Pet care is entering a new era, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). No longer limited to traditional methods, AI is offering advanced solutions that help pet owners keep their pets safe, healthy, and well-fed.. Here are four AI innovations in a row.
Why this is important:
Almost half of Dutch households have a pet. Finding ways of improving and optimising how to care for your animal can benefit millions of pets and owners worldwide.
High-tech watchdogs
Ever worried about your pet while you’re away? AI-powered devices like the Furbo Dog Camera are here to put your mind at ease. These cameras let you check on your pet remotely, featuring two-way audio and treat tossing for interactive fun. Artificial intelligence in the camera allows for facial recognition, keeping your pet constantly under the camera’s spotlight.
In addition to smart surveillance, AI-enabled smart feeders ensure your pet gets the right amount of food at the right time. They dispense precise portion sizes based on real-time data from health trackers, preventing overfeeding and keeping your pet’s diet on track.
Guarding doors
While some pet owners keep their pets inside, others prefer to let them roam and explore the world outside their homes. Artificial intelligence can come handy for the latter, with technology guarding the access in and out the house.
Petvation, an AI-powered pet door, uses facial recognition to distinguish your pet from others pets or wandering animals. Much like Face ID on smartphones, they only allow for familiar faces to go though the doors, ensuring only your pets can enter and exit.
Healthy habits
Understanding your pet’s behavior and health has always been a mystery, but AI is helping this communication gap. AI can analyze your pet’s behavior patterns to identify triggers for anxiety or aggression, helping trainers develop effective, personalized programs.
Health monitoring systems provide round-the-clock updates on key health metrics. Devices like FitBark and Whistle attach to your pet’s collar to monitor activity levels, sleep patterns, and calorie expenditure, offering insights into your pet’s overall fitness. Advanced collars like PetPace track vital signs such as heart rate and body temperature, detecting early signs of discomfort or illness. This ensures you’re always aware of your pet’s health status.
Lost and found: Facial recognition for lost pets
Losing a pet is every owner’s nightmare, but AI is stepping in to help reunite lost pets with their families. Apps like Finding Rover use facial recognition technology to create a unique Smart ID for each pet. Once your pet has been included in the facial recognition platform, if they go missing, they can be identified through pictures or videos taken by other users and reconnected to their owners.
AI is redefining what it means to care for our pets,we are entering a new era of convenience and peace of mind. From smart surveillance and automated feeding to behavior tracking and facial recognition, these technologies are making it easier to ensure our pets are well-cared for and safe.
