Every article on CuriousPaw goes through a review process before it is published. This page explains exactly what that looks like — because we think you deserve to know how the content you are reading was produced.
Step 1 — Research and writing
Articles begin with research. We look at what the current veterinary and behavioural science consensus says, what peer-reviewed literature exists on the topic, and where the genuine areas of debate or uncertainty are. We do not start from a conclusion and work backwards — we start from what the evidence actually shows.
Where research is limited, we say so clearly. Where expert opinion varies, we present multiple perspectives. We do not present uncertain things as settled facts.
Step 2 — Professional review
Before publication, articles that cover health, behaviour, nutrition, or training are reviewed by a contributor with relevant professional qualifications in that area. The reviewer checks:
- That factual claims are accurate and consistent with current professional guidance
- That nothing in the article could reasonably mislead a reader into making a harmful decision
- That uncertainty is appropriately communicated where it exists
- That the article recommends professional consultation where it is warranted
The reviewer’s name and credentials are displayed on the article after review.
Step 3 — Editorial check
After professional review, the article goes through an editorial check for clarity, readability, and tone. We want our content to be genuinely understandable to a first-time puppy owner — not just technically accurate. If an article is accurate but confusing, it does not meet our standard.
Step 4 — Publication and dating
Articles are published with a publication date and, where applicable, a last-reviewed date. These dates are accurate — they reflect when the article was actually written or reviewed, not when it was uploaded to the site.
How we handle updates
Veterinary and behavioural science evolves. Guidance that was standard a few years ago may have been revised. When we become aware that an article needs updating — because guidance has changed, because a reader has identified an inaccuracy, or because our own review process identifies a gap — we update it.
Updated articles display the new reviewed date. We do not quietly change articles and pretend they were always correct — significant changes are noted.
What we do not do
We do not publish AI-generated content as fact. We do not use content farms or anonymous freelancers writing outside their expertise. We do not allow commercial relationships to influence what we say in an article. And we do not publish on topics we cannot review properly — if we cannot find a qualified reviewer for a topic, we do not publish on that topic.
Tell us if something is wrong
If you read something on CuriousPaw that you believe is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, please contact us. We read every message, take corrections seriously, and respond to all credible queries. Getting it right matters more to us than appearing to have always been right.