Amazon Prime Day now happens several times a year, including Prime Big Deal Days, which end tonight. This sales event is the best time for pet parents to snag an otherwise expensive automatic litter box or pet camera for much less money before prices dip again before Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
As the Reviews team’s pet tech reviewer, I’ve tested many great pet gadgets, as well as many that don’t live up to their promises. I’ve scoured Amazon to find the best discounts on WIRED-tested pet tech that I think is actually worth buying during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Want more Amazon Prime Day deals? Read our Absolute Best Prime Big Deal Days deals roundup and live blog.
Be sure to check out our related Amazon Prime Day shopping guides to ensure you’re making the most of the sales, including how to avoid scams and sketchy wares on Amazon, Amazon Prime perks you might not know about, and Amazon Prime Day tips.
- Our favorite automatic cat litter box: Petkit Purobot Max Pro 2 for $443 ($107 off)
- A cheap pet camera: Petcube Cam 360 for $33 ($14 off)
- An AI-enabled automatic feeder with a camera: Petkit YumShare Dual-Hopper 2 Automatic Feeder for $130 ($50 off)
Updated 4 pm ET October 7: I’ve added fresh deals and ensured up-to-date prices.
Best Pet Camera Deals
I’ve tested nearly two dozen pet cameras. They can be expensive, but I find them immensely helpful, especially when I’m out of town or when I keep finding surprise piles of puke scattered across the carpet. I recommend these models, and they just so happen to be heavily discounted right now.
This was my favorite pet camera for a long time. It has 360-degree views, two-way audio, and dispenses treats to make your pets feel a little less alone.
You just can't beat this li'l guy. It has an optional mount and pans 360 degrees, as well as up and down, so you can see virtually every inch of the room. There's also an intuitive connected app that sends alerts if anything's amiss.
Best Automatic Feeder Deals
An automatic pet feeder is a godsend for pet parents with a furbaby who likes to wake you up by screaming at 3 am for food. It also gives me peace of mind while I’m away. I recommend that every pet owner have one.
By using a special tag that is worn by only the pet you want to access the food, this automatic feeder is ideal for greedy pets or pets with special diets in a multi-pet home. It works best for a cat in a dog home where the owner doesn’t want the dog getting into the cat’s food, if each pet in the home has an RFID feeder, if one particular cat has special dietary needs, or if you have a multi-cat home with an aggressive eater.
If you have multiple cats who want to eat at the same time but are greedy and don't like to share a bowl, this affordable automatic feeder is a great choice. It can be scheduled and managed through the app, or you can go analog with the front knob to program meal schedules.
Best Pet Fountain Deals
Ensuring your pet stays hydrated with an automatic pet fountain is one of the easiest ways to be proactive about their health, especially for cats prone to UTIs and bladder infections.
You can't ask for much more than what this luxe pet fountain delivers—a built-in, AI-enabled camera to watch from afar and track hydration; a connected app to monitor and get cleaning reminders; and a wastewater tank system that aids in deep cleaning. It's a pricey upgrade, but made a little easier to stomach with this discount.
This glass fountain is highly hygienic, keeping water cool and requiring less cleaning than plastic models. It's simple yet looks like a sculptural art piece, anchored by a heavy, 10.25-inch straight-sided, flat-bottomed glass bowl and an adjustable suction-cup-bottomed pump that can go wherever in the bowl you want. The pump is also completely silent, and the bottom blue LED light adds visual interest. WIRED editor Kat Merck’s two cats have been using it for over a year, and it's still going strong.
Best Automatic Litter Box Deals
Although they are pricey, I recommend that every single cat parent invest in an automatic litter box. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is one of the best times to buy.
If you're looking for just a basic automatic litter box that cleans your cat's potty without bells and whistles like a connected app, AI-powered insights, or a camera, this discounted model is for you.
Best At-Home Pet DNA Test Kits
This is widely regarded as the most accurate at-home DNA test kit for dogs. All you need to do is swab for your pooch's saliva and send it off in the mail, and insights into your pet will be sent to your inbox. Embark gives detailed breakdowns of behavioral, health, and longevity insights for the breeds that make up your pup.
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