The all-new DOG 6 XL debuts with the CAT 6 Mini, Tractive’s first ever collar-integrated GPS and health tracker designed specifically for cats, as well as enhanced Tractive app capabilities.
Pasching, Austria and Seattle – April 8, 2026 – Tractive, a the global leader in GPS tracking and health monitoring for cats and dogstoday announced a series of breakthrough products and features that will redefine pet care for millions of families. Innovations, including new tools for cats and dogs, advanced health intelligence, and a redesigned app experience, mark Tractive’s evolution from GPS tracking pioneer to a comprehensive pet health and safety forum.
“Since the establishment of Tractive, we have helped pet parents to know there their pets,” said Michael Hurnaus, CEO and co-founder of Tractive. “Now we help them to understand How pets do. Pets can’t tell us when something is wrong, but their bodies can. With advanced sensors in every tracker, learning from millions of pets, and powerful AI insights, we’re turning one of the world’s largest pet data platforms into clear, simple information so pet parents can act faster and care even better.”
The new tractive DOG 6 XL tracker with wisdom, simpleand more powerful than the previous XL tracker. Designed for larger brands and high-energy lifestyles, the DOG 6 XL introduces advanced health intelligence while delivering improved durability, a lightweight design, and better battery performance. The longer-lasting XL Adventure Edition will debut later this summer.
I DOG 6 XL (MSRP $89) features:
- Improved Durability and Battery Life: Built to withstand active life and harsh outdoor conditions, the DOG 6 XL is equipped with the longest-lasting battery in the Tractive range (up to 3x longer than the DOG 6 model).
- Advanced Scratch Monitoring: A new scratch monitoring system, which alerts when scratching changes behavior, helps early allergies, skin irritations, pain, stress, or anxiety. It starts today with DOG 6 XL and is rolling out to existing DOG 6 trackers.
Tractive also unveiled a new CAT 6 Minithe first integrated GPS collar and health monitoring device designed for animal physiology and behavior. Despite representing an important part of the domestic animal population, feline health has historically received less technological improvement than canine care. CAT 6 Mini addresses this gap with data-driven health information designed for cats.
Backed by billions of anonymized data points of cat movement and behavior, CAT 6 Mini is based on real data from real cats. Lightweight, secure, and customizable, the collar is available in three colors, allowing pet parents to customize the look while ensuring total comfort.
CAT 6 Mini (MSRP $79) introduces:
- Important Symptoms to Monitor for All Cats: First-ever resting heart rate and respiratory rate tracking using animal bases, helping to detect subtle changes that may indicate stress, illness, or discomfort.
- Advanced Location Details: A redesigned Location feature that shows where cats actually spend their time, including favorite spots and dynamic navigation patterns.
New app features and designs to begin with:
- New History Timeline: Visual overview of a pet’s journey over time, making it easy to identify Safe Zone entry/exit, Travel (for dogs), and Location Analysis (for cats).
- AI-Powered Health Briefs: Weekly, plain language information that translates complex health data into clear guidance and recommendations.
- Superior Health Screen Experience: Fast, accurate, and beautiful, the new Health screen shows the health of each animal at a glance.
Tractive’s new launch and enhanced app capabilities mark a milestone in the company’s journey. With millions of active users in more than 175 countries, Tractive continues to expand its position in pet care while improving its health monitoring capabilities.
The CAT 6 Mini and DOG 6 XL will be available starting today at tractive.com and through selected retail partners. A registration form is required.
Watch Tractive’s launch video to see the new products in action and learn how they came to life. The full press kit can be found HERE with a product image and launch video.
About Traktive
Founded in 2012 in Austria, Tractive is the market leader in pet health monitoring and GPS tracking solutions. Trusted by millions of pet owners around the world, Tractive helps keep dogs and cats safe and healthy with real-time location tracking, health monitoring, sleep information, and predictive health alerts. Drip devices are designed to provide practical information to pet owners and are not medical devices and are not intended to replace the expertise and care of veterinarians. With over 200 patents across pet tracking, wearable technology, and pet health monitoring, Tractive is leading innovation in pet care.
Learn more at tractive.com.
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