CuriousPaw holds itself to a simple standard: we only publish something if we would be comfortable recommending it to a friend who just got a puppy. This page explains what that means in practice.
How articles are written
Articles on CuriousPaw are researched against current veterinary and behavioural science. We draw on peer-reviewed literature where it exists, and on the professional judgement of qualified contributors where the research is limited or ongoing. We do not base articles on anecdote, trends, or what is popular on social media.
Every factual claim in an article must have a basis. Where the evidence is strong, we say so. Where it is mixed or still evolving — which is common in animal behaviour science — we present multiple perspectives and make the uncertainty clear rather than picking one view and presenting it as settled.
How articles are reviewed
Articles that touch on health, nutrition, or behaviour are reviewed by a contributor with relevant professional experience before publication. Reviewer credentials are displayed on each article. We do not publish medical or clinical content without professional review.
How we handle updates
Veterinary guidance changes. Research evolves. When it does, we update our content to reflect it. The last-reviewed date displayed on each article reflects when the content was last checked against current guidance — not just when it was written.
Commercial independence
Editorial decisions at CuriousPaw are made independently of commercial relationships. If an article recommends a product or approach, it is because our editorial team believes it is genuinely useful — not because of a commercial arrangement. If that ever changes, it will be clearly disclosed.
Affiliate links may appear in some articles. Their presence does not influence editorial content. We only link to products we would recommend regardless of whether a commission is involved.
Corrections
If you believe something on CuriousPaw is factually incorrect, please contact us. We take corrections seriously, review them promptly, and update content where an error is confirmed. We do not quietly change articles — corrections are noted with the date they were made.