Last Updated: August 1, 2025
At CatsAndDogs.blog, the trust of our readers is our most important asset. We are deeply committed to creating accurate, empathetic, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand content about the health and well-being of your beloved pets.
This page outlines the rigorous principles and processes our team follows to ensure that everything we publish meets the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Our Core Principles
Our work is guided by three core principles:
- Safety First, Always: The health and safety of your pet is our absolute priority. All our content is created with a safety-first mindset, clearly highlighting potential risks and providing responsible guidance.
- Evidence-Based & Expert-Driven: We rely on credible, evidence-based sources. Our information is sourced from peer-reviewed scientific journals, established veterinary organizations, university studies, and the insights of licensed veterinary professionals.
- Clarity & Empathy: We are pet lovers writing for fellow pet lovers. We are committed to translating complex nutritional and medical information into simple, actionable advice that empowers you to be the best possible pet parent.
Our 5-Step Editorial Process
To ensure every article is accurate, reliable, and helpful, we follow a strict editorial workflow:
Step 1: In-Depth Research Our process begins with meticulous research. Our writers consult a wide range of authoritative sources to gather comprehensive information on each topic. We prioritize primary sources and recent studies to ensure our content is current.
Step 2: Content Creation Our experienced writers craft each article with a focus on clarity, objectivity, and providing practical, real-world advice. We strive to answer the questions our readers are asking in a thorough and compassionate way.
Step 3: Veterinary Review This is the most critical step for all our health and nutrition content. Before publication, every article is reviewed by a licensed veterinarian. Our vet reviewer [you can link to their bio on your About Us page] checks for medical accuracy, completeness, and ensures that our recommendations align with current veterinary standards. Articles that have been medically reviewed are clearly marked.
Step 4: Final Fact-Check & Editing After the veterinary review, our editorial team conducts a final review to check for clarity, grammar, spelling, and style. We also double-check all facts, figures, and source citations to ensure everything is correct before it goes live.
Step 5: Regular Updates The world of animal health is always evolving. We periodically review our existing content library to ensure that articles are updated with the latest research and recommendations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of each article reflects when it was last reviewed for accuracy.
Corrections Policy
We are committed to accuracy. If you believe an article contains a factual error or is missing important context, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact Page. We will investigate the matter promptly, consult our expert reviewers, and, if necessary, issue a correction.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
CatsAndDogs.blog is funded through advertising and affiliate links. However, our editorial independence is paramount. Our product recommendations and content are based on our own research and expert opinions, and are not influenced by advertisers. We maintain a strict separation between our editorial and advertising content.