10 best cat apps for Android
People go nuts over cats. They’re adorable, independent, and there are videos of them everywhere. They’re even easy to care for with the exception of the litter box. These days, most people know how to care for cats. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t cat apps that can help you along the way. Here are the best cat apps for Android.
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11pets
[Price: Free]
11pets is a pet care app that helps you keep track of your cat’s health. It includes a number of features. Some of them include a built-in schedule to help remind you to administer medication, the ability for you to keep track of their medical history, and even a little gallery where you can keep important pictures. It’s a great place to manage your cat’s health so you can keep track of it over time. You can pick up the app for free if you would like. It’s definitely one of the must have cat apps.
APCC by ASPCA
[Price: Free]
APCC by ASPCA is a giant database of toxins. It contains a list of all the foods, plants, hazards, and other materials that could be considered harmful or toxic to your cat. The app also focuses on birds, dogs, and horses. It includes a calculator where you can input your cat’s weight and the amount of stuff they ate so you can get a rough estimate of how bad things are likely to be. It won’t substitute for a vet visit, but the ASPCA handles over 100,000 cases of pet toxicity every year. It’s also free. You should definitely pick this one up.
Cat Training
[Price: Free]
Training cats can be a frustrating and fruitless experience. You might as well go into that experience well prepared. Cat Training is an app that help. It contains a variety of tips and tricks to help train your cat to do things like relieving themselves in the litter box, getting groomed without a fight, and accepting medication. It’s one of the better cat apps if you’re new to the experience and don’t know what you’re doing yet. It’s also a free app.
Dormi
[Price: Free]
Dormi is a baby monitor app that can also be used for pets. You can set up a device in your house, install Dormi, and then monitor your house (and your cat) while you’re away. This is a great idea for those with younger cats or problematic cats that get into trouble while you’re gone. The free version of the app comes with four hours of monitoring per day while the paid version is completely unlimited. Otherwise it’s one of the better cat apps out there.
Home Security Camera
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Home Security Camera is a lot like Dormi except it’s a little more serious. This one is a home security camera app that lets you turn another Android device into a full-fledged security camera. Along with the obvious features, the app lets you talk through the camera, activate the device’s flashlight so you can see in the dark, and more. It’s especially useful if your cat responds to voice commands. You can pick up the app for free and pay for additional features if you want.
PetCoach
[Price: Free]
PetCoach is a reference and advice app. You can use it to find assistance on every day problems for your cat. Think of it like a kind of WebMD for animals (aside from PetMD, of course). You can find a variety of questions and answers about various things. It also has a function where you can ask vets, nutritionists, trainers, and other experts questions for advice. It won’t replace taking your cat to the vet, but it’s a good way to deal with minor issues and find quick info. The app also works for other animals as well.
Pet First Aid by Red Cross
[Price: Free]
Pet First Aid is an app by the American Red Cross and it’s one of those must have cat apps. It’s essentially a reference app to help you through emergencies and other situations. You’ll find step-by-step guides on how to care for your furry feline in the event that something bad happens. It shouldn’t replace a vet in emergency situations. However, it can help you keep things in order until you find one. The app also covers dogs, lets you store your vet’s number for quick reference, and other features. This is a must have for any pet owner.
DogVacay or Rover
[Price: Free]
DogVacay and Rover are apps that help you find temporary housing for your cats. Okay, technically they cater more to dogs. However, the FAQs from both services state that they have sitters for cats as well. Both services allow you to purchase insurance in case something happens, provide 24/7 support, and some smaller features to make you more comfortable. For instance, you can have the sitter send you a photo every day so you can see your cat being okay. Both services are great cat apps, especially when you’re planning a vacation.
Tractive GPS Pet Finder
[Price: Free]
Tractive GPS Pet Finder is a GPS device that you can monitor from your phone. You have to buy the actual GPS device on Tractive’s website and attach it to your cat’s collar. From there, you’ll be able to monitor the kitty’s location, check the battery level of the GPS device, and even set up a radius where the phone will alert you if the cat goes outside of it. Cats can go anywhere once they get outside and a setup like this can help you find it.
Weather Whiskers
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Weather Whiskers is a fun little weather app with a cat theme. The app has a decent set of features including the current weather, a four-day forecast, a wardrobe suggestion feature, and you can track multiple cities. The app is completely free to download and you can buy additional themes if you want. It’s not necessarily one of those cat apps that all owners should check out, but it’s fun and functional at the same time. It’s worth a shot!
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If we missed any of the best cat apps for Android, tell us about them in the comments! To see our complete list of best app lists, click here.
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