Pets are great companions for Lafayette, IN seniors, especially for those who are living alone or who have lost a spouse. But caring for a pet is no easy task, and despite the benefits, it is possible for seniors to have an accident or injury while attempting to care for their favorite furry friend. Fortunately, there is new technology on the market available to help receive the benefits of pets, without the prospective negative repercussions.

• Hyrdosurge – an all-in-one dog bathing system that automatically suds with shampoo, combs and rinses. It’s a device that can be attached to any faucet, and it resembles the end of a garden hose. This can help seniors who can face physical strain when struggling to restrain a pet and fumble with multiple bathing devices and products

• GoDogGo – every dog needs exercise, but throwing a ball can be physically laborious for seniors, so this a product that automatically shoots out tennis balls to entertain and exercise a dog

• Komfort Climate-Controlled Pet Carrier – you’re never supposed to leave a pet in the hot car, but when out and running errands with pets, seniors are able to leave their pets in the climate controlled pet carriers the adjust the temperature of the carrier if the car temperature is too hot or too cold

• The Haptic Creature – for those seniors who really can’t have a living pet, there’s a robotic version that provides the same therapeutic benefits as the pet responds to touch and sound just like a real animal

Sources:

1. Forbes

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