New Smart Device Provides Geolocation and Behavior Tracking Capabilities for Dogs
MADISON, NJ, October 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States Y Canadaa division of Merck & Co, Inc., Rahway, NJUSA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the US launch of Animo® GPS, an activity and behavior monitor for dogs with GPS tracking capabilities. The product can alert pet owners within 20 seconds if their dog leaves its designated “Safe Zone” and offers real-time tracking with location updates every five seconds when in “Lost Dog Mode”.
New Smart Device Provides Geolocation and Behavior Tracking Capabilities for Dogs
“One in three dogs will go missing in their lifetime and 80 percent of them will escape from their own home or yard.1. Speaking from experience, it only takes a moment for a dog to run away, and knowing within seconds that he has done so can make all the difference in ensuring a safe return home,” he said. cristina real, DVM, associate vice president of Companion Animals and Equines, Merck Animal Health. “Speed and accuracy were critical product features when we developed Animo GPS, so owners can be quickly alerted when their dog runs away.”
In addition to its location tracking capabilities, Animo GPS uses smart technology to track a dog’s unique activity levels and behavior within an easy-to-use mobile app. The device captures data on sleep quality, barking, scratching, and shaking. It uses an adaptive algorithm to interpret this information and can send an alert through the app if there are significant changes in these behaviors. This data is important because tracking behaviors and trends over time can indicate potential health issues and could provide topics for pet owners to discuss with a veterinary professional.
Animo GPS has a best-in-class battery life of up to 12 weeks, subject to usage, reducing the chances of you losing power in the time it takes to locate a dog should they leave your designated “Safe Zone.” Animo GPS is built to withstand the elements a dog can encounter, being fully waterproof and responsive in all weather conditions, yet still lightweight and securely attaches to a dog’s collar. To learn more about the benefits of Animo GPS, visit www.surepetcare.com/en-us/animo-gps.
About Merck Animal Health
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States Y Canada, we are united around our purpose: using the power of cutting-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we have been at the forefront of research, developing innovative medicines, vaccines and health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases. Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, is Merck’s global animal health business. Through his commitment to the Health Science animals®, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as a broad suite of connected technology including identification products, traceability and monitoring. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. It invests heavily in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and modern global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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- Sure Petcare 2021 survey of 9,841 US dog owners.
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