Hungry

Your cat pukes, then cries. Is it just a hairball or is something really wrong? A mad dash to the vet leads to a cat who meows when touched, but how is a veterinarian to know what's wrong? Is it a blockage or just a terrified kitty? Even with training, sometimes even the experts don't know.

Or do they? Take an MRI of a cat's brain when they're hungry, and it lights up a particular way. Take another shot while they're in pain, and the pattern changes. Researchers believe this could lead towards a better understanding of what a cat's meow really means.

The folks over at Garner Tech have created the newest tech to help veterinarians and pet owners alike. Cat-Speak—the collar that translates brain patterns into simple phrases like: I'm hungry, I hurt, I'm playful, I'm sleepy. No, your cat won't tell you it loves you, but with our handy Bluetooth collar and phone app, your cat's meows will have research-backed meaning! This is just the beginning of our tech!