This week on THe Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by one of the minds working on the "NEW" Vava Pet Cam the first mobile interactive unit for pet parents to engage their furry friends from anywhere.

Let's be honest it can be tough on both you and your pet, leaving them home alone all day while you're at work. That's why we've seen camera-equipped gadgets that let you check in on and interact with them … but what if the pet isn't in the same room as the device? Well, that's where the VAVA Mobile Pet Cam is intended to come in.

Featuring a 1080p/30fps camera with infrared night vision and a 120-degree wide-angle lens, the Wi-Fi-equipped VAVA streams real-time video and audio to the user – wherever they are – through an accompanying iOS/Android app. Footage and stills can be recorded and shared using a 1GB cloud storage system.

The app is also used to remotely control the device, which uses a pair of tank-like treads to make its way across floors and carpets, allowing the user to search for their pet. Integrated sensors automatically keep the VAVA from running into obstacles or falling down the stairs while en route. Once the dog or cat is located, the user can tele-play with them in real time using an onboard eye-safe laser pointer or an attached feather toy.