Caring for a pet is a significant responsibility, often with its complexities. From managing health records and vet details to tracking vaccinations, it can be overwhelming at times.
Ever wished for an app to simplify this? Fortunately, there’s a plethora of apps designed specifically for dog and cat owners.
Here are some top picks offering features like health record management, pet training assistance, educational resources, and more!
Pet Loss Prevention: Smartphone Apps for Monitoring and Locating Your Pet
Dog Monitor
The Dog Monitor app transforms two iOS or Android devices into a comprehensive pet monitor instantly. Monitor your dog (or cat) remotely: check in while you’re away, get notified of barking, communicate with your pet, and view live video—all without the need for registration or complex setup.
FitBark
FitBark tracks your dog’s daily activity and sleep, translating this data into valuable health insights.
It’s a motivating tool for both you and your dog, helping to understand behavioral changes and make informed decisions with your vet regarding nutrition, mobility, anxiety, skin conditions, and other health concerns. (A FitBark dog activity monitor is required.)
Tractive GPS for Dogs and Cats
With the Tractive GPS Tracker, you can monitor your pet’s location on the map without any distance limits. In addition to locating your dog or cat, the app offers real-time tracking functionality. (A Tractive GPS tracker is necessary for use.)
Whistle – Pet Tracker
The Whistle all-in-one pet health & location tracker device collects essential data about your pet’s activities throughout the day. The Whistle app complements this by presenting the data with additional software features and insights, enhancing your bond with your pet and simplifying your daily interactions. (A GPS-enabled Whistle device is needed for use.)
Pet Information Management Apps
Managing your pet’s health information can be challenging, especially alongside your own. Thankfully, these apps are here to lend a helping hand.
Cat Buddy – My Cat File and First Aid
This app enables you to monitor your cat’s weight, medications, vaccinations, allergies, and other important information. You can also document your cat’s milestones and add photos. Additionally, the app provides basic cat first aid instructions.
DogLog – Track your dog’s life
DogLog assists dog owners in managing their pet’s health by tracking health data, coordinating daily pet-related tasks, and sending reminders for medication administration or vet visits.
PetFetch – Pet Organizer
Effortlessly manage all your pets’ information with this handy organizer, ensuring it’s always readily accessible. This tool tracks medication notifications, vet details, local services, photos, appointments, reminders, vaccinations, weight graphs, IDs, and more. Whether it’s for your personal pets or a larger group of animals, this app is designed to streamline pet management effectively.
Pet Education Apps: Enhance Your Knowledge and Teaching Skills
Explore these apps to expand your understanding of your pet and facilitate the acquisition of valuable new behaviors for your furry friend.
Animal Planet GO
Enjoy full episodes and live TV from Animal Planet on-demand, anytime and anywhere, for free with your TV subscription.
Dog Scanner
Discover the breed of any dog by simply taking a picture with this app! If a dog isn’t nearby, you can even scan a photo of a friend and find out which dog breed they resemble most!
iKibble Free
Have you ever wondered, “Can I feed this to my dog?” This app lets you quickly scroll through common foods to check if they are safe for your dog to eat.
iTrainer Dog Whistle & Clicker
iTrainer Dog Whistle & Clicker combines a dog whistle, squeaky sounds, a training clicker, and over 40 animal sound effects to aid in training your dog or pet!
Puppr – Dog Training & Tricks
Puppr features step-by-step video and photo instructions along with a built-in clicker to assist in teaching your dog tricks ranging from basic obedience like “sit” and “stay” to advanced tricks like “fetch leash” and “sit pretty.”
Pet Exercise Apps: Stay Active and Have Fun with Your Pet
Get active with your furry friend using these mobile apps designed to plan the perfect workout together.
BringFido
Discover fantastic dog-friendly parks, trails, and beaches using the BringFido.com app. Get recommendations on the top locations that welcome pets, including hotels, attractions, and restaurants.
Footpath Route Planner
Create a personalized route for you and your dog with Footpath. Simply map out routes using your finger, and Footpath will automatically snap to roads and trails. Measure distances and elevations quickly, and enjoy turn-by-turn navigation along your custom route.
5K Runner: Couch to 5K Trainer
Ready to run a 5K with your pup but not sure where to begin? The Couch to 5K trainer app can guide both you and your dog to achieve the 5K distance in just 8 weeks.
Fun Apps for Enjoying Leisure Time
Whether you’re a pet owner or simply an animal enthusiast, these apps provide hours of enjoyable animal-themed entertainment.
My Talking Pet 2
Bring your pet’s photos to life with this app! Add hats, glasses, and other accessories, then make them talk by recording your voice or choosing from a wide range of hilarious pre-recorded clips. Transform your pet into a digital assistant—have them share the weather forecast, read news headlines, or remind you of appointments. You can even use iMessage integration to send messages using your talking pet.
My Talking Tom
“My Talking Tom” is a delightful virtual pet game suitable for the entire family. Adopt Tom the cat and attend to his daily needs by ensuring he eats well, gets enough sleep, and remains happy, smiling, and laughing. The game offers a variety of mini-games that test skills, reflexes, and puzzle-solving abilities, catering to everyone’s interests.
Weather Kitty: Weather + Radar
Transform your weather forecasts into adorable cat-themed updates from around the world with this app! Enjoy a smile every time you check the weather as the cats change based on the weather and time. You can even personalize the experience by adding your own kitty to the mix!
Pet Adoption Apps: Discover Your New Furry Companion
If you aren’t currently a pet owner, or if you are looking for a new friend, these phone apps can help you find your new pet.
WeRescue – Adopt a Pet
WeRescue lets you search more than 280,000 pets from over 11,000 pet adoption groups, including rescue dogs, cats, barnyard animals, birds, horses, rabbits, reptiles, and small pets.
Petdar
Discover adoptable pets near you with Petdar. Use this app to search by ZIP Code or set a search radius to find dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, barnyard animals, rabbits, and other pets based on breed, age, gender, and size.
Turn your smartphone into a pet information powerhouse with these fun and useful apps. Remember, we’re just a phone call away if you have questions about your specific dog or cat!
