Peqaboo: Hong Kong Start-up Making At-Home Pet Health Screening Possible
Peqaboo is an AI-powered pre-diagnostic screening platform that puts proactive pet health care directly into the hands of pet parents. Founded in 2023 by Simon Chan, the platform leverages advanced machine learning and computer vision to deliver veterinary-grade insights from the convenience of a smartphone.
AI-Powered Screening Tools
Peqaboo offers a comprehensive suite of AI tools designed to catch health issues early:
- AI Gait Analysis — Markerless motion tracking that maps skeletal joints in real-time to detect limping, stiffness, and mobility imbalances from a simple smartphone video.
- Lab Report Interpretation — Upload blood work and laboratory results for instant AI-powered analysis with plain-language summaries and actionable health recommendations.
- Skin, Fur & Toxicity Screening — Multi-modal AI assessment for dermatological conditions, coat health indicators, and identification of potentially toxic substances or plants.
- 3D Body Tracking — Advanced body condition scoring using 3D pose estimation to monitor weight, posture, and physical development over time.
Expansion and Partnerships
Peqaboo is actively expanding across Asian markets, bringing its AI screening technology to pet parents in Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia. A key milestone is the platform's partnership with NXvet Taiwan, integrating Peqaboo's health monitoring capabilities into established veterinary workflows and extending the reach of proactive pet care across the region.
Founder's Perspective
"Winning the HKTDC Start-up Express is a tremendous validation of what we're building at Peqaboo. It reinforces our belief that AI can democratise access to quality pet health care. This recognition opens doors to new partnerships and markets, and we're excited to bring our technology to even more pet families around the world."
— Simon Chan, Co-founder of Peqaboo