Editorial policy

Sources we trust

Veterinary schools, the Merck Veterinary Manual, WSAVA, AAHA, AVMA, BVA, RSPCA, PDSA, ASPCA, peer-reviewed journals, national kennel clubs (for breed standards), government agencies and insurers' own policy wording. Every guide lists the sources it relies on.

How guides are made

1. We pick topics owners are actually asking about, worldwide.
2. We research current veterinary and regulatory sources.
3. A draft is written with AI assistance in our house style.
4. A separate review pass checks every factual claim against the cited sources and removes anything unsupported.
5. Health guides always include clear "see a vet now" signs.

Independence

We may earn affiliate commissions from some insurers and products. Commercial relationships never decide what we recommend or how we describe a policy. We don't accept payment for coverage.

Corrections and updates

We review guides regularly and show the date of the last update on every article. Report an error and we'll check it promptly.