The ever-expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI) has now entered the realm of pet care with a new phone application that can detect pet ailments.
The app, TTcare: AI for Pet Healthcare, is available for both Apple and Android phones. It uses artificial intelligence to diagnose a pet’s condition via photos taken on a smartphone.
Developed by the Korean company AI for Pets, the app was the winner of the CES Innovation Awards and was a Google Startup Program in 2022, according to Fox News.
TTcare scans images of a dog or cat’s skin, eyes, or joints and analyzes the animal’s health. It can detect abnormalities at an accuracy of 90%, according to Fox News. Users may also set up virtual consultations with vet technicians for further medical advice.
“One out of three pets need emergency treatment every year. When that’s the case, you can bear huge expenses,” said AI for Pets, according to PetaPixel.
“Now, you can check their health more often and easily and detect abnormal symptoms early,” the company stated.
Upon analysis and the discovery of an ailment, the application offers the next steps on how an owner can remedy the issue, such as preventative care or medical intervention, if necessary.
The application is free to download, and the first three free scans are free. However, a subscription is required to access all features, which include full health checks and analysis of conditions. The subscription costs $4.99 per month, with the first month of service free.
According to research by the National Library of Medicine, osteoarthritis is the most commonly diagnosed joint disease for dogs and poses a significant threat to their quality of life. Early detection through the app could help pet owners identify the issue and take preventative measures sooner, leading to a longer and healthier life for their pets.
Veterinary technicians must go through a number of steps and procedures to document and treat skin conditions in dogs and cats.
According to Today’s Veterinary Practice, “Streamlining the diagnostic process or creating a treatment trial based on a tentative diagnosis can be helpful for clients who face financial barriers.”
The TTcare app may prove to be a cost-effective way to provide a diagnosis for those who otherwise may not be able to pay to take their pets to the vet.
The University of Texas in Austin recently began its own large-scale master’s program in artificial intelligence, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
