PetGuru is South Africa's AI pet companion app. Snap one photo of your dog, cat or other pet and, in about 30 seconds, meet their AI companion: a digital twin that reads their breed, age, body condition and mood, and then keeps looking out for their health and care for the rest of their life. It's free to try, and you don't need to sign up to see your first result.
What your pet's AI companion reads from one photo
The signals a sharp-eyed vet nurse would notice at a glance, read for you in seconds:
- Breed & mix — best-match breed with a confidence score, plus the mixes it's likely blended with.
- Approximate age — a life-stage estimate (puppy, adult or senior) from the cues in their face and coat.
- Body condition — a 1 to 9 body-condition score, so you know if they're lean, ideal or carrying a little extra.
- Mood — relaxed, alert, playful or anxious: a read on how they're feeling in the moment.
- Coat & markings — colour, pattern and coat condition that make their profile unmistakably theirs.
Then it looks out for them for life
Save the scan and it becomes a free, living Digital Twin, a health profile that keeps working long after you close the tab:
- Vitality score — one at-a-glance wellness score drawn from weight, daily care and mood over time.
- Daily care & streaks — log feeding, walks, meds and grooming, and watch your care streaks build.
- Weight & body trend — track weigh-ins and spot the body-condition trend before it drifts too far.
- Health insights — personalised, vet-aware tips and gentle red-flag alerts when something looks off.
- Timely check-ins — nudges for vaccinations, deworming and check-ups so nothing slips past you.
How the pet companion app works
- Add a photo — a clear, front-on photo of your pet works best. No signup needed to try.
- Meet the AI companion — in about 30 seconds you'll see their read: breed, age, condition and mood.
- Save the digital twin — create a free account and PetGuru cares for them alongside you, for life.
More than a companion: South Africa's trusted pet platform
Your pet's AI companion lives inside the wider PetGuru community. The same free account gives you verified breeders, pet listings that are screened before they go live, registered rescue shelters, and a South African pet social network where you can follow the pets you love. Learn how PetGuru verifies breeders and pet professionals, or browse pets for adoption.
Frequently asked questions
What is PetGuru's AI pet companion app?
PetGuru is a South African app that turns a single photo of your pet into an AI companion, a digital twin that reads their breed, age, body condition and mood, then keeps looking out for their health and care for life. It is free to try and needs no signup to see your first result.
Is the pet companion app free?
Yes. Scanning a photo and meeting your pet's AI companion is completely free, and you do not need an account to try it. Creating a free PetGuru account saves the digital twin so its health profile, reminders and care streaks keep working over time.
How does the AI read my pet from one photo?
Upload or snap a clear, front-on photo and the AI analyses it in about 30 seconds, estimating best-match breed with a confidence score, life stage, a 1 to 9 body-condition score, mood, and coat and markings. Your photo's location data is stripped before it leaves our servers.
Does it work for cats and other pets, not just dogs?
Yes. The companion works for dogs, cats and other common pets. You can build a digital twin and a lifelong health profile for each of your animals.
Is this available in South Africa?
Yes. PetGuru is built for South Africa. Alongside the AI companion you also get verified breeders, screened pet listings, registered shelters and a local pet community, all in one place.
Can the AI companion replace my vet?
No. The AI companion gives vet-aware insights and gentle red-flag alerts to help you notice things early, but it is a guide, not a diagnosis. Always speak to a qualified vet about your pet's health.
