Pet lovers have no problem spending money on any related product that is going to bring value to their pets. Will they go so far as to invest in Pet Monitors though, and do they really work?
Overview
Pet monitors come in various different shapes, forms and technology. They are basically designed so you can keep an eye on your pet. With the technology that we have available today, it is so no problem for the pet owner to see what his pet is up to no matter where he the (the pet owner) may be. Is this really something that those that are attached to their pets really are interested in? We were curious to find this out. First we checked out how many people do a search for this on Google. We were astounded to see over 1.5 M searches had been conducted in November.
The Claim
Those that manufacturer pet monitoring products make various claims depending on the product they are offering. Some are promoting that you can check in on them no matter where you are, just to see how they are doing. Others promote that you can actually interact with your pet by playing with them, or giving them commands through the monitoring device.
The Hype
When it comes to those who love their pets it doesn’t take a lot of hype to draw their attention. All it takes is driving home the message that what is being offered is going to enhance the pet’s life or yours in some way. There are some who just can’t stand leaving their pet alone all day. The opportunity to check in on them and maybe voice a loving message or hello is highly important to them. If a pet is old or sick its brings great comfort to the pet owner to be able to check in on them throughout the day.
The Cost
The cost is going to depend on the technology and the pet monitors being used. For example,Petcube sells for about $200.
The Commitment
Using pet monitors really isn’t going to be hard to convince anyone to use once they have one. Obviously if they have invested in this type of device then they already have a ton of interest in using it. The big commitment will probably be disciplining yourself not to get too distracted from other responsibilities because you are too tied up with monitoring your pet.
Evaluation
For those that have pets they are a very important part of their life. There is no reason why they should not take advantage of any technology that can help with the relationship between pet and owner. Pets bring a lot of joy into the lives of many people. If that joy can be expanded appropriately throughout the day by pet owners being able to see what their pet is up to or play with them while away, then hey! why not!
Final Pet Monitors Review
We are going to give the overall concept of using pet monitors a thumbs up rating. This does not extend to each and every make and model of these types of devices out there. Each one these products would have to be reviewed on its own merits. What we are promoting here is that the ideal of wanting to keep tabs on your pets is a good one,although probably not a real necessity. There have been situations where the ability to monitor a pet when away from them has been a life saver for that pet.
Our Recommendation
If your miss your pet when away from home, or feel some other need to engage in pet monitoring then by all means go for it. Just be sure to shop around and do some comparisons of pet monitors before you decide on the ideal one for you. We have reviewed lots of other pet products here but really haven’t focused specifically on pet monitors.
