As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it’s also transforming the way we care for our pets. From fitness trackers to health monitoring devices, pet health technology is advancing at lightning speed.
The good news is, these tools can help pet owners monitor their animals’ health closely. Here’s a quick dive into this fascinating subject, brought to you by the team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital.
Understanding Wearable Devices for Pets
Wearable devices for pets are small, tech-driven gadgets that pets can wear on collars or harnesses. They function a lot like fitness trackers for humans and record similar types of data: activity levels, heart rate, and even sleep patterns.
Some pet wearables for tracking health go beyond basic activity monitoring. They can provide things like GPS tracking to help you locate your pet in real-time if they wander off.
These devices are especially helpful for pet owners with Houdini-level escape artists on their hands—or chronically ill pets. They can give the practical info and animal health monitoring you need for peace of mind as a pet parent.
Benefits of Animal Health Monitoring
One of the key benefits of using these devices to monitor your pet’s health is that you can more easily spot changes in your pet’s behavior. So if a dog that’s usually very active starts becoming more sedentary, this could point to a health issue like arthritis or diabetes.
Pet wearables for tracking health can also show you unusual patterns, like increased scratching or disrupted sleep, which could point to an underlying health problem.
In short, these trackers make early detection of potential health issues easier for your veterinary team. This, in turn, often means better outcomes for your pet!
Pet-Friendly Tech Gadgets for Your Furry Family Member
Here are some of our favorite wearables for pets:
- The Pawfit 3: This GPS and activity tracker is 100% waterproof, and can track your pet’s location and daily steps. It also allows you to “talk” to your dog from afar and set up 10 invisible fences for Fido or Kitty.
- Tabcat Cat Tracker V2: Designed especially for kitties, this tracker is light and small at just 0.2 ounces in weight. The tracker keeps tabs on your cat’s location, and can show you exactly where she’s wandered off to, with accuracy within an inch of her actual location.
- Whistle Health 2.0 Smart Device: See how often your pet licks, scratches, and gets active with this health-focused wearable device. The Smart Device also helps you track your pet’s weight, makes it easy to spot skin conditions, and connects you with a veterinarian via its Ask a Vet chat.
Not sure which wearable is best for your pet? Our veterinary team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital can help! Let us get to know your pet and we’ll point out the pros and cons of each. We can also help you interpret the data on your pet’s tracker to keep tabs on their health. Call (818) 614-9929 to schedule a mobile veterinary appointment for your pawsome pal.