Editorial Guidelines | How La Petite Labs Creates Pet Wellness Content
Editorial Guidelines
At La Petite Labs, our mission is to provide pet owners with clear, responsible, and scientifically grounded information on nutrition, longevity, and everyday wellness. Because these topics can influence real health decisions, we take our editorial process seriously and follow strict standards for accuracy, transparency, and safety.
These guidelines outline how our educational content is created, reviewed, sourced, and maintained.
1. Our Content Philosophy
We believe pet parents deserve information that is:
- Evidence-informed — based on established veterinary science, not trends
- Conservative and safety-first — no exaggerated claims, no speculation
- Clear and practical — easy to understand and apply
- Species-appropriate — reflecting the physiological differences between dogs and cats
- Ethically responsible — avoiding disease-treatment claims or misleading language
Our goal is not to diagnose, treat, or replace veterinary care, but to help pet owners make well-informed decisions rooted in science and preventive wellness.
2. Who Creates Our Content
Our articles are developed by:
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary medical writers
- Medical and scientific communicators
- The La Petite Labs internal education team
Each contributor has expertise in veterinary medicine, physiology, biology, nutrition, or scientific communication.
All writers follow a strict brief ensuring accuracy, neutrality, and FDA-compliant language.
3. Independent Veterinary Insights & Review
Select articles—especially those covering antioxidants, longevity science, ingredients, and nutritional guidance—receive additional review from independent veterinarians through our Expert Insights group.
Their role includes:
- Scientific review
- Safety-oriented evaluation
- Feedback on clarity and consumer understanding
- Ensuring conservative interpretation of data
These reviewers are not employees and do not endorse products. Their contributions strengthen the scientific accuracy and educational quality of our content.
4. Our Research & Source Standards
We rely on high-quality, reputable sources, including:
- Peer-reviewed veterinary journals
- Veterinary textbooks and reference manuals
- Established scientific literature (PubMed-indexed)
- University press publications
- Veterinary associations and regulatory bodies (AVMA, FDA, WSAVA)
We avoid:
- Unverified blogs
- Commercially biased sources
- Anecdotal claims
- Outdated data without context
Every article aims to reflect the current consensus of veterinary science.
5. FDA-Compliant Language & Claim Restrictions
Because pet health content falls under YMYL (Your Money or Your Life), we follow strict compliance standards:
We do not:
- Make disease-treatment claims
- Suggest curing or preventing medical conditions
- Offer diagnoses
- Provide individualized medical advice
- Present supplements as alternatives to veterinary care
We do:
- Emphasize general wellness
- Use cautious, qualified wording
- Highlight variability among individual pets
- Encourage consultation with a veterinarian
6. How We Maintain Accuracy (Updates & Review Cycle)
Pet health science evolves. We periodically review our pages and update them when:
- New research appears
- Veterinary guidance changes
- Regulations shift
- Improvements in clarity or safety are identified
Each major article includes a “Last Updated” note to communicate transparency.
7. Corrections Policy
If an error is found—whether scientific, factual, or editorial—we correct it promptly and transparently.
Corrections are:
- Logged internally
- Integrated into the article
- Noted where relevant
Pet owners can also notify us directly via our contact page.
8. Transparency About Our Products
To maintain editorial integrity, our educational articles are created independently from our commercial product messaging.
We maintain a strict separation between:
- Educational content
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Product information
This ensures that our educational articles remain unbiased and evidence-informed.
9. Our Commitment to Pet Parents
Everything we publish exists to support:
- Better understanding
- More informed decisions
- Safer home practices
- Long-term health and wellness for pets
We believe that clear, responsible, science-based education is an essential part of caring for the animals we love.