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Pet Supplies: Automated Cat Products Simplify Daily Care

Author: Brent Goodman

Cats are attractive pets for many reasons, not the least of which is their independent and self sufficient nature. Your home-alone pet, however, deserves more than an overfilled food and water bowl to keep her needs met. Today, there are pet supplies which automate daily feeding, watering, litter control, play, and security. Using these devices, you can maintain your cat's comfortable routine, whether you're home or away. In addition to keeping important pet care on schedule, automation is convenient for you, and makes sure things get done well. In fact, you may find yourself using these helpful devices full time:

Automated feeders and waterers - Deliver fresh food and water, in the right amounts, at just the right time.

Dry food becomes even dryer the longer it sits in the bowl. Water becomes warm and flat, and collects dust. Automated feeders and waterers have many advantages over the traditional bowl.

Automated feeders deliver fresh kibble meals at times you set. Some use gravity to refill food bowl automatically. No electricity cost, and less refilling.

Automated waterers deliver a continuous, trickling flow of filtered water that will delight your cat, as well as encourage her to drink much needed water. Some types produce oxygenating bubbles to keep water fresh and help prevent bacterial growth. Gravity-feed type waterers hold up to one week of food and water for your cat.

Automated litter box - Does the dirty work for you.

If you want to deter your cat from thinking outside of the box, you need to keep her litter well groomed and odor-free.

An automatic litter box actually cleans itself and deposits waste in a disposable container. The box features an electronic sensor that detects waste and rakes it away ten minutes after your cat departs. Install a battery-operated aerosol deodorizer near the litter box and set it to spray your choice of fresh scents at intervals.

Motion-sensitive and interactive toys - The mental and physical challenge your cat needs... on-demand!

Your cat gets bored without your companionship. She may express her displeasure a number of ways. When you are away, your cat needs another outlet for stimulation. Toys, especially those designed for independent, interactive play can be the answer.

The battery-operated automatic laser chaser toys keep your cat on the prowl. The laser dot, which circles, pauses, and then circles again, cannot be caught - which keeps your cat moving. Generally, these types of toys feature a rotating laser that can be directed into one of two adjustable positions - straight ahead for wall use, or downward toward the floor.

Motion-activated toys entice your cat to play. When your cat gets near these toys, the included mice start moving - enticing your cat to play, pounce, and catch. Many motion-activated toys also include a carpeted scratch pad on top edge for additional fun.

Alarms - Protect your cat... and your furniture... while you are away.

Safety should never take a holiday. Using battery-operated alarms, you can keep your cat in her place and away from selected furnishings, and also keep strays and unwanted animals away.

Motion sensor alarms detect pets or unwanted animals as they enter forbidden areas. It wards off intruders with a startling, deterring spray. Some types of alarms sense vibration and startles your pet away with an audible alarm.

Automated pet supplies cannot replace your companionship, but it can enhance your pet's time spent alone. Go ahead. Be an automator. Your cat will appreciate the effort.

About the author: Brent Goodman holds degrees in English from Ripon College, a Masters of Fine Arts from Purdue University, and has extensive experience in research communications and educational publishing across various fields of study. He is currently the Senior Copywriter at Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Supplies, the nation's leading online and catalog pet supplier.

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