Technology
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Apr- 2019 -29 April
Sure Petcare launches new tech to help owners monitor feeding
Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has launched its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect technology, the next generation of its existing SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder. The Microchip Pet Feeder Connect records the time and weight of food consumed by a pet each time they eat from the feeder, reporting it directly…
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Mar- 2019 -26 March
PitPat launches monthly membership to reward healthy dogs
Activity monitor for dogs, PitPat, is launching PitPat Life, a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes, during London Dog Week (24 – 31 March). It is the first pet membership scheme of its kind and has headline support from pet…
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19 March
TOMRA Food machine to separate ‘foreign bodies’ from pet food
TOMRA Food, Belgium-based manufacturer of sensor-based sorting machines for the food industry, has become the first to provide advanced sorting solutions for pet food producers. By developing four new sorting applications, TOMRA has made it possible for pet food manufacturers to remove even very small particles of foreign materials from…
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18 March
Webbox launches dog matching tool
Pet food manufacturer Webbox has created a new tool to help prospective dog owners determine which breed would be most suitable for them. Backed by “extensive research”, the Dog Breed Decider compares the traits and requirements of different breeds against a person’s lifestyle. It has been launched in response to…
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12 March
Entrepreneur launches platform to ‘stamp out’ puppy farms
Australian entrepreneur Jaryd Koenisgmann, 25, has launched myNewPet, a world-first, end-to-end pet classified platform with the mission to counter puppy farms and save rescue animals. Koenigsmann, a Young Melbourne Entrepreneur of the Year runner-up and Australian Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, founded the platform after his own negative experience rehoming…
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1 March
Tech start-up to use AI in ‘world first’ to judge pet competition
A UK-based veterinary research and development start-up will use AI technology in a world first feat, to judge entries to its pet model competition in the search for an animal to represent the brand. Vet-AI was founded in early 2017 by tech expert Paul Hallett and experienced veterinarians Robert Dawson…
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Feb- 2019 -20 February
Paws.com launches dog food checker to ‘revolutionise’ industry
New personalised pet food retailer and champion of honest dog food, Paws.com, has launched today with a dog food checker that aims to “revolutionise” the £3bn UK pet food industry. The Dog Food Checker is designed to “demystify” dog food ingredients, and make it easy for dog owners to make…
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Jan- 2019 -7 January
RSA launches online pet insurance claims service
RSA Insurance group has introduced a new online system for pet owners to submit ongoing medication claims, aiming to make paying for claims easier, quicker and more efficient for both vets and pet owners. The new system, being introduced to MORE TH>N, John Lewis, Tesco and Argos pet insurance customers,…
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Dec- 2018 -18 December
Pet tech start-up Felcana partners with Simplyhealth Professionals
Animal healthcare firm Simplyhealth Professionals and pet tech company Felcana have announced that they are to collaborate as strategic partners. Simplyhealth’s expertise in preventive health plans will support the efforts of Felcana’s team of veterinary surgeons, data scientists and engineers, with a view to understanding how pet health plans can…
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
Sure Petcare launches behaviour monitor collar for dogs
Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has announced the launch of Animo, the lifelong activity and behaviour monitor which learns and interprets the behaviour and activity patterns of a dog. Animo delivers insights into a dog’s activity and sleep, as well problem behaviours such as shaking, scratching and barking. These insights aim to help owners understand the changing needs of their pet over its lifetime,…
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