3 AI-Powered Pet Health Apps
Published 24 October 2024
2 min read
Vets are the main source of animal health advice for 64% of American pet parents (Statista, 2024). However, only 54% of millennials and Gen Zers rely on them for information, with 34% turning to online sources instead (compared to 27% of Gen Xers and 25% of boomers – Statista, 2024). In response, pet health companies are launching apps that use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect conditions.
- Health Screening & Pet Food: Following pet food company Ollie’s October 2024 acquisition of AI-powered pet health app Dig Labs (both American), Ollie launched its Health Screening app. Pet owners submit photos of their pet’s stools, teeth, skin, coat and body size. Using AI, the app analyses the images and can detect issues such as tartar build-up, abnormal stool colour and texture, irritated skin, or weight concerns.
Ollie will analyse over 20 million data points gathered from the app to fine tune its food to best support dog health. The company also aims to use the information to develop personalised plans for weight loss.
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- Chatbot Health Triage: US app Daisy offers AI-powered health checks. In the app, pet parents can talk to a chatbot about any health issues their pet is experiencing. The chatbot will provide immediate care tips or urge owners to visit a vet. To streamline vet visits, the app collects and summarises pet health information over time and outlines clear concerns to raise. The app also sends routine care reminders (for worm treatments, for example).
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- Vet Connections: Vietnamese pet health app TTcare similarly uses AI to monitor pet health. Users take a picture of their pet’s eyes, skin, joints and teeth, which the app analyses before highlighting any signs of illness. If pet parents want advice on any issues raised, they can remotely chat with one of TTcare’s in-house vets before seeking out a local one.
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