A pet health tracker is any device that records data about your pet's behavior or body so you can spot changes early. The main types are wearable collars, home cameras and litter box cameras. Siipet makes two of them, both for cats and both for indoor use: PawTrack, a behavior camera, and LitterLens, a litter box camera. Neither tracks a dog's vital signs, and neither has GPS.
What devices collect real-time pet health data at home?
Three kinds of device do most of the work. Each answers a different question, so the right pick depends on your pet and what you want to know.
| Type | What it usually records | Limits | Siipet product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearable collar | Activity and sleep. Some models add location, and some add heart rate | The pet has to wear it, and it needs charging. Features vary by model | None. Siipet does not sell collars or dog products |
| Home behavior camera | Video of movement, resting spots and routines | Shows behavior, not body measurements. Indoor use | PawTrack |
| Litter box camera | Visit count and duration per cat, stool shape and colour, urine clump events | Cats only. Not a diagnostic tool | LitterLens |
For a wider view of how these devices are used, our guide to monitoring pet health at home covers routines that work alongside any tracker.
What are collars good for?
Collars suit questions about movement. If you have a dog that runs off, a collar with location tracking answers that directly. If you want to see how active a pet is across a week, an activity collar gives you a trend. These are real strengths, and they are outside what Siipet builds. If your main question concerns a dog, a dog-specific device is the right category.
What do Siipet's cameras track for cats?
LitterLens clips onto a regular litter box and records each visit. For every cat it logs visit count, time in the box, stool images (shape and colour) and urine clump events. It builds a baseline from about 7 days of visits, steadier after roughly 30 days, and flags changes from that cat's own pattern. It recognizes individual cats in multi-cat homes with around 80% or better accuracy, less reliable above five cats.
PawTrack is an indoor camera with auto tracking and 360° pan. It shows what your pet does around a room while you are out. It has no GPS or location tracking, it does not analyze stool, and it has no treat dispenser. You can see both cameras in the pet camera collection.
What are LitterLens and PawTrack like to live with?
LitterLens records at 1080p and 15 fps with a 134° by 84° field of view. It is rated IPX5, so it handles splashes and rinsing but not submersion. The 5000 mAh battery lasts about a month with typical use, and the camera connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with Bluetooth for setup. Live view, recording and visit count and duration data are free, and it stores 72 hours of video locally. Abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis need the Care+ subscription.
It is a small camera, so setup is quick, but it needs a flat surface on a box larger than 50 by 38 cm. PawTrack sits on a shelf or table and pans to follow your cat, which suits a living room better than a box.
What should you check each week?
A tracker is only useful if you look at it. A short weekly routine works better than watching constantly:
- Compare this week's litter box visit counts with last week's for each cat.
- Look at any stool images the app flagged, and note colour and shape changes.
- Skim the behavior camera timeline for new hiding spots, missed meals or unusual restlessness.
- Write down anything that repeats for more than a day, with dates, for your vet.
What can none of these devices measure?
Be careful with any tracker that promises medical-grade results. LitterLens does not detect kidney disease, urinary tract infections, bladder stones, vomiting, parasites or dehydration, and it does not weigh your cat. It is informational, and only a vet diagnoses. PawTrack is a camera, not a medical monitor.
Weight is a good example. It matters for long-term health, and Cornell's Feline Health Center guidance on feline obesity explains why, but a camera cannot measure it. Use a scale and ask your vet how often to check.
Are pet health trackers worth it?
They are worth it when the data changes what you do. A collar that shows a dog's activity dropped for three days is a reason to call a vet. A litter box log that shows one cat's visits doubling is the same.
A tracker is not worth it if it produces numbers you never look at, or if it promises results the hardware cannot deliver, such as diagnosing disease from a photo. Judge any device by what it records, how long you will keep checking it, and whether the record helps the conversation with your vet.
In multi-cat homes the value is easier to see. One shared box makes it hard to know which cat is struggling. LitterLens separates visits by cat, and the multi-cat health monitoring collection lists the bundles for two or more devices.
How do you choose a pet health tracker?
- Which pet? For dogs, look at dog-specific devices. For cats, a camera fits indoor life.
- Which question? Escape prevention points to a location collar. "What does my cat do all day" points to a behavior camera. "Are my cat's bathroom habits changing" points to a litter box camera.
- Which home? LitterLens needs a regular, manual litter box larger than 50 by 38 cm with a flat surface to mount on. We do not recommend it for automatic or self-cleaning boxes.
- Which cost? LitterLens live view, recording and visit data are free. Abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis need the Care+ subscription. Check the product pages for current prices.
For a comparison of cameras built for health questions, see the best pet camera for AI health monitoring, and for tools aimed at cats specifically, tools to monitor cat health.
How do you use tracker data with your vet?
Bring dates and patterns. Note when a change started, how it compares with your pet's usual routine, and any clips or logs that show it. Pain in cats is often subtle, and VCA Animal Hospitals' overview of pain in cats is worth reading before the appointment. Our guide to sharing pet health data with your vet explains what to bring.
Two thresholds apply to every cat: a male cat that strains in the box and passes little or no urine needs a vet immediately, and no urine in 24 hours means calling a vet the same day.
FAQs About Pet Health Trackers
Does Siipet make a dog health tracker?
No. Siipet's cameras are built for cats. It does not sell collars, GPS trackers or dog products.
Does PawTrack have GPS?
No. PawTrack is an indoor behavior camera with auto tracking and 360° pan. It does not track location.
What is the best pet health tracker for cats?
It depends on the question. A behavior camera shows how your cat spends the day, and a litter box camera logs bathroom habits against each cat's own baseline.
Can a pet health tracker diagnose illness?
No. Trackers show changes. A vet diagnoses.
