Understanding Pet Biometric Monitors (ID: 6978)
The Pet Biometric Monitors category, identified by Google product category ID 6978, belongs to the Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies hierarchy. This specific level is designated for electronic devices that track health or location data for animals.
Products within this category
This category includes hardware designed for monitoring an animal's physical state or geographic position. Examples from the US market include:
- GPS trackers used for real-time animal location monitoring.
- Smart collars that feature integrated wellness tracking and location services.
- Two-way communication devices that allow for remote interaction with pets.
- Digital tracking tags that sync with mobile applications for monitoring activity.
What belongs elsewhere
Products that do not fit in this category should be directed to more appropriate neighboring segments. Simple identification products like standard Pet ID Tags or Pet Bells & Charms must be placed in their respective categories. Likewise, physical items like Pet Collars & Harnesses without electronic monitoring features, or medical devices like Pet Thermometers, should be sorted into the correct subcategories or neighbor paths.
Choosing subcategories
You should prioritize the subcategories Pet Glucose Meters, Pet Thermometers, or Pet Pedometers if your product is strictly dedicated to those specific medical or fitness metrics rather than general tracking.
Feed implementation
Use the numeric ID 6978 or the full path Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Pet Biometric Monitors. While the attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your electronic pet hardware.