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The Gatefeeder cat-feeding system addresses this situation via RFID tags, to ensure that only the cat wearing a tag can gain access to its food bowl.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/gatefeeder-rfid-cat-feeder/25506/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div>   <div class="summary_item " data-article="25472"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/northmate-green/25472/">Northmate Green keeps your dog from gulping down its food</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/adam-williams/">Adam Williams</a></div> <div class="date">December 18, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/northmate-green/25472/#comments">7 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/northmate-green/25472/pictures">3 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/northmate-green/25472/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/northmate_green.jpg" title="Northmate's Green makes dogs work for their meal" alt="Northmate's Green makes dogs work for their meal"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> When humans rush a meal, indigestion can ensue. In dogs however, it can lead to bloat – a potentially fatal condition. Northmate’s Green helps avoid this by slowing down your dog’s eating, making mealtimes into a challenging game in the process.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/northmate-green/25472/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25368"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/pintofeed/25368/">Pintofeed lets you remotely feed your pet using your smartphone</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/david-szondy/">David Szondy</a></div> <div class="date">December 11, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/pintofeed/25368/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/pintofeed/25368/pictures">4 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/pintofeed/25368/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/pintofeed.png" title="The Pintofeed pet feeder" alt="The Pintofeed pet feeder"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Being away from home doesn’t mean you have to neglect your pet. Thanks to the internet, you can <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/ipet-companion-home-version/20088/" target="_blank">play with them remotely</a> and now you can feed them remotely, too. Pintofeed, Inc of Pasadena, California has developed a wireless pet feeder that you can control from your iOS or Android smartphone, so Fido or Mr. Tibbles never has to miss a meal.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/pintofeed/25368/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25214"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/fujitsu-wandant-dog-pedometer/25214/">Fujitsu's Wandant cloud-based pedometer for dogs launches in Japan</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/adam-williams/">Adam Williams</a></div> <div class="date">November 29, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/fujitsu-wandant-dog-pedometer/25214/pictures">5 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/fujitsu-wandant-dog-pedometer/25214/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/fujitsu_wandant_pedometer.jpg" title="Wandant is available in Japan only, for now " alt="Wandant is available in Japan only, for now "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> As dog lovers are all too aware, man’s best friend is subject to many of the health issues which plague us humans. However, a new canine-oriented and cloud-integrated pedometer launched by Fujitsu promises to help monitor your dog’s weight and general health.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/fujitsu-wandant-dog-pedometer/25214/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25082"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/purrfect-air-litter-box-system/25082/">Purrfect Air system uses a plant to eliminate kitty litter odors</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/">Ben Coxworth</a></div> <div class="date">November 19, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/purrfect-air-litter-box-system/25082/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/purrfect-air-litter-box-system/25082/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/purrfectairlitterboxsystem.jpg" title="A diagram of the Purrfect Air Litter Box System " alt="A diagram of the Purrfect Air Litter Box System "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Indoor green walls, for those who don’t know, are essentially flat vertical surfaces that are completely covered in plants. Not only do they look nice, but they also help remove toxins from the air. Now, gardening entrepreneur Mark Prescott has taken that same idea and applied it to a cat litter box deodorizer, known as the Purrfect Air Litter Box System.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/purrfect-air-litter-box-system/25082/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25009"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/architecture-for-dogs/25009/">Architecture for Dogs offers DIY blueprints to build at home</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></div> <div class="date">November 14, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/architecture-for-dogs/25009/pictures">18 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/architecture-for-dogs/25009/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/archidogs.jpg" title="Architecture for Dogs is a unique project that showcases various structural designs that h..." alt="Architecture for Dogs is a unique project that showcases various structural designs that h..."/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Founded by Japanese designer Kenya Hara, Architecture for Dogs is an unusual project that showcases various structural designs that have been specifically created for dogs. Following the popular trend of pet-friendly furniture like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/cat-tunnel-sofa/23779/" target="_blank">Cat Tunnel Sofa</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/dog-house-sofa/24676/" target="_blank">Dog House Sofa</a>, these structures hope to change the way people interact with their dogs in shared living spaces.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/architecture-for-dogs/25009/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24676"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/dog-house-sofa/24676/">Dog House Sofa provides cozy living for man and his best friend</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></div> <div class="date">October 23, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/dog-house-sofa/24676/pictures">9 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/dog-house-sofa/24676/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/doghousesofa.jpg" title="South Korean designer Seungji Mun has continued his trend of animal friendly furniture wit..." alt="South Korean designer Seungji Mun has continued his trend of animal friendly furniture wit..."/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> South Korean designer Seungji Mun has continued his trend of animal friendly furniture with his latest “Dog House Sofa” creation. 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The Orapup is designed to clear up bad dog breath by cleaning the tongue.  <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/orapup-bad-dog-breath/23825/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="23779"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/cat-tunnel-sofa/23779/">Cat Tunnel Sofa features a built-in playground for your cat</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></div> <div class="date">August 20, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/cat-tunnel-sofa/23779/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/cat-tunnel-sofa/23779/pictures">10 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130116011546/http://www.gizmag.com/cat-tunnel-sofa/23779/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130116011546im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/catsofa.jpg" title="The Cat Tunnel Sofa features a play tunnel that runs along the arm, back and side of the s..." alt="The Cat Tunnel Sofa features a play tunnel that runs along the arm, back and side of the s..."/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> South Korean designer Seungji Mun has created a sofa concept that is designed to keep your cat happy as you sit back and relax. 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