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Tractive Launches New Cat and Dog Trackers with Enhanced Health Monitoring
Tractive has introduced two new pet trackers following its acquisition of competitor Whistle from Mars Petcare nearly a year ago. The Cat 6 Mini offers a sleeker design and monitors additional vital signs compared to the company's current smart cat tracker. The Dog 6 XL is designed for larger dog breeds.
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Tractive, a pet tracking company, announced the launch of two new devices on Thursday.
The Cat 6 Mini is a new smart cat tracker. It includes monitoring for additional vital signs. These features aim to provide pet owners with more detailed health insights.
The Dog 6 XL builds on Tractive's existing product line by incorporating health monitoring capabilities similar to the Cat 6 Mini. Both devices integrate GPS tracking with the expanded health data collection.
Whistle, previously owned by Mars Petcare, specialized in pet health and activity monitoring. Pet owners using these trackers can access data on vital signs, which may include heart rate and activity levels, though specific metrics were not detailed in the announcement.
The devices connect to a companion app for real-time updates. This setup allows for ongoing monitoring of pets' health and location.
The new trackers affect pet owners seeking combined location and health tracking solutions.
Larger dogs may benefit from the Dog 6 XL's design, while cat owners gain from the compact Cat 6 Mini. Future updates may depend on user feedback and technological advancements in pet wearables. Tractive plans to make the devices available through its website and select retailers.
Pricing and exact release dates were not specified in the announcement. The company positions these trackers as tools for improved pet care management.
