Dr. Asaf Dagan | PetPace
In This Episode
In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak sit down with Dr. Asaf Dagan, Chief Veterinary Scientist and Co-Founder of PetPace, to explore how smart collars are evolving from simple GPS trackers into essential clinical tools.
The discussion highlights a core limitation in veterinary medicine today: most clinical decisions are based on brief, point-in-time exams and owner-reported observations. While valuable, this approach often leaves gaps, especially when it comes to chronic conditions, subtle changes, or events that happen outside the clinic.
The conversation centers on what changes when veterinarians have access to continuous physiological data collected in the pet’s natural environment. Instead of relying on snapshots, clinicians can begin working with trends — tracking how patients evolve over time, identifying early signals of issues like pain or neurological events, and supporting more informed follow-ups between visits.
Dr. Dagan also shares how this data is already being used in practice today, from monitoring ongoing conditions to enabling more meaningful remote consultations.
If you’re thinking about how to improve visibility between visits and what that could unlock for patient outcomes and client communication, this episode offers a practical perspective on where things are heading and how to start applying these ideas in your own practice.
Topics Discussed:
- Advanced physiological monitoring
- Predictive health analytics
- Data-driven consultations