diff --git a/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js b/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
index f2f7465d..8d017a37 100644
--- a/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
+++ b/pet-nutrition-service/db-seed.js
@@ -17,8 +17,12 @@ 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: 'turtle', facts: 'Commercial turtle pellets, leafy greens, and occasional protein sources like fish or insects', products: 'TurtleTreat Aquatic Pellets, ShellShine Calcium Blocks, AquaVeg Turtle Greens' },
+    { pet_type: 'rabbit', facts: 'High-fiber hay, fresh vegetables, and limited pellets. Avoid sugary fruits and processed foods', products: 'BunnyBest Timothy Hay, HopHappy Pellets, CarrotCrunch Veggie Mix' },
+    { pet_type: 'fish', facts: 'Species-specific flakes or pellets, with occasional frozen or live foods', products: 'AquaChoice Tropical Flakes, FinFeast Goldfish Pellets, BubbleBite Freeze-Dried Bloodworms' },
+    { pet_type: 'guinea pig', facts: 'Timothy hay, vitamin C-rich vegetables, and high-quality pellets', products: 'GuineaGold Pellets, PiggyPerfect Hay Cubes, VitaC Veggie Treats' }
   ])
     .then(() => logger.info('collection populated'))
     .catch(err => logger.error('error populating collection:', err));
-};
+};
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diff --git a/pet-nutrition-service/server.js b/pet-nutrition-service/server.js
index d53411f1..07e53771 100644
--- a/pet-nutrition-service/server.js
+++ b/pet-nutrition-service/server.js
@@ -20,7 +20,13 @@ async function main () {
       const { pet_type } = req.params;
       const fact = await NutritionFact.findOne({ pet_type });
       if (!fact) {
-        return res.status(404).json({ message: 'nutrition fact not found for the given pet_type' });
+        // Return generic nutrition advice instead of 404
+        const genericAdvice = {
+          pet_type: pet_type,
+          facts: 'Consult with a veterinarian for specific dietary recommendations for your pet. General guidelines include providing fresh water daily, age-appropriate food portions, and avoiding toxic foods.',
+          products: 'Visit your local pet store or consult your veterinarian for recommended pet food brands suitable for your specific pet type.'
+        };
+        return res.status(200).json(genericAdvice);
       }
       res.status(200).json(fact);
     } catch (error) {