diff --git a/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js b/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
index f2f7465d..ebe301be 100644
--- a/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
+++ b/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
@@ -17,8 +17,13 @@ module.exports = function(){
     { pet_type: 'lizard', facts: 'Insects, leafy greens, and calcium supplements', products: 'ScaleStrong Calcium Boost, CricketCrunch Live Supply, ReptileVitality D3 Formula' },
     { pet_type: 'snake', facts: 'Whole prey (mice/rats) based on size', products: 'SlitherSnack Frozen Mice, CoilCuisine Feeder Rats, SerpentSupreme Multivitamin' },
     { pet_type: 'bird', facts: 'High-quality seeds, pellets, and fresh fruits/veggies', products: 'FeatherFeast Premium Pellets, WingWellness Seed Mix, BeakBoost Cuttlebone Calcium' },
-    { pet_type: 'hamster', facts: 'Pellets, grains, fresh vegetables, and occasional fruits', products: 'HamsterHaven Complete Pellets, CheekPouch Gourmet Mix, WhiskerWonder Vitamin Drops' }
+    { pet_type: 'hamster', facts: 'Pellets, grains, fresh vegetables, and occasional fruits', products: 'HamsterHaven Complete Pellets, CheekPouch Gourmet Mix, WhiskerWonder Vitamin Drops' },
+    { pet_type: 'rabbit', facts: 'High-fiber pellets, unlimited timothy hay, and fresh leafy greens', products: 'BunnyBest Timothy Pellets, HopHappy Hay Premium, CarrotCrunch Vitamin C Tablets' },
+    { pet_type: 'guinea pig', facts: 'Vitamin C-rich pellets, timothy hay, and fresh vegetables', products: 'PiggyPerfect Vitamin C Pellets, GuineaGold Timothy Hay, WheekyWell Veggie Treats' },
+    { pet_type: 'ferret', facts: 'High-protein, low-carb specialized ferret food with frequent meals', products: 'FerretFeast High-Protein Kibble, MustelaMunch Premium Treats, FuzzFuel Energy Bites' },
+    { pet_type: 'turtle', facts: 'Species-specific pellets, leafy greens, and calcium supplements', products: 'ShellStrong Turtle Pellets, AquaVeggies Calcium Boost, TurtleTreat Dried Shrimp' },
+    { pet_type: 'fish', facts: 'Species-appropriate flakes or pellets with proper feeding schedule', products: 'AquaChoice Tropical Flakes, FinFeast Goldfish Pellets, BubbleBite Betta Formula' }
   ])
     .then(() => logger.info('collection populated'))
     .catch(err => logger.error('error populating collection:', err));
-};
+};
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diff --git a/pet_clinic_ai_agents/nutrition_agent/nutrition_agent.py b/pet_clinic_ai_agents/nutrition_agent/nutrition_agent.py
index 4c0246b5..7b9b11ae 100644
--- a/pet_clinic_ai_agents/nutrition_agent/nutrition_agent.py
+++ b/pet_clinic_ai_agents/nutrition_agent/nutrition_agent.py
@@ -9,20 +9,42 @@
 BEDROCK_MODEL_ID = "us.anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0"
 NUTRITION_SERVICE_URL = os.environ.get('NUTRITION_SERVICE_URL')
 
+# Supported pet types in our clinic catalog
+SUPPORTED_PET_TYPES = {
+    'cat', 'dog', 'lizard', 'snake', 'bird', 'hamster', 
+    'rabbit', 'guinea pig', 'ferret', 'turtle', 'fish'
+}
+
 agent = None
 agent_app = BedrockAgentCoreApp()
 
+def validate_pet_type(pet_type):
+    """Validate if pet type is supported in our clinic catalog"""
+    return pet_type.lower() in SUPPORTED_PET_TYPES
+
 def get_nutrition_data(pet_type):
     """Helper function to get nutrition data from the API"""
     if not NUTRITION_SERVICE_URL:
         return {"facts": "Error: Nutrition service not found", "products": ""}
     
+    # Validate pet type before making API call
+    if not validate_pet_type(pet_type):
+        return {
+            "facts": f"We don't currently carry nutrition products for {pet_type} in our clinic catalog. Please contact our clinic directly at (555) 123-4567 for specialized nutrition guidance for {pet_type}.",
+            "products": ""
+        }
+    
     try:
         response = requests.get(f"{NUTRITION_SERVICE_URL}/{pet_type.lower()}", timeout=5)
         
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
             return {"facts": data.get('facts', ''), "products": data.get('products', '')}
+        elif response.status_code == 404:
+            return {
+                "facts": f"We don't currently carry nutrition products for {pet_type} in our clinic catalog. Please contact our clinic directly at (555) 123-4567 for specialized nutrition guidance for {pet_type}.",
+                "products": ""
+            }
         return {"facts": f"Error: Nutrition service could not find information for pet: {pet_type.lower()}", "products": ""}
     except requests.RequestException:
         return {"facts": "Error: Nutrition service down", "products": ""}
@@ -71,7 +93,9 @@ def create_nutrition_agent():
         "- Emphasize that we carry high-quality, veterinarian-recommended food brands at our clinic\n"
         "- Give actionable dietary recommendations including feeding guidelines, restrictions, and supplements\n"
         "- Expand on basic nutrition facts with comprehensive guidance for age, weight, and health conditions\n"
-        "- Always mention that pet owners can purchase the recommended food items directly from our clinic for convenience and quality assurance"
+        "- Always mention that pet owners can purchase the recommended food items directly from our clinic for convenience and quality assurance\n"
+        "- If a pet type is not in our clinic catalog, clearly state this and direct customers to contact our clinic directly for specialized guidance\n"
+        "- Never provide generic nutrition advice for pets not in our catalog - always direct them to contact the clinic"
     )
 
     return Agent(model=model, tools=tools, system_prompt=system_prompt)