The Best Pet Monitors for RVers

The best pet monitors for RVers will keep your pets safe while alone in the RV. Many people travel extensively, and their pets do too. When I think about my pets and traveling, I think about their safety; mainly when they are home alone in the RV.

Unless you have an emotional support animal or Service dog your traveling pooch will have to stay in the RV. While I do not recommend leaving your animal for hours on end, I do understand that occasionally you have no choice but to leave them at home alone. You always want to leave the air conditioning running in your home or home on wheels. One of my biggest fears is what if the electric would go out while I am away? Unfortunately, we have all heard the sad stories of cases where this has happened while pets were left in RVs. Since this is a real possibility with potential for disaster it’s best to ask, “How can I safely leave my pets alone in the RV?”

Pet Cameras
A pet camera is a great option and there are many to choose from. Things to consider when choosing what camera is best are: value, ease of set up, alerts, comfort, audio and visual aspects and night vision capabilities.

Value – While it is important to be financially frugal when purchasing a pet monitor you do not want to skip what is important and that is your pets’ safety. The YI Dome camera offers 360-degree coverage and takes ten seconds of video. It also offers two-way audio. While it is on the cheaper end it still does the job. The YI Dome camera supports YI Cloud so there is no risk of losing data.

Ease of set up – We all have busy lives and would prefer sitting on a beach somewhere versus fighting with technology to get something to work. If you are looking for a camera that is easy to program, then Falcon Watch is perfect. Takes a mere five minutes to set up and there are no subscription fees so not only do you save time, but you save money. It also comes with a money back guarantee.

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Comfort – We love our pets with all our heart. We want our fur babies to feel comfortable, loved and safe. The best camera for this is the Petchatz Pet Treat Camera. The Petchatz has been featured on the Today Show. It is the mac daddy of cameras. It offers aromatherapy, treats, and live chat assistance. You can call your pet from anywhere at any time. Your pet will receive a special ringtone on their device alerting them to your call. You can take pics to share on social media. If your pooch and the cat are curled up on the couch like best buddies- you can capture the moment. If giving them a treat and spraying some aromatherapy is not good enough then you can schedule brain games for your pet to play. It even features a full color display and is made in the USA.

A pet’s eye view –Eyeanimal Cat Videocam is a simple little device that attaches to a cat’s collar and allows you to see everything the cat sees. They advertise the product for cats or small animals so it could work for a smaller dog like a teacup chihuahua. Many people travel with cats, so this is a great product for the cat lovers out there. It has a rechargeable battery and a two- and half-hour battery life. Since the focus is on what your pet sees and not fully showing your pet, this device might be more for fun than dependable monitoring. It sells for around one hundred dollars and is not waterproof.

Let us know in the comments the best way you have found to keep tabs on your pets while you are away. We'd love to hear from you!