Our Story
Our Vision

Driven by science and passion, we develop advanced diagnostic tools that redefine canine mobility care.

About 4Dvets

A Vision for Canine Mobility

At 4Dvets, we believe in a future where every dog can move freely—without pain or limitations. Our mission is to revolutionise mobility diagnostics by equipping veterinarians and researchers with the tools to detect and address movement disorders at an early stage.

Our story begins with Dr. med. vet. Dipl. Patrick Blättler Monnier, a veterinarian and researcher specialising in functional orthopaedics and kinematics. Years of research led him to identify a critical gap in veterinary medicine:

> Many treatments focus on symptom relief rather than addressing the root cause of mobility issues

> Subtle movement abnormalities often go unnoticed until they develop into chronic conditions

> There was no objective, data-driven method to analyse and monitor mobility changes at an early stage

To fill this gap, Dr. med. vet. Dipl. Patrick Blättler Monnier developed a science-based, preventative approach – a method that allows veterinarians to identify mobility problems before they lead to long-term limitations or pain.

This vision became the foundation of 4Dvets, a company that combines veterinary innovation with cutting-edge technology.

Our Values & Philosophy

Everything we do is guided by
four core values:

High-Precision Diagnostics

Our technology enables objective, detailed movement assessments to detect musculoskeletal and orthopaedic issues at an early stage.

Scientific
Approach

We collaborate with leading specialists in orthopaedics and biomechanics to develop research-based solutions that enhance clinical diagnostics.

Evidence-Based Objectivity

LupoGait provides precise, reproducible data, ensuring reliable diagnoses—free from subjective interpretation.

A Clear,
Unifying Goal

At the heart of everything we do is a passion for improving canine well-being, helping dogs live longer, healthier, and more active lives.

Our Mission

We are redefining canine mobility diagnostics by providing veterinarians and researchers with innovative, data-driven tools that enable early detection, prevention, and long-term health solutions.

By combining veterinary expertise with cutting-edge technology, 4Dvets is shaping the future of canine mobility — one step at a time.

Our Management Team

The Minds Behind 4Dvets and LupoGait

The 4Dvets team combines expertise from the fields of veterinary medicine, biomechanics and technology development. With a common goal in mind – to improve the mobility of dogs – our team works on the further development of LupoGait in an interdisciplinary manner. Our experience and backgrounds complement each other perfectly: from research to practice, we do everything we can to develop innovative solutions for gait analysis in dogs. We attach great importance to scientific research, practical relevance and the exchange of ideas with veterinary experts. Get to know the people behind the development of LupoGait – committed, competent and with a passion for dog health.

Dr. med. vet. Dipl. Patrick Blättler Monnier

Founder, Research & Development

Patrick is a veterinarian with 30 years of experience in small animal medicine, specialising in canine orthopaedics. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional diagnostics, he was driven to develop LupoGait and LupoMove in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.

As the founder of 4Dvets, he is dedicated to advancing objective gait analysis in veterinary medicine. Beyond his clinical work, Patrick is an author of several textbooks and scientific publications and regularly shares his expertise through webinars, workshops, and guest lectures at professional events.

patrick.blaettler@4dvets.com

Claudia Lauener Hofer

CEO

Claudia is an engineer with 30 years of experience in plastics processing and the food industry. A passionate gundog handler in her free time, she has owned and trained dogs for many years.

Her connection to 4Dvets became deeply personal when the technology helped give one of her own dogs a second chance at life. Inspired by this experience, she decided to turn her passion into her profession—dedicated to providing veterinarians and orthopaedic specialists with access to an innovative, alternative diagnostic system.

claudia.lauener@4dvets.com

Dana Füngers

CMO

As CMO of 4Dvets, Dana combines her two greatest passions: strategic marketing and canine health. Her career spans the agriculture and food industries, sustainable industrial concepts, and full-service agencies, where she developed international brand strategies, led product marketing campaigns, and drove digital transformation projects.

At 4Dvets, Dana leverages her expertise to strategically position LupoGait, making objective gait analysis more accessible to veterinarians. Her focus is on international market expansion, brand management, and developing innovative communication strategies.

dana.fuengers@4dvets.com

Sébastien Cabanel

Head of IT

Sébastien is a Digital Imaging and Vision Engineer with a strong focus on innovation and emerging technologies. His international education—spanning France, Canada, England, and Switzerland—combined with his diverse industry experience, from automotive and food production to luxury goods and TV production, gives him a uniquely versatile approach.

At 4Dvets, Sébastien applies his expertise to implement cutting-edge cloud technologies, enabling more precise detection and analysis of canine movement patterns—helping those who matter most but cannot speak for themselves.

sebastien.cabanel@4dvets.com

Frank Hofer

Business Development

Frank is an experienced CEO with extensive expertise in business development, strategy, and SAP consulting. His career has spanned multiple industries, including packaging, food ingredients, and forestry & agriculture, giving him a strong foundation in managing and scaling businesses.

Beyond his corporate background, Frank is deeply passionate about working with dogs. As a member of the Baselland Dog Commission and a certified search dog judge in Switzerland, he brings years of hands-on experience in canine training and assessment.

At 4Dvets, Frank combines strategic leadership with his dedication to canine well-being, driving the development of innovative gait analysis solutions to improve veterinary diagnostics.

frank.hofer@4dvets.com