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Early intervention for certain diseases and illnesses can be lifesaving for dogs. However, because warning signs are often subtle, it’s often difficult to detect them in the early stages. Monitoring your dog’s health also usually involves a lot of observation and guesswork because dogs can’t verbally tell us how they’re feeling.

In many ways, the PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar acts like a voice for your dog’s physical well-being. It’s wearable technology that’s designed to monitor your dog’s health and alert you of any subtle changes in your dog that you might’ve missed. The collar pairs with a phone app so that you can check on your dog’s health whenever you want.

As the owner of an older dog, I was very interested in learning more about the PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar. My Cavapoo Nora is currently 9.5 years old, and although she’s relatively healthy, I have noticed her slow down in recent years. So, I was particularly keen on the collar’s ability to track and measure pain scores.

After testing out the collar, I’d say we had an overall positive experience. I faced some minor inconveniences. However, I’d still recommend the PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar for many dog owners because of the invaluable health information it provides.

Using this collar is an investment, as you must subscribe to a subscription plan that renews annually. This review is here to help you make an informed purchase. Keep reading to determine if the PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar is the right collar for your dog.

About PetPace

PetPace is a pet health and wellness company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 2012 and uses research and technology to develop wearable technology for pets. The company’s team consists of veterinarians, IoT professionals, engineers, data specialists, and algorithm experts.

The PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar is the latest wearable technology developed by PetPace. It uses multiple sensors and AI technology to provide some of the most advanced pet health reports in the industry. This collar is robust and goes beyond the services that many health-tracking pet collars provide. It specializes in helping dog owners manage their dog’s chronic health issues, including arthritis, epilepsy, respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer.

While any dog would benefit from using a health tracker and wearing a GPS collar, we’d recommend the PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar for older dogs, especially those diagnosed with chronic illnesses. These dogs would benefit from and make the most of the advanced features that PetPace provides.

Smart Collar Overview

The PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar has many features that provide useful information about your dog’s health. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from this collar.

Pricing

When purchasing a PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar, you’ll have to consider the price of the collar as well as paying for a subscription for the accompanying phone app. The collar is $119, but you can get a free collar if you sign up for a 2-year or 3-year subscription.

The 2-year subscription is $15 a month, while the 3-year subscription is $12 a month. You can also sign up for a 1-year subscription, which is $15 a month, but you’ll also have to pay separately for the collar.  PetPace bills annually for their subscriptions.

What to Expect

The PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. You can determine the correct size for your dog by measuring their neck circumference. Once you purchase a smart collar and a subscription plan, PetPace will ship the collar to you.

You must download the PetPace phone app and create an account profile to use the collar. Once you pair the collar with your profile, you can fit the collar around your dog’s neck. The collar will start gathering health data automatically.

Some basic information, like your dog’s heart rate and body temperature, will appear in several minutes. You can also view weekly reports that track various activities, including sleep quality, physical exercise, and calories burned.

The collar has a 12-week learning period and will gather more detailed health information during this time. In 50 days, you can view your dog’s basic health profile. The collar can also provide information on pain levels in 70 days. By the end of the 12 weeks, the collar will have accumulated enough data to provide a comprehensive report on your dog’s overall wellness.

Contents

The PetPace Health 2.0 smart collar has a simple design and is easy to use. Each collar comes with a charging cable and Quick Start Guide. Boxes shipped within the US also contain a power adapter.

To use the collar, all you need do is adjust the collar length to fit around your dog’s neck comfortably. There’s no need to trim or shave down your dog’s hair for the collar to work. It will start tracking data on its own.

When fully charged, the collar’s battery can last up to 3 weeks. A WiFi connection is the most energy-efficient option for the battery, as it drains a little more quickly when the collar resorts to using cellular data. PetPace will send notifications to alert you when the collar battery is running low or has shut off. It takes about 2 hours for a drained battery to charge completely.

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