Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat
Source: Wired ·
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
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As the pet tech industry expands rapidly, pet owners are more eager to adopt technology that tracks health metrics, similar to human wearable devices like smart rings , smartwatches , and fitness trackers . I've been testing smart collars for the better part of the year, previously testing the Fi Mini and Tractive Smart Cat Tracker on my cat Basil, which monitored his location, movement, and sleep. The Tractive Cat 6 Mini was released this spring, and I tested it on Basil for a month, comparing how this new-and-improved smart collar made specifically for cats with improved health features, like heart and respiratory rate, stacked up against other models. This new model had surprisingly accurate health and activity stats that helped me understand Basil's routine and baseline a bit more than the previous models I've tested. I think these new health features would be especially helpful for people with aging cats or cats in poor health. (If you have an outdoor cat that roams, I'd go with…