A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly, a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal and an image processor. The system further includes a delivery device having a plurality of delivery outlets for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The sensor, image processor and delivery device are in communication with a computer processor. The sensor activates the image processor which takes at least one image of the animal positioned singularly. The image is communicated to the computer processor and analyzed. The computer processor activates the delivery outlet proximate the predetermined target area on the animal which delivers an effective dosage of substance to the predetermined targeted area.

An animal cleaning device for grooming an animal. The animal cleaning device may include a top portion that includes a plurality of actuators and a bottom portion affixed to the top portion. The bottom portion may include a suction vent, a blow vent, a heated airflow vent, a rotating brush, and a formulation dispenser.

A pet treat pocket is provided. The pet treat pocket has a flexible member including a pocket disposed on a top surface of the flexible member. The pocket defines an interior volume and the interior volume is sized to encapsulate a pill. An exterior length of the pocket is less than a length of the flexible member, and an exterior width of the pocket is less than a width of the flexible member such that the flexible member extends beyond the exterior dimensions of the pocket forming a lip surrounding a circumference of the pocket. The flexible member and the pocket are both composed of an ingestible and pet-safe material. The ingestible and pet-safe material can adhere to itself such that the flexible material can be molded to completely envelope the pocket and maintain a sealed configuration.

A pet treat pocket is provided. The pet treat pocket has a flexible member including a pocket disposed on a top surface of the flexible member. The pocket defines an interior volume and the interior volume is sized to encapsulate a pill. An exterior length of the pocket is less than a length of the flexible member, and an exterior width of the pocket is less than a width of the flexible member such that the flexible member extends beyond the exterior dimensions of the pocket forming a lip surrounding a circumference of the pocket. The flexible member and the pocket are both composed of an ingestible and pet-safe material. The ingestible and pet-safe material can adhere to itself such that the flexible material can be molded to completely envelope the pocket and maintain a sealed configuration.

A high throughput process for delivering a semi-firm gel for supplying vaccines, nutritive substances and other similar material to animals, such as poultry chicks. The material is delivered in a non-absorbent semi-firm gel that is easily consumable which results in higher material uptake. The semi-firm gel is formed by interactions occurring between a solution containing an alginic acid crosslinking agent with a gel containing alginic acid.

A method of constructing a pet nail clipper is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a disposable receptacle filled with a styptic substance. After receiving the receptacle, a sidewall of the disposable receptacle is coupled to an inside edge of an opening in a bracket extending from the pet nail clipper. In preferred embodiments, the receptacle is comprised of a cup and a lid and the lid is made with a rubber or silicone and has an entrance into an interior of the receptacle.

A system for delivery of a fluid to an animal is provided in the present disclosure. The system includes a reservoir to hold a volume of fluid, delivery outlet, recirculating loop, and valve in fluid communication between the reservoir and delivery outlet, the valve having an inlet to receive fluid from the reservoir, a first outlet in fluid communication with the delivery outlet, and a second outlet in fluid communication with a return conduit to the reservoir. The system further includes control means for opening and closing the first and second valve outlets, and a pump to pump fluid from the reservoir to the valve and through the reservoir return conduit to the reservoir. When the control means opens the first outlet, the fluid flows from the reservoir to the delivery outlet. When the control means opens the second valve outlet, the fluid flows through the return conduit to the reservoir.

A chemical applicator for a pet door includes a substantially wedge shaped body defining a chemical reservoir therebetween. The wedge shaped body presents a ramped transition between the surface of the pet door above the chemical applicator and the front of the chemical applicator being devoid of substantial sharp edges of protrusions that may otherwise strike the pet or snag a collar of the pet as the pet brushes past the applicator. The front of the applicator includes a slit having a planar wick therethrough and therealong, the wick extending through the slit so as to define an interior portion for being soaked by a liquid chemical within the reservoir and an exterior chemical application portion. In use, as the pet brushes past the pet door and the chemical application portion rubs across the hide of the pet, applying the liquid chemical thereon.

There is provided a device for catching insects, such as flies. The device can be attached in an area having particular high activity of insects, such as in the vicinity of a horse eye. The device comprises a sheet having an outer surface with an adhesive layer for catching and holding insects contacting said adhesive. It also includes a holding member for holding the sheet and attaching to the animal. Preferably the sheet is releasable from the holding member.

The invention relates to an automatically adjustable device for affixing to the nose of animals, which may be used simultaneously for administering medicinal or non-medicinal substances and/or for collecting and transmitting information about the animal by means of onboard sensors, the device being composed of a flexible support body and a pair of adjustable members that are connected by a system of swivel joints, allowing the articulation of the members in all directions. The system of swivel joints enables the adjustable members to automatically adjust to the wall of the nasal septum of each animal, which affords greater comfort and offers a larger area of contact between the face of the adjustable members of the device and the nasal mucous membrane of the animal.