Dolittle has developed a wearable device that monitors the heart and respiratory rates of dogs and cats through a non-invasive band that fits around their chest. This technology enables pet owners and veterinarians to detect health issues early and manage chronic conditions effectively, all without the need for shaving or gels.
Funding
$300K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional methods of monitoring pets' heart and respiratory rates often rely on human-centric ECG technology, which can be inaccurate due to the physiological differences between humans and animals, such as fur and the absence of sweat glands. This can lead to delayed detection and ineffective management of critical health conditions in pets, particularly outside of clinical settings. Furthermore, post-operative monitoring is often underestimated, contributing to frequent deaths.
Solution
Zentry's Dolittle platform offers a wearable-based solution for continuous and accurate monitoring of heart and respiratory rates in dogs and cats. The system utilizes a non-invasive chest band equipped with hybrid sensing technology that overcomes the limitations of traditional ECG methods in pets. The Dolittle device transmits data to a cloud-based platform, accessible via a vet app and a home app, enabling real-time monitoring, historical data review, and early detection of heart disease through AI-driven analysis. This allows for timely interventions and improved management of chronic conditions, both in clinical and home environments, without requiring fur shaving or gels.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes pet owners seeking to proactively manage their pets' health, as well as veterinarians and veterinary hospitals aiming to improve patient monitoring and post-operative care.
Features
- Hybrid sensing technology for accurate heart and breathing rate monitoring (95% and 99% accuracy, respectively) both inside and outside clinics
- Wireless, wearable device design for comfortable and continuous monitoring without fur shaving or gels
- Real-time data sharing with the Dolittle Vet App for remote patient monitoring
- AI-powered early heart disease detection based on heart and breathing rate anomalies
- Historical monitoring data review for trend analysis and proactive health management
- Customizable alarm ranges for heart and breathing rates, triggering alerts for abnormal vitals
- Options for single-patient monitoring (Dolittle Single), multi-patient monitoring (Dolittle Multi, up to 6 patients simultaneously), and home care (Dolittle Home)
- Secure, cloud-based platform for data storage, analysis, and remote access through software or mobile applications