Editorial policy
The rules we hold ourselves to, written down so you can hold us to them too.
Last updated September 7, 2026
Accuracy first
Sources should support the specific statement beside them. We distinguish published formulas, PetGrit estimates, and owner-entered records. A working calculator or a source link does not establish that a result is suitable for an individual animal. Unsupported conclusions should be corrected or removed.
Sourcing
We rely on recognised veterinary authorities — the Merck Veterinary Manual, AAHA and AAFP guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies — over secondhand blog summaries. When sources disagree, we say so rather than papering over it.
Independence
Our recommendations are editorially independent of our revenue. Affiliate partners cannot buy a better review, change a tool's output, or influence our conclusions. We explain how we earn on our how we make money page.
Veterinary review
No named veterinary review is recorded for our tools or guidance. Engineering and editorial checks are separate from professional review. A completed professional review needs an identifiable reviewer, relevant qualifications, date, and scope. Our sources and review status page explains this distinction; an update date is not a review credential.
Updates & corrections
Veterinary guidance changes; when it does, we update the affected tools and pages. If you spot an error, email info@petgrit.com — we'll fix it promptly and note material corrections.
Medical disclaimer
PetGrit provides general information and estimates, not veterinary advice. It does not create a veterinarian–client–patient relationship and is not a substitute for professional care. Always consult your veterinarian about your individual animal, your local disease risks, and the law where you live.