PetPace Smart collar closes the critical information gap in telemedicine veterinary care
BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When pet owners and veterinarians connect by video, the vet can see the animal but can’t reliably assess crucial physiological signals — heart rate, respiration, subtle signs of pain, or other indicators that often reveal serious problems. Those limitations are shifting as wearable monitoring technologies become practical for everyday veterinary use.
“The clinical value of this technology when integrated with telemedicine cannot be underestimated with immediate access to objective data for pre, post-surgical procedures, disease management, drug monitoring, early detection of pain, stress and much more”
PetPace, maker of an AI/ML-powered health monitoring collar that has earned industry recognition, is positioning its device as a foundational layer for veterinary telemedicine. The collar continuously collects real-time vitals and behavioral data, giving veterinarians objective measurements to use during remote consultations instead of relying solely on owner descriptions and video images.
The timing matters. The veterinary telemedicine market is expanding rapidly, and most remote consultations today still depend on what owners can describe and what can be seen on a screen. A smart collar that delivers continuous biometric data — heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature proxies, activity and clinically relevant pain indicators — turns a visual check-in into a genuine clinical encounter, improving assessment, triage and follow-up care.
“PetPace is the only health monitoring collar that can truly support remote patient assessment,” said Dr. Asaf Dagan, DVM, Co‑Founder of PetPace. “During a telemedicine visit, a veterinarian can access the same quality of physiological data they would collect in an exam room — heart rate, respiration, temperature, activity and pain indicators — in real time. Our platform also enables clinics to offer branded telemedicine services integrated into the app, with secure data handling and clinical workflows that align with practice needs.”
Integrating continuous biometric data into virtual care brings clear clinical advantages. Telemedicine has proven effective for triaging common conditions such as dermatological issues, vomiting, pain, and behavioral concerns. Research and clinical experience also show that clients who use telemedicine are more likely to follow up with in-person visits and often engage more deeply in recommended care. When those virtual interactions are supported by objective, continuous data, veterinarians can make better-informed decisions about diagnostic priorities, medication adjustments, and whether an urgent in‑person assessment is needed.
Beyond immediate triage, wearables support a broader shift in veterinary medicine from primarily reactive, episodic treatment toward more proactive and preventive care. Monitoring patterns of activity, sleep, and physiologic trends can reveal early signs of chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis or detect post-surgical complications long before an emergency arises. This enables timely interventions that improve outcomes and can reduce overall care costs.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are tools that augment clinical judgment, not replace it. By applying AI/ML to continuous data streams, the technology helps surface meaningful patterns and alerts, allowing veterinarians to focus on interpretation and care planning. Practices that combine telemedicine with real-time biometric monitoring are positioned to deliver a higher standard of remote care, improve client engagement, and expand the types of cases that can be managed effectively without immediate clinic visits.
Data privacy, security and clinical integration are central to adoption. PetPace emphasizes secure data transmission and storage, clinician-facing dashboards, and options for practices to offer their own branded telemedicine services within the platform. These features support workflows familiar to veterinarians and help ensure that biometric data contributes usefully to patient records and care decisions.
As wearables and telemedicine become more intertwined, the potential benefits include earlier detection of disease, better chronic disease management, enhanced post-operative monitoring, and more precise drug monitoring. For pet owners, that translates to timelier care and greater peace of mind. For veterinarians, it means access to reliable, objective data when assessing patients remotely — closing the information gap that has long limited the effectiveness of virtual veterinary care.