Editorial Guidelines

Natural Pets HQ provides pet owners with accurate, readable information about dog and cat health. Every medical article is written or reviewed by a licensed veterinarian so readers can trust the guidance they find here.

Who Creates the Content

Articles are created by veterinarians or trained pet health writers working under veterinary supervision. All medical information is checked by a licensed veterinarian before publication. TB Thompson, DVM, founded Natural Pets HQ and continues to guide the overall editorial approach.

How We Research and Review

Our writers rely on reputable, science-based veterinary references. This includes peer-reviewed studies, standard veterinary textbooks, clinical guidelines, and ongoing continuing education. We also consult widely accepted standards published by leaders in the veterinary field such as the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and major veterinary colleges and professional organizations.

Each article goes through drafting, medical review, and editing for clarity. We update content regularly to reflect current veterinary knowledge, and update dates appear on each article.

What We Do Not Do

Natural Pets HQ provides general education, not personalized medical advice. Nothing on the site can replace an in-person exam with your own veterinarian. We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable reviews or product mentions. Any product links are included to help readers, not to influence our editorial decisions.

Use of AI Tools

Natural Pets HQ uses AI-assisted tools in a limited, supportive role during the content creation process. These tools may be used to help with organization, outlining, editing, or improving clarity.

All medical and pet health content is written, reviewed, and approved by a licensed veterinarian. AI tools are not used to generate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or medical conclusions on their own.

Final responsibility for accuracy, judgment, and editorial decisions rests with a human author. Content is reviewed to reflect current veterinary knowledge, clinical experience, and appropriate caution for pet owners.

Our Commitment to Readers

Our goal is to help pet owners understand common health issues, recognize warning signs and know when to contact a veterinarian. We focus on clear, calm explanations that make complex topics easier to understand.

If you have questions about our content or notice something that needs correction, please use the form on our contact page.