What Are Care Guides?
Peqaboo includes a comprehensive library of pet care articles written for everyday pet owners. These guides cover common health topics for 6 pet types: dogs, cats, small mammals (rabbits, hamsters), reptiles, aquatic pets, and birds.
How to Access Care Guides
- From the sidebar: Tap the menu icon and find "Care Guides" in the navigation.
- From the web: Visit peqaboo.app/p/care-guides directly.
- From BooAI: When you ask BooAI a health question, it may link you to a relevant care guide for deeper reading.
Browsing by Pet Type
At the top of the Care Guides page, you'll see tabs for each pet type:
| Pet Type | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 🐶 Dog | Skin, digestive, behavior, senior care, joints, heart, vaccination, wound care, and more |
| 🐱 Cat | Everything for dogs plus hairball management and litter habits |
| 🐰 Small Mammal | Dental care, habitat setup, nail care, species-specific needs |
| 🐢 Reptile | Temperature & humidity, UVB lighting, hibernation, breeding |
| 🐠 Aquatic | Water quality, gill health, filtration, tank companions |
| 🦜 Bird | Feather care, respiratory health, beak & claw, cage enrichment |
What Each Guide Contains
Each care guide article provides:
- Overview — What the condition or topic is about
- Common signs — What to look for in your pet
- Home care tips — What you can do at home
- When to see a vet — Warning signs that need professional attention
- Prevention — How to reduce the risk
Tip: Care guides are available in multiple languages. The content adjusts based on your app language setting.
Using Guides with Other Features
Care guides work best alongside Peqaboo's other tools:
- BooAI + Care Guides: Ask BooAI a question, then read the related care guide for a deeper understanding.
- Daily Logging + Senior Care Guide: If your pet is aging, the senior care guide helps you know what changes to watch for in your daily logs.
- AI Dental Analysis + Dental Care Guide: After getting your dental report, read the dental care guide to learn about home care and prevention.
Note: Care guides provide general educational information. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always consult your vet for specific health concerns.