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6 Top Apps for Pet Owners
Few things are certain when you’re buying or selling a veterinary practice, except perhaps for the diversity of clients and pets that come through your door. You’re likely to have clients with various levels of pet ownership experience, including some nervous first-time pet parents. Caring for a pet is no small endeavor. In addition to all of the help and advice your practice will provide, here are some of the top apps for pet owners to make the transition smooth, rewarding, and fun for all.
Apps for Dog Owners
1. Puppr
Category: Training
Are your clients looking for support training their puppy? With Puppr it’s super easy! Simple step-by-step videos can guide your clients through basic commands and some more advanced tricks. Puppr is designed by celebrity dog trainer Sara Carson and The Super Collies and there are over 80 instruction videos on the app.
Some app features are free, but there’s also the Puppr Premium subscription which offers bonus lessons, 24/7 support from professional dog trainers, and additional content.
Puppr is available both on Google Play and Apple App Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
2. GoDog Training App
Category: Training, Health Diary
GoDog is another great dog training app. In addition to helping your clients solve their dog’s common behavior problems, this app has a walking tracker, medication reminders, and a health diary.
Basic lessons are free, but to unlock more content there is a paid subscription.
This app is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
3. Pet First Aid
Category: First Aid/Emergency
Developer: The American Red Cross
A must-have for all dog and cat owners, the Pet First Aid app was developed by The American Red Cross. Content-rich, with easy-to-follow how-to videos, a list of the closest vet hospitals, an early warning sign checker for preventive care, and first aid steps for over 25 of the most common health situations pets may encounter, this app gives dog and cat owners peace of mind.
The app also features quizzes where your veterinary clients can test their first aid knowledge for pets. The only downside is that it isn’t geared toward birds, small animals, and exotic pets.
Pet First Aid is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
Apps for Cat Owners
4. Cat Training
Category: Training
This straightforward app can give your clients insights into the curious nature of cats. Notoriously known as untrainable, this app shows that cats can learn some simple commands and tricks. Cat owners can teach their kitten how to use the litterbox or cat flap, or try some more advanced tricks on their grownup cats.
The app also promises to help cat owners with midnight zoomies – do let us know if it actually
works! Cat Training is only available on Google Play Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
5. Cat Fishing 2
Category: Just for Fun
Do your clients have trouble keeping their cats entertained? This fun game can help! Cat owners can create their feline’s profile and let the hilarious moments ensue! Colorful fish will appear on their phone or tablet screen and the goal is for the cat to “catch” them all by tapping its paws on each one!
Now your clients can keep their pets entertained and their furniture intact!
The game is available both on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
6. Human to Cat Translator
Category: Just for Fun
Do your clients ever wonder what their cat is meowing about? With this cute app they can “find out” (not really, but it’s a fun distraction)! Owners can “meow” back at their cats and it’s interesting to see their reactions. The app is completely free, although users do have to watch ads to unlock more emotions. There is also a paid subscription to get the whole package immediately.
Human to Cat Translator app is available both on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
(Image source: Google Play Store)
What’s your favorite pet app that you suggest to your clients?
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