Tractive’s new dog and cat trackers provide even more health insights for your pets

after Acquisition of rival Whistle From Mars Petcare About a year ago, Tractive is introducing two new pet tracking devices today. The Cat 6 Mini has a sleeker design than Tractive’s current smart cat tracker, and it monitors additional vital signs. Designed specifically for larger breeds, the Dog 6 XL is now lighter and more durable with improved battery life.

Both the Cat 6 Mini and $89 Dog 6 XL trackers are like that Available starting today through the company’s online store And other retailers in multiple colors – beige, black and purple for cats and beige and black for dogs. Each also requires a subscription. The Basic plan, which includes unlimited live tracking, virtual fences, and escape alerts, costs $108 per year, or $144 for two years. The Premium plan, which includes all the features of the Basic plan plus global coverage, family sharing, 365-day location history, and the ability to export GPS data, costs $120 per year, $168 for two years, or $300 for five years.

Innovations in pet health and location tracking have traditionally focused on dogs, but Tractive is hoping to catch up with cats with the Cat 6 Mini. Its design looks more like a collar than a box attached to a cat’s neck, and the tracker now monitors resting heart rate and breathing rate to help detect when the animal might be feeling stressed, ill or uncomfortable. The Tractive mobile app also provides more details about your cat’s territory including changes in roaming patterns and preferred places to rest.

The Dog 6 XL Tracker is designed for active dogs weighing over 55 pounds. In addition to being better at surviving harsh outdoor conditions, Tractiv says the new version’s battery life is up to three times longer than the previous version. Previous modelwhich can last up to four weeks between charges. Its health monitoring capabilities are expanded with a new monitoring system that can detect scratching behavior changes, which could alert owners to allergies, skin irritants or even added stress.

An upgraded version of the new Dog 6 XL with an ultra-durable case is also expected to launch later this summer.