Three Pet Tech Innovations: Weather, Safety & Wellbeing
- Pawmometer Estimates Sidewalk Safety for Dog Paws: American platform Pawmometer helps dog owners determine how the weather impacts which walking surfaces are safe for their dog’s paws. Users enter their zip code, then receive a list of surfaces from most to least dangerous (assessed via outdoor air temperature and conditions). The website estimates the temperature for surfaces like artificial turf, concrete and grass, then classifies them as either ‘avoid’, ‘caution’ or ‘safe’. As extreme heat becomes a common occurrence, such insight can help owners protect their pooches.
Pawmometer
Pawmometer
- Barkly’s Dog Leash Addresses Owner Personal Safety: US brand Barkly integrates a personal alarm system into its retractable dog leash, addressing the fact that 67% of American women rate walking alone at night as their top safety concern (LogicMark, 2025). The leash uses both a bright flashing light and a 130-decibel alarm to scare off would-be attackers, startle wild animals, and alert anyone nearby. The alarm is activated with a large button positioned where the thumb naturally rests on the leash.
Barkly
Barkly
Barkly
- Whisker’s AI-Integrated Litter Box: American litter box brand Whisker integrates AI into its updated Litter-Robot models to provide cat owners with health-related insights. The box contains two cameras, which are used both to assess litter box activity and to identify cats in multi-cat households. Using an app, owners receive updates on their cats’ bathroom habits, including frequency and duration of visits. These ongoing health alerts are likely to appeal to the 43% of American pet owners who are interested in tech-driven solutions that can help them manage their pet’s veterinary care (Habri, 2025).
Whisker
Whisker