One key part of our "Internet of things" that seems to be capturing the imagination of a lot of people is the ability to track our activity and other health factors. It's not surprising to get with a group of people these days and see a FitBit or Nike Fuel Band on the waist or wrist of half the people in the room. Today, San Francisco-based Whistle announced pre-orders for its first product, a US$99.95 health tracker for dogs that is expected to ship this summer.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Jacobs, CEO and co-founder of Whistle. Jacobs noted that the cost of veterinary care over a pet's life exceeds $10,000, yet there's surprisingly little information that pet owners can supply to a vet about an ailing animal, and dogs certainly can't t
