Pettracer

from £40 (+ sub) / pettracer.co.uk

Cats just don’t like wearing stuff. You’ll know this already if you’ve ever tried to get yours to tolerate a harness, an anti-licking recovery cone or a full-body Christmas pirate costume.

This is a challenge for the makers of feline GPS tracking collars… and the Pettracer might just be the answer. No chunky lumps of strapped-on gadgetry here: the tech is all hidden inside the collar itself, which weighs just 34g and is low-profile enough to avoid any danger of landing your image-conscious pet with self-esteem issues.

What’s that thing on the left? Well, the tracker uses radio as well as GPS, allowing it to see through walls, and this is the receiver. It picks up your cat’s coordinates and uploads them via your home Wi-fi so you can see them on an online map.

The receiver also doubles as a charging base, but you shouldn’t need that too often: the Pettracer’s patented tech promises 30 days of battery life. Which is impressive, especially in cat years.

KEYS TO THE KITTY You can buy the set outright for £170, but you’ll still need to pay £8/m to access the tracking map. Pay less up front and the cost of the subscription rises.