It only makes sense that Fitbit-wearing pet owners would want the same capabilities in their pets’ smart collars. So Invoxia, which launched the Invoxia Smart Dog Collar in 2023, has introduced the Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker.

The Minitailz collar is small enough for both dogs and cats, and it adds AI analysis of the animal’s health metrics in addition to tracking its location via GPS. The device measures respiratory and heart vital signs with claimed 97 – 99 percent accuracy and detects anomalous behavior to alert owners to potential problems.

The device uses this data to build a complete picture of the pet’s cardio-pulmonary system health the company calls “HeartPrint Technology.” Because the Minitailz offloads processing and analyzing data to Invoxia’s servers, it is smaller than the Smart Dog Collar. The device measures just 2.32 in. x 1.18 in. x 0.9 in., so it can be attached to any pet collar using its adjustable ring system.

The Minitailz phone app employs conversational generative AI to create personalized data reports and to help owners learn about their pets. This data analysis not only detects measures of stress, aging, and pathology, but it even identifies atrial fibrillation (AFib) heart arrythmia. AFib is common in humans and pets, and now obsessive pet owners can worry about the condition in their pets too.

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The tiny Minitailz tracker measures just 2.32 in. x 1.18 in. x 0.9 in. INVOXIA

“Today, the potential offered by technology such as Minitailz is exciting,” remarked Dr. Sydney Moïse, who is a veterinary professor at Cornell University and a member of Invoxia’s scientific advisory board. “Collaborations between clinicians and tech innovators can make a significant impact in the advancement of veterinary medicine,” he said. “With AI and the increasing wealth of data, we increasingly gain insights to further preventative medicine for pets.”

Minitailz communicates through its dedicated SIM car via cellular data, so the $99 device also requires an $8.30 monthly subscription too. As with its predecessor, the Smart Dog Collar, the Minitailz device provides location tracking on the phone app. The company promises that the battery delivers long life, without providing details about the expected duration.

While the dog version is currently available, the cat version isn't expected until next year. Maybe in time for National Cat Day.