At CES technology businesses of all sizes showcased their latest goods for the world to see. In 2023, a few products took care to treat dogs, cats and other animals as intellectual animals with their own feelings and urges to express themselves.

Continue for some of the highlights!

FluentPet

The FluentPet, inspired by social media star canines Stella and Bunny, is a great way to let animals express their thoughts. The buttons are attached to foam mats and feature recognizable icons to help pets to learn by sight. Visit @whataboutbunny or @hunger4words on Instagram to see the amazing results and grab one for your own furry friend.

Photography: FluentPet

Inupathy

Inupathy is a dog-worn backpack that the manufacturer Langualess, says can detect a range of psychological disorders in addition to physiological markers. Animals' hearts generally beat slower, but it speeds up when they're in certain emotional states. The device's main technological advancement is a local sensor and circuit that reliably detects and characterizes the animal’s heart rate.

Photography: Makery

The PurrSong Suite

Cats are exceptionally adept at concealing their emotions and even health issues, sometimes until it's too late. Thankfully, PurrSong understands what to expect while caring for a cat. They created a smart litter box that keeps track of bathroom trips and reports on their weight and the nature of their visits.

Photography: GizChina

Bird Buddy

Bird Buddy demonstrated a clever feeder that photographs birds as they fly in to get some snacks. The business claims that its AI system can distinguish between over 1,000 bird species, allowing users to communicate what sort of birds they're feeding via an accompanying smartphone app.

Photography: Bird Buddy

The Freedom Collar

The physiological data acquired by iPetWear is captured and transmitted over Bluetooth to the pet owner's mobile device. A notice is delivered if there is an abnormal heartbeat or breathing so the owner may assist. The wearable tool can even provide an early diagnosis of a pet's underlying health condition. The collar, with GPS monitoring and fitness mapping, has become a popular tool for training puppies.

Photography: Wagz