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Tailio Internet-Connected Litterbox Can Keep Your Cat Healthy

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Launching on Kickstarter is Tailio, an Internet-connected litterbox that aims to keep track of a cat’s waste and use the data to keep our felines healthy.

Cats are zippy blighters. When they’re jumping on furniture, destroying said furniture or roaming the world at large (presumably looking for more furniture to attack and commandeer) it can be incredibly difficult to take care of them or even keep track of their whereabouts.

Furthermore, even if you do keep enough of an eye on your feline friend to notice that something is up, how can you be certain? You’ll worry tremendously and then if you do choose to take them to a vet, it may be too late to treat the problem effectively.

That’s something that a new Kickstarter project looks to solve. Called Tailio, the device is an Internet connected litterbox that takes the guesswork out of your pet’s healthcare.

Including cancer, diabetes, urinary tract issues and even congestive heart failure, Tailio “collects data on your cat’s weight, amount of waste, frequency of visits and behavior in the litter box”. That idea is not only will you be aware of changes in your cat (without being a feline behavioural expert) but that you’ll be able to detect changes earlier too so that if your pet does need to go to the vet, you’ll know sooner rather than alter.

How it collects said data is simple. Tailio fits under the litterbox itself and sends collected data to the mobile app. The app will alert you when your cat may need medical attention (with the option of sending the info directly to your vet) and even when the litterbox needs changing according to when you last changed it.

As it stands, Tailio has already reached its $30,000 goal (it’s at $70,000 with 16 days to go) and those who back the project can get a Tailio for $99. That’s an early bird price though and Tailio’s at that price will soon run out. More info at the source link.

Source: Tailio Kickstarter

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Bistro: an all in one cat feeder and health monitor

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Our cats are as important as anyone else living at our place, and that is why they too require special attention. That is exactly what Bistro helps ensure.

Believe it or not, cats eat every day. Despite this, how much they do eat depends on what the owner decides, and as anything that involves humans, we sometimes overdo it or don’t do it enough. That is why a group of cat lovers created Bistro, the ultimate cat feeder that ensures that taking care of your kitty friend is done just right via the proper use of technology.

Bistro uses a built-in camera that streams to a server capable of running face-recognition software (yes, face-recognition for cats!) and then dispenses food for them. If a different cat tries to trigger it, a smartphone app will let the owner know, and even allow him to change setting or decide on the fly. Bistro uses weight sensors, and keeps track a pet’s ingest levels, letting owners know how to keep the feline happy and healthy. Furthermore, the app allows users to see the feeding history and water intake, which is fantastic for the purpose of keeping track of the cat’s behavior. Learn more about Bistro in the video below.

Via Gizmag

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