Companion founder and CEO John Honchariw explains the technology's exciting features on"The Claman Countdown."artificial intelligenceThe device developed by Banfield sister company Whistle Health attaches to a dog's collar and takes 150 measurements of the furry friend's motions every second, and using algorithms, translates their behavior into "in-depth health insights.
Banfield Pet Hospital is touting an AI-powered monitor made by its sister company that tracks and reports a dog's health in real time. Whistle's tool, developed in partnership with vets and data scientists at the Pet Insight Project, can help dog owners determine their pet's caloric intake, build a customized fitness plan, detect skin and allergy problems by tracking scratching patterns and frequency, and even provide a read on the animal's emotional well-being by analyzing real-time data.