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No matter how much cash you drop on a new playhouse for your moggie, it will invariably mock your generosity by sleeping in a cardboard box instead. With this in mind, Blocks is a cardboard flatpack kit that assembles into modular cat playhouses, thus letting you lovingly craft a unique piece of feline architecture that your cat will still probably ignore.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poopy-cat-blocks-caters-feline-architect/35439/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="34731"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/tailio-cat-weight-well-being-tracker/34731/">Tailio tracks your cat's weight and well-being down to the last whisker</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/nick-lavars/">Nick Lavars</a></div> <div class="date">November 12, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/tailio-cat-weight-well-being-tracker/34731/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/tailio-cat-weight-well-being-tracker/34731/pictures">7 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/tailio-cat-weight-well-being-tracker/34731/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/tailio_cat_monitor.png" title="Tailio slots right in under the litter box to track weight and activity, leaving kitty non..." alt="Tailio slots right in under the litter box to track weight and activity, leaving kitty non..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Persik the cat was seven years old when his owner picked him up one day to discover that his pet had shed around a quarter of his body weight. Within five days, Persik passed away, falling victim to cancer. Owner and engineer Alex Treiner began to wonder how cats' health and happiness could be monitored more closely and came up with the Tailio, a monitor placed underneath a litter box, where it keeps tabs on your feline's behavior and lets you know if something is not quite right.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/tailio-cat-weight-well-being-tracker/34731/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="34600"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/mousr-cat-toy-kickstarter/34600/">Sensor-packed Mousr reacts to a cat attack like a real mouse would</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/adam-williams/">Adam Williams</a></div> <div class="date">November 6, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/mousr-cat-toy-kickstarter/34600/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/mousr-cat-toy-kickstarter/34600/pictures">7 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/mousr-cat-toy-kickstarter/34600/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/mousr_cat_toy.png" title="The creators of Mousr reckon its the most engaging cat toy ever made" alt="The creators of Mousr reckon its the most engaging cat toy ever made"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Most cats enjoy a good hunt, but your average cat toys pale in comparison to stalking real prey, as they're too predictable and don't react to an attack. The creators behind Mousr reckon their robotic cat toy is the most engaging cat toy ever made, as it reacts to a cat's attack and can intelligently avoid obstacles.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/mousr-cat-toy-kickstarter/34600/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="34502"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs/34502/">Hipster rehabilitation brace aims to treat hip dysplasia in dogs</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/loz-blain/">Loz Blain</a></div> <div class="date">October 29, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs/34502/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs/34502/pictures">16 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs/34502/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs.jpg" title="The Hipster rehabilitation brace provides support and important rear leg exercise for dogs..." alt="The Hipster rehabilitation brace provides support and important rear leg exercise for dogs..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Nothing can break a dog's spirit - but hip dysplasia can sure ruin your best friend's mobility and make life very painful. That's why the funky-looking Hipster rehabilitation brace could end up being such a significant product. It's designed to hold the hip in place to prevent further dislocation and injury, while providing resistance to strengthen the dog's leg muscles and connective tissue to the point where your pup doesn't need the brace any more.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/galia-weiss-hipster-hip-dysplasia-dogs/34502/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="34186"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/droppi-dispenser-pets/34186/">The Droppi aims to keep "home-alone" pets entertained </a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/antonio-pasolini/">Antonio Pasolini</a></div> <div class="date">October 10, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/droppi-dispenser-pets/34186/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/droppi-dispenser-pets/34186/pictures">2 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/droppi-dispenser-pets/34186/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/thedroppi-3.jpg" title="The Droppi dispenses treats and toys to pets, at preset times " alt="The Droppi dispenses treats and toys to pets, at preset times "/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Going to work is always a little hard when you have a furry friend at home, who will spend hours on their own. You leave them toys but they may go ignored. Treats are wolfed down before you pass through the front door. For the rest of the time until you come back home, all your friend can do is sleep their loneliness away. But … what if you could keep them busy and entertained during your absence? That's what inspired the design of the Droppi, a new treat- and toy-dispensing gadget for pet owners who worry about their best friends' emotional well-being.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/droppi-dispenser-pets/34186/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="33825"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/architects-for-animals-cat-shelters/33825/">Cutting edge architecture ... for cats</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/adam-williams/">Adam Williams</a></div> <div class="date">September 17, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/architects-for-animals-cat-shelters/33825/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/architects-for-animals-cat-shelters/33825/pictures">31 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/architects-for-animals-cat-shelters/33825/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/architects_for_animals.jpg" title="Standard Architecture Design produced one of the more practical looking shelters (Photo: G..." alt="Standard Architecture Design produced one of the more practical looking shelters (Photo: G..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> A total of 14 Los Angeles-based architecture firms, including <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/bigelow-laboratory-perkins-and-will/28560/" target="_blank">Perkins and Will</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/change-initiative-hok/27999/" target="_blank">HOK</a>, were recently tasked with designing small outdoor cat shelters for charity. The works were then displayed for one night only last week to raise money for FixNation: a non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing cat populations through humane, non-lethal, methods.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/architects-for-animals-cat-shelters/33825/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="33595"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poo-puck-cleans-up-dog-waste/33595/">Poo Puck cleans up dog waste with ease </a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 2, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poo-puck-cleans-up-dog-waste/33595/#comments">13 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poo-puck-cleans-up-dog-waste/33595/pictures">4 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poo-puck-cleans-up-dog-waste/33595/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/poopuck.jpg" title="The Poo Puck and Poo Bin are designed to help clean up doggy do dos" alt="The Poo Puck and Poo Bin are designed to help clean up doggy do dos"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> You know that adorable Labrador Retriever puppy you picked up from the local shelter? Turns out, he poops. A lot. Like every day, multiple times a day, sometimes at the worst possible times. That's the bad news. The good news is responsible dog owners have a new option for cleaning all that poop up. The Poo Puck aims to make waste clean-up and disposal a quick, pain-free affair.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/poo-puck-cleans-up-dog-waste/33595/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="33456"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/leadahose-dog-leash-hose/33456/">LeadaHose aims to make it easier to keep your dog clean and cool</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/adam-williams/">Adam Williams</a></div> <div class="date">August 22, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/leadahose-dog-leash-hose/33456/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/leadahose-dog-leash-hose/33456/pictures">5 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/leadahose-dog-leash-hose/33456/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/lead_a_hose.png" title="The LeadaHose aims reduce the hassle of cleaning up a muddy dog" alt="The LeadaHose aims reduce the hassle of cleaning up a muddy dog"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> If your dog is anything like mine, when it sees a puddle, it jumps right in and soon looks more like a mud-covered warthog than man's best friend. LeadaHose aims to reduce the hassle of cleaning up – and perhaps help cool the dog down in hot weather too – by offering a leash that sports an integrated hose and connector.  <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/leadahose-dog-leash-hose/33456/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="33032"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/facial-recognition-bistro-cat-feeder-health-monitor/33032/">Bistro cat feeder and health monitor identifies cats using facial recognition</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/author/colin-jeffrey/">Colin Jeffrey</a></div> <div class="date">July 21, 2014</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/facial-recognition-bistro-cat-feeder-health-monitor/33032/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/facial-recognition-bistro-cat-feeder-health-monitor/33032/pictures">8 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150123121747/http://www.gizmag.com/facial-recognition-bistro-cat-feeder-health-monitor/33032/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121747im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bistro-cat-feeder.jpg" title="Bistro is claimed to be the first smart cat feeder with facial recognition technology" alt="Bistro is claimed to be the first smart cat feeder with facial recognition technology"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> We all know that cats requires regular feeding, watering and the occasional trip to the vet, but few of us would know exactly how our cat’s health, weight, and hydration are faring on a day-to-day basis. And, when we do feed them, how do we even know that the food we put out for our feline friend is actually being eaten by them and not by someone else’s interloping pet? 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