The pandemic is not only supporting the rise of telehealth but also helping to evolve telemonitors for veterinary use, as VetGuardian is a touch-free solution that helps vets measure vitals from up to five feet away. The system leverages Wi-Fi, remote monitoring, smart speakers and notifications by text to collect valuable data on a pet's pulse, respiration rate and more. The technology not only has the potential to increase efficiency but also make it easier to manage pets that are difficult to handle or are nervous about visiting the vet for a checkup.
VetGuardian was one of the innovative companies recognized as a winner of Nestlé Purina PetCare's 2021 Pet Care Innovation Prizes and will receive funding and mentorship from Purina’s Pet Care Innovation team.
Contactless Vet Telemonitors
VetGuardian Measures Pet Vitals from Up to Five Feet Away
Trend Themes
1. Touch-free Vet Telemonitors - The pandemic is driving the rise of touch-free solutions that can help vets measure vitals from a safe distance.
2. Remote Pet Monitoring - Smart speakers, Wi-Fi, and text notifications are revolutionizing how vets collect and monitor pet health data.
3. Efficient Vet Checkups - Touch-free vet technology has the potential to increase efficiency and make it easier to handle nervous pets during checkups.
Industry Implications
1. Veterinary Care - Touch-free technology like VetGuardian is transforming the way vets gather and analyze pet health data.
2. Telehealth - Touch-free solutions like VetGuardian are part of the larger trend of telehealth, which is becoming increasingly important during the pandemic.
3. Smart Home Devices - VetGuardian's use of smart speakers and Wi-Fi to monitor pet vitals opens up new opportunities for smart home device makers to cater to pet owners.