The 6,000 cat photos used to train the AI program led its developers to claim that it is over 95% correct.
Nihon University’s Animal Medical Center’s director created the app. According to him, veterinarians like him can determine an animal’s level of suffering to a certain extent, but owners find it more difficult.
“More than 70% of elderly cats have arthritis or pain, but only 2% of them actually go to a hospital,” stated Professor Edamura.
Therefore, we use [the app] as a tool to inform owners rather than providing a definitive diagnosis.
Over 230,000 users have used the app since it was released in Japan last year.
So, it’s crucial for him and me to be able to consult the veterinarian while also cutting down on hospital visits.”
The Japan Pet Food Association estimates that there were about 16 million pet cats and dogs in the nation last year—more than there are children under the age of fifteen—demonstrating how popular pets are in the nation.
