Whether you have an iPhone or a phone that operates on the Android system, there are hundreds of free apps that may appeal to you as a pet owner. Some of the most popular apps help to organize pet records, assist with pet training, provide backup in emergency situations, and some are there just for fun.
Apps on Droid and iPhone
Pets Next Door (4 Stars on iPhone – 4 ½ Stars on Droid)
Almost everybody has a Facebook profile these days, and now social networking for your pets is on the rise. There are a few apps available for pet social networking, but the most used one is Pets Next Door. You can set up a profile for your pet, add photos, and check your pet’s wall for posts. It also includes a map feature that zooms in to find pets locally, even on your own street.
First Aid + Pets (no ratings yet on iPhone – 3 ½ Stars on Droid)
This app is a must have for handling emergencies. It includes separate sections with instructions specific to people, dogs, and cats. Some of the topics include first aid for injuries, burns, poisoning, and electric shock. There are also guides on compiling a first aid kit as well as techniques for catching and handling injured pets.
Clicker Apps
Both iPhone and Android phones have free clicker apps available to help you train your pets. These apps simulate the sound of this popular training tool. Clicker Lite (2 ½ stars) is available on the iPhone, and Clicker (3 ½ stars) is the app in the Droid market. The free iPhone app has a nice visual display and a written section that provides a basic introduction to clicker training. The Droid app has a much simpler looking display, and there is no information included. However, the clicker for Droid responds to your touch, you can click fast or slow, like a real clicker. The iphone app makes the same sound no matter how you touch it.
App Only on iPhone
Petfinder (4 ½ Stars)
This app was named the #1 pet app of Macworld in 2010. Browse a database of dogs, cats, and other pets in need of a home. Narrow your search by zip code, breed, age, gender, and size. There are tons of pictures to browse, which means there are tons of homeless animals… what are you waiting for?
App Only on Droid
Pet Master Free (4 Stars)
This is the ultimate organization app for pet owners. Keep track of multiple pets’ vaccinations, medications, flea control, as well as all their appointments to the vet, groomer, and trainer. Other features include a daily log, a photo album, as well as sections to enter allergy, insurance, and special needs information. You can build custom sections to file away any other information you can think of. There is also a paid version that gets rid of the ads.
