Ask Mambo

About this episode

Debra Hamilton discusses the AI-powered assistant Ask Mambo with its founders, exploring how it helps dog owners with personalized care and advice.

In this engaging episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Debra Hamilton welcomed Anthony Cospito and Arlu Gomez, the founders of Ask Mambo, an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for dog owners. Born from their personal journey with their beloved dog Mambo, whose health challenges inspired them to create a resource they wished had existed, Anthony and Arlu shared how their platform is transforming the way pet owners connect with, understand, and care for their dogs. Ask Mambo, which launched in October 2025, uses a vast data set integrated through ChatGPT, enriched by user-submitted information, to deliver personalized advice on diet, training, health, and behavior. With over 45 breeds currently serviced and a growing user base, the platform is free and accessible at askmambo.com. The conversation covered the emotional power of pets, the practical applications of AI in pet care, and the exciting road ahead for Ask Mambo as it expands its community and partnerships. 3 Key Highlights from Our Conversation1. AI That Truly Knows Your PetAsk Mambo goes beyond generic advice by learning each individual pet's profile. Owners can upload vet reports, food labels, and health history so the…

People in this episode

Host: Debra Hamilton

Guests: Anthony Cospito, Arlu Gomez

Topics covered

• AI in pet care
• dog health
• pet owner resources
• personalized advice
• emotional connection with pets

Keywords

• Ask Mambo
• AI assistant
• dog owners
• pet care
• personalized advice
• vet visits
• health challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ask Mambo

Books & works: Why Do Pets Matter?

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