A new gadget will let you know if your dog has been sick. rough day.
If you're a dog owner, you've probably found yourself wishing your four-legged friend could talk and tell you what's wrong.
pet tech companies tractive announced the next generation of advanced dog GPS and health trackers at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. It is touted to help pet owners monitor their dog's health and happiness.
“These new features will help your pet identify worrisome patterns when they appear, often long before they become visible to the naked eye,” Michael Harnaus, CEO of Tractive, said in a statement. “By warning the owner, it can help represent the owner's feelings,” he said, noting that canines “have the potential.” They don't talk and are very good at hiding their pain and discomfort. ”
A standout feature of the new device is the debut of a bark monitoring feature that provides insight into a dog's barking patterns while the owner is away from home.
Barking patterns alert owners that conditions such as separation anxiety or other behavioral problems need to be recognized and managed.
Dog GPS & Health Tracker includes existing features such as real-time GPS tracking, virtual fencing, escape alerts, activity and sleep monitoring, and features a design with two bright LED strips for increased nighttime visibility. Enhanced.
We will also be introducing resting heart rate and breathing rate alerts through a free software update in March to help pet parents detect health conditions early or monitor existing conditions.
Tractive's new technology not only tracks a dog's vitals against their own baseline, but also compares them to thousands of other dogs in the same breed and age range.
The company says this will tell you what's “normal” for your particular dog.
“This device does not diagnose symptoms, but acts as an early warning system that may warrant a visit to the veterinarian,” Harnaus explained.
The tracker retails for $69.99 and requires a cellular data connection subscription (starting at $5 per month). According to Traactive's press release:.
Dr. Emily Crawford, owner and veterinarian at Waterbury Veterinary Hospital in Vermont, says, “Resting heart rate and respiratory rate are critical in everything from detecting the onset of new symptoms to managing recovery from treatment and directing treatment. “It's basically important information that veterinarians use for everything, including reactions.”
“Providing a non-invasive, easy way to consistently track these vitals at home could be a game-changer.”
