Technology isn’t just for humans anymore — it’s transforming how we care for our pets, too. From smart feeders and GPS trackers to activity monitors, wearable tech is now a growing trend in animal husbandry and welfare. These innovations are giving owners and professionals new insights into the daily lives, health and wellbeing of the animals they care for.
Smarter Insights, Happier Pets
Modern smart collars and harnesses can monitor everything from activity levels and rest patterns to heart rate and temperature. For dogs and cats, this means owners can detect subtle changes in behaviour or health long before they become serious. For example, a sudden drop in movement or appetite notifications might indicate pain, illness or stress.
Helping Professionals Improve Animal Welfare
For kennels, catteries and animal care businesses, these devices provide valuable data to support evidence-based welfare decisions. Tracking trends in activity or stress can help professionals adjust enrichment routines, feeding schedules or rest periods — leading to happier, healthier animals. In multi-animal settings, wearable tech can even highlight which individuals need extra attention or changes to their environment.
Safety and Peace of Mind
Many pet wearables now come with GPS tracking, allowing owners to locate lost animals quickly. Some devices even include virtual boundary alerts — a useful safety net for dogs prone to wandering or cats with outdoor access.
Looking Ahead
As technology evolves, we’re likely to see even smarter integrations — such as wearables syncing with vet telehealth systems or monitoring data helping to predict health conditions before they appear. What was once a novelty is fast becoming a powerful tool for improving animal care, communication and wellbeing. Smart collars aren’t just gadgets; they represent the next step in understanding our animals better — keeping them healthier, safer and more connected to us than ever before.
Learn More with Animal Ed. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and want to stay ahead of the latest developments in care and husbandry, explore our Animal Ed. Subscription — offering full access to a range of short courses for pet owners and professionals. From canine wellbeing to small mammal care, our expert-led training helps you provide the very best for the animals you work with. 👉 Find out more at www.animal-ed.com and start learning today!
Smarter Insights, Happier Pets
Modern smart collars and harnesses can monitor everything from activity levels and rest patterns to heart rate and temperature. For dogs and cats, this means owners can detect subtle changes in behaviour or health long before they become serious. For example, a sudden drop in movement or appetite notifications might indicate pain, illness or stress.
Helping Professionals Improve Animal Welfare
For kennels, catteries and animal care businesses, these devices provide valuable data to support evidence-based welfare decisions. Tracking trends in activity or stress can help professionals adjust enrichment routines, feeding schedules or rest periods — leading to happier, healthier animals. In multi-animal settings, wearable tech can even highlight which individuals need extra attention or changes to their environment.
Safety and Peace of Mind
Many pet wearables now come with GPS tracking, allowing owners to locate lost animals quickly. Some devices even include virtual boundary alerts — a useful safety net for dogs prone to wandering or cats with outdoor access.
Looking Ahead
As technology evolves, we’re likely to see even smarter integrations — such as wearables syncing with vet telehealth systems or monitoring data helping to predict health conditions before they appear. What was once a novelty is fast becoming a powerful tool for improving animal care, communication and wellbeing. Smart collars aren’t just gadgets; they represent the next step in understanding our animals better — keeping them healthier, safer and more connected to us than ever before.
Learn More with Animal Ed. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and want to stay ahead of the latest developments in care and husbandry, explore our Animal Ed. Subscription — offering full access to a range of short courses for pet owners and professionals. From canine wellbeing to small mammal care, our expert-led training helps you provide the very best for the animals you work with. 👉 Find out more at www.animal-ed.com and start learning today!