We spend a lot of time on our smartphones, and for good reason. They can do practically everything, from browsing the Internet and playing videos to making phone calls and texting. And to top it all off, there’s an app for practically everything as well. Fortunately for pet owners, there are also a plethora of apps available to help do everything from finding pet sitters and dog parks to monitoring your pet’s health.
There are so many apps out there for pet owners that it’s important to research the best ones ahead of time. Otherwise, you’d fill up the hard drive space on your phone with them all. But which ones are the best?
Rover
Rover connects dog owners with pet services, including:
- Pet boarding
- House sitting
- Drop-in visits
- Doggy day care
- Dog walking
Rover offers these services for both dog and cat owners. If you’re in need of a cat sitter, a dog walker, or to board your pet, Rover can help you find someone to take care of your furry family member. The app has its own Rover Guarantee for its services, offers 24/7 support, and protection for any reservations you make. Plus, you can even receive photo updates of your pet while you’re gone so you can rest assured your pet is doing well. Rover is available both online and via mobile app.
Pet First Aid
Pet First Aid is an app offered by the Red Cross that helps pet owners find the veterinarian advice that they need. Vet visits can cost money and there are plenty of pet ailments that can be treated at home. Pet First Aid can help you determine whether you can care for your pet yourself or whether the condition is serious enough to warrant a visit to the veterinarian. Plus, it can help you learn what to do in an emergency as well as more about everyday care for your pet. Of course, if you’re concerned for your pet’s safety or health, it’s still a good idea to contact your vet.
MyPet Reminders
Keeping track of everything your pet needs, from vaccinations to vet appointments, can be difficult. MyPet Reminders is an app that helps you keep your pet’s schedule organized. You can set up a profile for each pet, so if you have multiple pets, you can still keep track of everything you need to know. This way, you’ll never forget your pet’s medication or vaccination appointment again.
Chewy
Chewy’s app is a handy way to get all of the pet supplies you need. Instead of having to go to the website, you can just download the app so you can order pet food, toys, and more easily. You can even set up recurring shipments if there’s something, like pet food, that you regularly purchase.
Animal Poison
The Animal Poison app by the ASPCA is a free and easy way to identify whether something your pet has eating is poisonous. Offering information about 300 different potential poisons for owners of dogs, cats, birds, and horses, if you think your pet has eaten something it shouldn’t, you can quickly check the app. The app won’t just let you know whether something is toxic to your pet, but also how severe the situation is and what your next steps should be.
PetParents
PetParents connects other pet owners with each other and with a wider community of pet owners. This includes services for pets, such as grooming and dog parks. Pet owners can use the app to set up play dates with other pets as well as find pet-friendly businesses.
DogSync
DogSync makes it easy to keep track of your pet’s everyday needs. It’s especially useful if you own more than one pet or if there is more than one person taking care of your pet(s). With DogSync, you can track whether or not your pet has been fed, walked, watered, and more. No more pets tricking their owners into feeding them multiple meals by pretending that they haven’t yet eaten.
PetRescuers
PetRescuers is an app that connects thousands of participating clinics and shelters into one database. The app can send you detailed information about any missing pets in your area. This can help you to reunite lost pets with their owners and can help reunite you with yours if they should ever go missing. Other pet owners using the app can keep an eye out for any animals they see matching your missing pet’s description.
