Vetcetera Killer iPhone apps for pet health...and just for fun

Sure, you can buy an iPhone because it looks cool to whip out your sleek black beauty in public, because it means all your iPod’s songs can live on your phone, too...or you can keep one for all the cool pet-related apps that come with it.

IMO the main reason to invest in an iPhone has always been the apps. I’m a Mac user so it’s always held more of a romantic and practical appeal for me. But for the average PC person? It’s all about the “killer apps.”

Of course, you can download free applications to play neat games (my favorite involves the marble-in-a labyrinth balancing act). And you can keep a database of local and migratory birds for you identification pleasure, among other cool features. But did you know that you can also download apps to keep you healthy?

With an iPhone you can keep tabs on your diabetes. You can get help quitting smoking. You can even download a medical alert app to warn EMTs and other emergency personnel that you harbor allergies, carry a rare blood type or elect organ donation.

Predictably, perhaps, these pocket-sized programs have now gravitated to pets.

And now iPhone apps are making a foray into your pet’s health, too. There’s are simple apps that remind you of your pet’s medications and vet visits. And now another to help you find a veterinarian, emergency hospitals and pet-related services and facilities in your area, including groomers, walkers, trainers, boarding establishments and dog parks.

The PetMD Finder: This latest one is the neatest new pet health entry. Distributed free-of-charge by PetMD, a Miami-based pet health portal, here’s the pitch:

“The "PetMD Finder" helps users find Veterinarians, Emergency Clinics, Daycare Centers, Dog Parks, Dog Sitters, Dog Walkers and Groomers by zip code or in direct vicinity by using the iPhone's GPS locator.

Results can be displayed on a map or in list form, while also giving the user the ability to rate the service with up to five stars and a written review. The application also provides a submit function for the user to upload new locations, such as Dog Parks or new businesses.”

Apart from this one, here are my faves for your consideration (find them all on iTunes).

The Pet Notebook iPhone App: this one helps keep your pets organized with pics and a photo gallery, veterinary medications, microchip numbers, etc. For $2.99 it doesn’t do much beyond help you keep a notebook and track your meds but as I’ve written before, sometimes that can make all the difference to your pet’s health.

The Pet Phone is another fun tool. It’s pretty much the same as the notebook, though not so gorgeous. It tracks your pets’ weight, vet visits, identification info, etc. for your convenience. It also helps you locate a veterinarian in your area.

And the best part? It’ll track your pets’ weight in a neat little chart should you accept the mission to keep their weight under control.

All Pets Radio Player: Should Dolittler let you down on your pet information needs, consider this approach. This Internet streaming radio station is all pets all the time––accessible through your iPhone for the animal obsessives among you.

Off Leash is a dog park finder. Though it only lists about 600 dog parks in the US, it’s working on more.

Relax Alarm Clock Lite: And then there are apps made for your basic needs that can also accommodate your pets. This one allows you to record your pets’ sounds for a high-quality audio wake-up call when you’re out of town. Sweet, right?

Bark Machine and Dog Tricks: I haven’t tested this newest one out yet, but it looks cute. It’s got dog and cat sounds and a clicker, too. It also has 200 tricks with instructions on how to train your pets to get them done. And its available for no charge on iTunes for the next couple of weeks so download it now for some free fun.

For the kids there's also a virtual dog app.

And for the dog that has everything, how about his very own iBone?

So what do you say? Is it time to buy an iPhone, or what?

April 1st, 2009

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It's not iphone, but I thought I'd mention Rendaivu, a free website that's great for managing equine records. I've been using them since around the time they came out, and it's really helpful for keeping track of the millions of details involved in horse records (what's been done when, how much it cost, when it's due again). Very comprehensive. http://rendaivu.com/

I wonder if there's a similar site for small animals.

Galadriel April 1st, 2009 11:49:17 AM

No thanks. It's just another electronic "leash".

Evet April 1st, 2009 11:54:23 AM

Galadriel: I'm not sure if it's ready yet, but I think PetMD is getting prepped to launch a "medical drawer" application that keeps all your pet's medical information handy and organized with links to relevant articles based on your pets needs. They support horses, too. Goats...? Not yet. :-(

Dr. Patty Khuly April 1st, 2009 11:54:32 AM

Thanks for all the great apps! I'm downloading them right now.

cjacobs April 1st, 2009 12:19:30 PM

I think I am definitely going to have some downloading to do. I have a lot of info on my dogs in "notes" which I started doing after going to a CERF clinic. It was just easier to have all that info right at hand instead of bringing all of the different papers that had the info that I would need. The Pet Book and Pet Notebook seem to be exactly what I was going for and score I get to add pics too! Thanks for this post!!

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Evet April 1st, 2009 12:31:27 PM

Does the notebook include a vaccination, wormer etc reminder? Because that's what I need the most!

emily April 1st, 2009 12:51:02 PM

emily: Yep. It's got reminder functions. Gold.

Dr. Patty Khuly April 1st, 2009 02:03:25 PM

Do goats have issues that horses don't? Diet records, vaccination records, deworming schedule, hoof trim... could probably cover all of that in a program intended for horses.

I've even thought about trying to keep track of my dogs' stuff in Rendaivu, just haven't gotten around to trying it.

Galadriel April 1st, 2009 03:15:52 PM

I am so going to get one of those two notebook apps when I get home. I also recommend the iPhone for being (so far) dog, rat and pig proof. I am sure a determined animal could break it but I am amazed what mine has survived so far! However it's reception area is not always great and I always need to carry a backup battery as mine seems to mysteriously lose charge sometimes (or I forget to charge it an manage to convince myself otherwise).

emily April 1st, 2009 04:08:17 PM

My favorite pet related app still has to be icanhascheezburger.

Apparently one of the most important things in my life is 24 hour a day access to LOL Cats but the PetMD one is pretty cool too.

Sue Cosby April 1st, 2009 05:45:09 PM

I'm so lame - I have a $15 cell phone that I use only for making phone calls, lol. I did recently inherit a hand-me-down iPod nano - I have a newer car w/an auxilliary hookup, and I love it. Now I'm jealous of all the iPhone users...

anna April 1st, 2009 06:08:15 PM

These apps, 24 hr access to data, and reminders for everything seem like overkill until you start to use them. Then you don't know how you lived without them. There was a time when I thought people who referred to their blackberry as a "crackberry" were obsessed but after using one my thoughts definitely changed. We truly live in a 24/7 data overload world.

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Josh April 1st, 2009 06:24:43 PM

Crap...now I gotta get an Iphone - I have been shopping for a new cell phone and have been eyeballin the Iphone so your post is super great timing - I will tell ATT to send you a commission check ;) Hey - maybe that might be a worthy sponsor ? LOL

Super great post thanks ! I also registered at petmd and am checkin out that site....

LC April 1st, 2009 09:06:23 PM

Oh oh...no iphone, heck, I don't even have a cell phone! Go ahead, laugh at me. I like being "unreachable" from time to time.

Donna April 2nd, 2009 02:26:23 AM

Just back from the vet's, and now I know there's an IPhone ap for the digital X-ray and ultrasounds.

You'll want that, Dr. K!

Gina Spadafori April 2nd, 2009 08:46:20 PM

Gina: Cool! You'll have to email me that one. haven't heard of it yet.

Dr. Patty Khuly April 2nd, 2009 09:02:24 PM

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t7b.com April 10th, 2009 06:52:25 AM

Are there any equine related veterinary apps or apps an equine vet might use in the field with clients?

Thank you.

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You can now get the app that warns EMTs about your medical conditions!

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I really liked the iSqueek app for dogs (with two e's for some reason). I bought it to play with my friends dog (Cody) as I am between dogs right now and Cody is a great dog. Cody got a bit excieted and went and found one of her toys as if to share it with me. It was kinda neat. At the very least the app was kinda like a remote control to get the dog to go find a real toy so we could play. However, since the animations are really very cool, it turns out it is fun for humans to play with too. Since I don't really have a dog, this app sees more use by my kids and their friends then it does entertaining dogs. Even my friends get a kick out of it when we go out to dinner or something. So, it really serves two purposes, it definitly works on dogs, but it works on humans too (at least the animations do). Anyway, I thought I would mention it. iSqueek seems like a pretty cool app for dogs.

Brian Rice August 19th, 2009 01:04:13 PM

Lots of cool applications, dogs are luckier than ever these days. Everyone should check out Fido Factor too! Lets you find dog friendly locations, add reviews, and even support the SF/SPCA. Go here to check it out: http://www.fidofactor.com/

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