Pet Tech

Company Q&A – Tomofun

Tomofun, the international pet technology company, launched it Furbo dog camera in the US, before bringing it to the UK in 2016. The gadget allows dog owners to watch and talk with their dog remotely. Additionally treats can be dispensed for good behaviour to strengthen training efforts. With the camera,…

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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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Felcana receives investment for international expansion

London-based veterinary tech business, Felcana, has received an early stage venture capital investment from Global Venture Partners and Seedrs. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, however Felcana says it will use the fresh capital to expand its presence in the UK and to scale internationally. Spyro Korsanos, managing…

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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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Vet technology: Going digital

From banking and journey planners, to grocery shopping and instant taxi services, there’s an app for that. In the age of smartphones and instant gratification, we rely on apps to help us perform even the most mundane tasks. So, it’s no surprise that apps are popping up all over the…

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SuperZoo opens for registration

SuperZoo has opened registration for its 2018 event. The pet retail trade exposition and conference, produced by World Pet Association (WPA), will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, June 26-28, with education sessions scheduled for June 25-27. In 2018, SuperZoo will expand the show…

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Scruffs® set to re-launch 100% recycled range

Scruffs® has announced a refurbishment of its 100 percent recycled range, the ECO Collection. The Scruffs® Eco collection has an urban colour canvas sidewall with a contrasting charcoal super- soft fleece being used over the sleep area; both of which are 100 percent recycled. These fabrics are woven using a…

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Pawbo+shares top tips for customer engagement

The Pawbo+ Interactive Pet Camera connects pets and owners. The treat dispensing product is designed for small dogs and cats. Up to eight users can chat with a pet through Pawbo+ at one time, with all users able to operate the interactive functions simultaneously. The experts at PAWBO have shared some…

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Investment for pet tech company Pitpat

Pitpatpet Ltd (PitPat) has received equity investments from Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) and Neovia. PitPat’s activity monitor is a simple and unobtrusive device that securely attaches to any dog’s collar. Working with a free app, it provides owners with an activity goal tailored to their dog, and measures how…

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PetQuip names 2016 awards finalists

Who will win the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2016? We’re one step closer to finding out. The international trade association of pet equipment suppliers has released the names of its finalists. The winners will be revealed on September 25th at the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford. The awards themselves are in association with PATS Telford…

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