Editorial Policy

Our Mission

FurryTailPetCare.com exists to help dog owners make informed, responsible decisions about nutrition and health. Our content prioritizes animal well-being, scientific accuracy, and practical guidance over trends, hype, or commercial pressure.

Editorial Independence

All content published on FurryTailPetCare.com is created independently.

We do not accept payment, gifts, or incentives in exchange for positive coverage.

Product inclusion or mention is never guaranteed.

Brands cannot request changes to our editorial conclusions.

Affiliate relationships, where present, do not influence our evaluations or recommendations.

How We Evaluate Dog Food

Our dog food content is developed using a combination of:

  • Real-world clinical experience in small animal practice
  • Review of AAFCO nutritional adequacy standards
  • Reference to WSAVA evaluation guidelines for pet food manufacturers
  • Review of FDA safety communications, recalls, and alerts
  • Consideration of ingredient sourcing, formulation transparency, and safety history

We do not claim endorsement by any regulatory or professional organization.

Medical Accuracy & Review Process

Content related to canine nutrition and health is:

Written or reviewed by a licensed veterinarian

Updated periodically to reflect current standards and safety information

Intended for educational purposes, not as a substitute for individualized veterinary care

We avoid exaggerated claims, fear-based language, and unsupported medical promises

Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages may contain affiliate links to retailers such as Chewy or Amazon.

If a reader clicks an affiliate link and makes a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Affiliate links help support the maintenance of this site and ongoing research.

We never claim “best price,” guarantees, or exclusive deals.

Content Updates & Corrections

We are committed to accuracy and transparency.

Articles are reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.

Corrections are made promptly when errors are identified.

Review dates are displayed where relevant to reflect content freshness.

Our Responsibility to Readers

Our responsibility is to dogs and their caregivers first.

We aim to provide clear, balanced information so readers can:

Understand available options

Ask better questions of their veterinarian

Make decisions aligned with their dog’s age, health status, and lifestyle.

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our editorial standards, you may contact us through the website’s contact page.


FurryTailPetCare.com is an independent, vet-reviewed educational platform dedicated to responsible pet care.