet parents were hoping for: a way to keep tabs on their dog, check in during the day, and even dispense treats. It came from an idea of a woman when she was only twelve years old. Now, it’s a reality.

Her dog, Kayla, suffered from separation anxiety. In 2012, she was chosen from a group of adult entrepreneurs to see her project to market, while working on acquiring investors. Her device, the iCPooch, lets animal lovers view and chat to their dogs from anywhere.

iCPooch: How it Works

It all begins with you and your old cell phone. Think of it as a computer and treat dispenser all wrapped up in one appealing package. The easy to use interface requires no action on your dogs part and can be used simply by doggie owners without any technical knowledge. If you can press a button, you can easily have a little facetime with Fido.

What’s inside the iCPooch? A hard-working internal computer with Wi-Fi capability so that you can dispense doggie treats right over the Internet. You will need AC power and a Wi-Fi router to connect the iCPooch.

There is nothing complicated here though. Simply connect your home Wi-Fi without the hassle of Wi-Fi router reconfigurations. See how simple it is?

Then, download the free app from the Google Play Store. You will need to have Android devices that are version 4.1 and later. With your Android device, you can then use the free setup option to get it going on your home network – and control the device when you aren’t around.

• ASPCS’s Pet Safety App. This free app lets you store and manage your furry family member’s medical records, teaches you how to care for pets during disasters, and helps you create “Missing Pet” posters in case your pet is lost — every owner’s worst nightmare. A must for all pet owners.
• Daily Kitten. Not everyone who wants a pet can have one. Allergies, busy travel schedules, and long hours at work can all prevent you from owning the pet you’ve always wanted. If that describes you, consider this app, which allows you to feed, pet, and talk to your own virtual cat, anytime, anywhere.
• MapMyDogWalk. Whether you take Fido with your everywhere and therefore need directions when you’re away from home, or you want a change of scenery in your own town, this app will help you find a good place to walk your dog.
• Pet First Aid. Developed by the American Red Cross, this $.99 app helps you care for your pet when the inevitable disaster strikes; like when your pup develops a taste for your mochaccino.
• Pets Next Door. Never be at a loss for cute pets to ooh and aah over. This addictive app will have you coming back for more, with hundreds of cute pet pictures added every day.
• Rover. When you can’t be there to take care of your beloved dog, there’s Rover. Whether you’ll be gone for a couple of hours or a whole lot of days, they’ve got you covered for pet boarding, dog walking, house sitting, and doggie day care.

1. 11Pets: Pet Care

As a pet owner, there’s nothing we’d love to avoid more than having to seek medical attention for our furry friends. To lower the odds, 11Pets: Pet Care can help you stay on top of your cat’s medical needs. This app keeps track of when your cat’s medications need to be administered, and provides a calendar for vaccinations, baths, checkups, and other medical appointments.

11Pets even lets you store your cat’s complete medical history, from health metrics, like height, weight, and temperature, to the results of x-rays, blood work, and lab tests. In a day and age when many owners have multiple veterinarians for their beloved pets, this app is a must-have.

2. Pet First Aid (Red Cross)

Cat owners, especially first-time owners, may not recognize when their cat is in need of medical attention. This is when Pet First Aid proves itself to be a particularly useful tool. This app offers guidance, and instruction for 25 unique pet situations via text, and video to help you be a better care provider for your feline friend. These instructions range from common treatment options to more serious action, like CPR.

Pet First Aid is easy to navigate, and can help owners identify toxic or harmful substances, locate the nearest pet-friendly hospital in case of emergency, detect early warning signs for various health issues, and even program a veterinarian’s number in-app to call when necessary. With this app, you’ll always be prepared for whatever your cat may need.

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3. Cat Alone – Cat Toy

While Cat Alone is technically an app for cat owners, it’s really an app for cats. As any cat owner will testify, cats have peculiar tendencies, whether it’s their love for cardboard boxes, their proclivity for sitting on computer keyboards, or their fascination with laser dots. Cat Alone is an app designed to replicate some of the weird stimuli cats love to indulge in with interactive mini-games.

Simply download the app onto your smartphone or tablet (we’d highly recommend downloading for tablet so your cat has ample space to play), select a game, and let your pet do the rest. The app lets your pet swipe away at digital bugs and birds, and is guaranteed to keep your cat entertained for hours (just be careful it doesn’t try to bite the screen).

Fun for Feline Friends

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