Seven pet activity and location trackers to help you get to know them better
These collars and wearables are great for off-leash walks and monitoring your pet’s health
Tractive MOTION Pet Activity Tracker
You wear an activity tracker, so why shouldn’t your pet? Weighing a mere 7g, this tiny sensor (HK$499) is good for cats and dogs, and attaches to any existing collar. The app categorises your pet as lazy, moderately active and active so you can adjust its activity. Available from tractive.com
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Link AKC smart dog collar
Bigger than most because it uses GPS to record geographical position as well as activity, this smart collar in three sizes (HK$1,400) monitors activity and records your dog’s location, alerting your phone to its exact position. It also records your dog’s temperature. Available from linkakc.com
A smart pet leash (HK$388) that links to your smartphone, Petkit Go uses GPS in your phone to record the exact route you and your dog take around town. It’s also got a circular lamp for night walks, and it vibrates when your phone receives a message or call. Available from fortress.com.hk
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