Hoomanely has developed the EverBowl, a smart feeding station equipped with multiple sensors that track dogs’ eating and drinking behaviors. Their AI platform analyzes the data to identify unusual patterns that may signal illness, helping owners intervene sooner.
- EverBowl collects detailed feeding and hydration data using multiple sensors
- AI platform creates personalized health baselines and alerts owners to changes
- Company plans to expand device lineup and conduct formal veterinary validation studies
What happened
Hoomanely, a startup based in Palo Alto, has introduced the EverBowl, a smart feeding station designed to monitor various aspects of a dog’s eating and drinking behavior. The system measures food and water intake, eating speed, and records additional signals such as chewing sounds and facial thermals. This data is processed by an AI platform which creates a baseline profile for each pet to detect changes that could indicate health problems.
The EverBowl pairs with a mobile app that notifies owners of significant deviations from their dog’s normal feeding patterns and maintains long-term health records that can assist veterinarians. During an 18-month beta phase, the platform analyzed approximately 5 million data points from over 80 dogs, successfully detecting early signs of issues such as dental infections and tick fever.
Why it matters
Dogs frequently conceal symptoms of illness, delaying diagnosis and treatment, which can increase risks and anxiety for owners. By continuously monitoring key feeding behaviors in a consistent environment, the EverBowl offers a practical tool to identify early health disruptions through data-driven insights. This supports both pet owners and veterinarians by providing actionable information that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Although promising, the technology is still in early stages with a limited set of devices deployed and no completed independent clinical validation yet. Hoomanely emphasizes the product is not a replacement for professional veterinary care, but rather a complementary tool to enhance health monitoring and proactive response.
What to watch next
Hoomanely plans to expand its product lineup with new devices such as EverSense, a wearable tracking movement and rest, and EverHub, which will integrate third-party pet and home sensors for broader environmental data capture. The company is also pursuing formal veterinary studies to measure key performance metrics including sensitivity and false positive rates of alerts.
Longer term, Hoomanely aims to become a comprehensive animal health data provider, potentially extending its technology beyond dogs to other animals like cats, livestock, and horses. The startup has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding and is preparing for a seed round to support further development and research collaborations.