Pet API¶
The Pet API provides endpoints for managing pet records within the Petstore application. These endpoints can be used to create new pet entries, retrieve pet information, update existing records, and remove pets from the system.
The API supports standard CRUD operations and exchanges data using JSON request and response payloads.
The Pet API is primarily intended for applications or services that need to manage pet inventory and availability information programmatically.
Available Operations¶
The following operations are supported in the Pet API section:
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Pet | Add a new pet to the store |
| Get Pet | Retrieve pet details using the pet ID |
| Update Pet | Modify existing pet information |
| Delete Pet | Remove a pet record from the system |
Base Endpoint¶
The following base endpoint is used for pet-related operations:
Supported Data Format¶
The API uses JSON format for request and response payloads.
Example:
Common Use Cases¶
The Pet API can be used for operations such as:
- Adding pets to inventory
- Updating pet availability status
- Retrieving pet information
- Managing pet-related records
- Removing outdated entries
Authentication Requirement¶
Some pet-related operations may require authentication using an API key. Include the required authorization header while accessing protected endpoints.
Additional authentication details are covered in the Authentication section.