Behavior Tip of the Month
08/07/2010
5 iPhone apps for dog owners
MiPets-a basic way to keep track of vet appointments, microchip numbers, registration numbers, meds and feeding instructions. You can also email this file to a dog sitter, vet or boarding kennel! $1.99 at www.vurgoodapps.com
Petfinder.com-a free resource for finding adoptable dogs and other animals throughout the country. Then you can share the listing with friends via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. www.phunware.com/1/petfinder.html
Pet Safe-this app has a searchable database of toxic plants. Symptoms of toxicity are also listed, along with a link to the Animal Poison Control Center hotline. $2.99 a portion of the proceeds goes to ASPCA. www.trevisomedia.com
PetSnap-this cool app helps you get great photos of your pet! It features 32 sounds that catch your pets attention to look at the camera and raise those ears! Be sure to have the volume on. $1.99 www.spacelama.com/petsnap
PawTrotter-Find a dog-friendly business near you, even while traveling. This app uses the iPhone's GPS to find your location and businesses near you. Look up pet-friendly hotels, veterinarians, pet stores, dog parks, daycares, etc. $2.99 www.pawtrotter.com