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One of the toughest parts about having a pet is knowing there will be times you'll have to leave them at home alone while you head into the office, go away for a weekend getaway, or just have a light night out at an event. And, with many of us returning to the office after two years of working from home, our pets aren't used to us not being around all day—and some may have even developed pet separation anxiety. Of course, it can be pretty anxiety-inducing for humans too when we don't know what our pets are getting up to while we're out of the house—did we forget to shut the back door all the way so they don't get out? What if they run out of water before I get home? If you have pets, you too have probably also battled these worrisome thoughts while away.
Of course, life must go on and that means leaving the house (and leaving our fur family members home alone) is going to happen from time to time. Fortunately, investing in a solid pet monitoring camera or monitoring tool can help you feel more comfortable leaving your pets for longer periods of time. There are several unique pet monitoring cameras that you can use to check in on your pet at any time during the day using your smartphone or computer.
These pet monitoring cameras and tools are equipped with high-quality lenses to depict a clear picture of your home and your pet's whereabouts, and many models even have moving lenses to track movement throughout the home. Some pet monitors also have speakers so you can actually talk to your pet while you’re away, while others have snack dispensers that you can choose to give out treats remotely using an app on your phone. So, even if you have to be away from your furry pal for hours (maybe even a day or two) at a time, pet monitoring cameras can help make that time away so much easier. Here are some of the best ones you can buy right now.
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