Pet products to watch: CES 2026

Every year, the biggest, brightest, and sometimes wildest new technology hits Las Vegas CES, an annual event powered by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

CES 2026 welcomed more than 4,100 exhibitors from all over the world, and every one of them is there to share an innovation that they believe will shape the future. Well-known tech brands and startups alike debuted products ranging from robotics to entertainment to, of course, AI.

And just as we saw last year at CES 2025, the pet and veterinary industries were included, too. Here are a few of the standout products we’ll be keeping an eye on—or, in some cases, perhaps it’s better to say we’ll be keeping an eye out for them.

Petground Co., Ltd Fompet

There’s no question that obesity is a major issue among today’s pets. But even if pet parents are aware of how closely linked pet obesity is to heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes, they may not fully understand how to tell if their pet is at an appropriate weight.

This device is designed to be used by pet parents, who can place it on their pet’s abdomen and, within 15 seconds, get an obesity level (which they call PCS, which they’ve converted from the body condition score, or BCS, commonly used by veterinarians) as well as a numerical index (called PMI, which is converted from body mass index, or BMI) to represent overall health. These results show up in an app, along with recommendations for care.

It’s unclear from Fompet’s website whether any veterinarians were involved in the product design or where the company sourced the care guidelines provided by the app, which may be cause for concern. Still, this is the type of product that’s likely to appeal to well-meaning pet parents who want the best for their pets, so if a client mentions Fompet (or any other device designed to help them determine their pet’s BCS), consider it an opportunity to discuss how you can work with them to better understand their pet’s nutrition, exercise, and other health needs.

Hubplatform Peanutcat Egg-1

Smart feeders can provide consistency for cats and flexibility for pet parents but using them in multi-cat households comes with significant challenges. That’s especially true in homes where some cats like to chow down everything they see, but others prefer to have a few bites at a time.

The Peanutcat Egg-1 uses RFID to provide tailored meals to individual cats in multi-cat households. Only the cat with the correct RFID recognition chip can eat from his or her bowl; the feeder remains closed to other snackers. Additional features of interest include a guardian voice playback feature, a slow feeder option, UV sterilization, and adjustable height.

With app-enabled smart feeders becoming more and more common, veterinary professionals may want to become familiar with the different models out there so they can discuss the settings and data with clients—especially if their cat is over- or underweight.

Garmin Blaze™ Equine Wellness System

The Garmin Blaze tail wrap and sensor aims to help individuals in the equine world gain a clearer view of their horse’s health and fitness. Held to the underside of the horse’s tail by the wrap design, a sensor tracks heart rate, strides, gait, distance, and more—all of which is visible through a smartphone or Garmin smartwatch.

Once the workout is over, users can look at stats ranging from skin temperature to heart rate zones, and since the app also gathers data on environmental conditions like heat index, it’s possible to get quite a clear view into how the horse’s performance may be impacted by the location and weather conditions.

The Blaze app has the capacity for multiple profiles, so users can track all their horses with the same log-in. Tracking this kind of data isn’t only great for improving performance, but also for watching trends—and noticing when something doesn’t seem quite right.

Garmin recommends always consulting with your veterinarian, though, before beginning or modifying any training program.

More noteworthy tech

While not strictly within the pet or vet space, a few other products grabbed our attention. You’re not likely to use them in your practice, but you might enjoy learning about:

• Tombot Jennie, a realistic robot pet designed to provide comfort to seniors with dementia.
• Beatbot RoboTurtle, a lifelike robot turtle, can navigate natural aquatic environments, like coral reefs, without disturbing sea life. The goal is to utilize the RoboTurtle for marine research and environmental applications.
• For the backyard birders, the Birdfy Bath Pro uses a solar-powered fountain to keep the water moving, as well as a de-icer to keep water available all winter, and it’s all captured with a panoramic lens, along with a portrait lens that tracks and zooms in on individual birds. The company’s Feeder Vista utilizes the dual-camera system, too, to provide 6K ultra-HD panoramic views of the birds, which pairs with AI software to create a highlight reel.

Photo credit: Courtesy CES 2026

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