Smart litter solutions help owners track cat

Cats are often easy to care for but difficult to monitor due to their independence and tendency to hide discomfort. Subtle changes in litter-box use, eating, and drinking can provide useful health clues but are easily missed during routine care. Smart pet devices aim to make daily tasks easier while helping owners keep a closer eye on their cats.

The litter box can reveal a lot about a cat’s daily routine. Changes in frequency of use or what is found when scooping may signal health issues, but scooping is often done quickly, distractedly, and at inconsistent times, making it hard to track patterns reliably. Automatic litter boxes like LitterGo help by automating scooping, waste packing and sealing, and litter refilling. The device also tracks usage patterns, giving owners a record to review instead of relying on memory.

Some cats are particular about where and how they drink. HydriGo is a sensor-based, rechargeable wireless water fountain that can be placed in different locations around the home to encourage hydration.

In multi-cat homes, understanding individual feeding patterns is challenging. One cat may graze throughout the day while another waits to finish others’ food. FeedView combines smart feeding plans with diet management and uses device-based estimates to help owners understand eating patterns over time.

When multiple cats share a home, distinguishing individuals becomes more complicated. ViGo uses smart hardware, behavioural data, and AI-powered analysis to tell cats apart, understand their daily patterns, and identify changes over time. The goal is to provide insights into behaviour and well-being, not to diagnose illness.

DryGo, while often used with dogs, can help manage occasional baths for long-haired cats through adjustable drying modes and app-based control.

PetSuper’s devices are designed to work as an interconnected system through IoT connectivity, collecting data on litter box use, feeding, drinking, and other habits. PetSuperAi represents the brand’s AI technology direction, aiming to turn everyday routines into useful data. The technology is not a substitute for veterinary care but can act as an early warning system by alerting owners to changes in their cat’s routine.

At IFA 2026, PetSuper is presenting its connected smart pet devices at Booth H2.2-164. The Berlin show runs from September 4 to 8. The brand has also received recognition beyond the pet category, including MUSE Design and Red Dot awards.

The best smart pet technology should not make cats disappear further into the background. Automating repetitive tasks saves time, but the greater value lies in preserving information about what happened while the owner was away, offering a clearer picture of the cat’s everyday life and enabling sooner detection of changes.