Who doesn't miss a pet while away on work or a holiday? Whether it's the purring of a feline friend or wet licks of a canine buddy, only pet lovers can vouch for the joy they get from their furry companions. When you leave home, sometimes you're the one with separation anxiety.

But have no fear - Ochanomizu University has good news for cat lovers. Scientists at the university have developed device that lets pet owners remotely play with their cat via Skype. 

Called Itaneko, the system comes with a 'scratch' function which allows the user to be, well scratched by his feline friend, reports the Daily Mail. Itaneko includes a toy for the cat that the owner can control remotely using their laptop trackpad or computer mouse and a glove that he or she has to wear to experience the "scratches" from their feline, reports the BBC.

The cat owner needs to wear the glove, mounted on top of the computer mouse in order to experience the scratch sensation which is generated by rotating metal wires connected to a miniature motor, when the cat hits the fluffy toy.