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As technology advances in consumer robotics and artificial intelligence, virtual and robotic pets occupy an increasingly distinct category in the broader pet care ecosystem. For pet owners, the concept of a virtual companion raises practical questions around animal welfare, owner anxiety, and the adequacy of non-biological substitutes during periods of absence.
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