How we check veterinary sources

Our veterinary reference partner

Pet health and care articles on Global Animal Guide use reference material from PetHealth+ — a UK pet-health resource at pethealth.org.uk. This source-checking process helps the editorial team compare health content with current UK veterinary guidance. It is not represented as a named veterinarian's personal review.

What “veterinary-source checked” means

Our pet health and care articles are researched from authoritative veterinary sources — including the Merck Veterinary Manual, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), recognised animal welfare bodies, and UK veterinary guidance — then checked for accuracy and edited for clarity.

Each veterinary-source checked guide lists its sources, carries a last-reviewed date, and includes a clear disclaimer that it does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis or treatment.

What we do not claim

• We do not provide personalised veterinary diagnosis or prescriptions.
• We do not replace an examination by your own vet.
• Emergency symptoms always require immediate professional care.

When content is updated

We re-check these guides on a rolling schedule and when veterinary guidance changes. The last reviewed date on each article shows when its sources and safety language were last checked editorially.