Connected devices that monitor your dog's health remotely

Preventive veterinary medicine has reached a decisive milestone thanks to wearable biometric sensors. Chronic diseases in dogs (heart problems, kidney failure, osteoarthritis) often develop insidiously, as animals tend to mask their pain out of a survival instinct. Connected devices now make it possible to lift this veil.

The health collar: A biometric station around your dog's neck

Similar to connected fitness trackers for humans, the new generation of canine health collars continuously measure key physiological constants:

• Resting heart and respiratory rate: An abnormal increase in respiratory rate during sleep is one of the first indicators of heart failure.

• Scratching and licking index: By counting the frequency of these movements, the application alerts owners to the development of a skin allergy or dermatitis before the skin becomes damaged.

• Sleep and activity tracking: Allows for the objective measurement of the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatment for osteoarthritis by analyzing whether the dog moves more easily.

A valuable time-saver for the veterinarian

During check-ups, the veterinarian has access to actual data trends established over several months, rather than relying solely on the sometimes subjective impressions of the owner.

Sources: Journal of Veterinary Behavior, Petmedix (Canine connected health data analysis).