True Canine Probiotics exists to explain science accurately. This policy describes the standards and process behind everything we publish, so readers can evaluate not just our conclusions but how we reached them.
Sourcing Standards
We build our content from primary and authoritative sources, in this order of preference:
- Peer-reviewed research published in indexed scientific journals
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Guidance from regulatory and professional bodies (such as the FDA and veterinary organizations)
- Textbook and reference material on microbiology and animal nutrition
- Manufacturer claims — treated as assertions to be examined, never as evidence
We cite our sources so that readers can verify them. Where sources conflict, we describe the disagreement rather than silently choosing a side.
How Articles Are Produced
Each article moves through a defined process:
- Topic definition — we identify a specific question the article will answer
- Literature review — we gather and read the relevant studies and reference material
- Drafting — we explain the science in accessible language without distorting it
- Verification — every factual claim is checked against its source; a second editor reviews the article
- Publication and maintenance — we publish with citations and revisit the article as new research appears
Communicating Uncertainty
A core editorial principle: we represent the strength of the evidence as it actually is. A single small study is described as a single small study. Promising preliminary data is labeled preliminary. When research in humans or in vitro cannot be assumed to apply to dogs, we say so explicitly. We consider honest uncertainty to be more useful to readers than false confidence.
Use of AI Tools
We may use AI tools to assist with drafting, summarization, and organization. All AI-assisted output is reviewed, fact-checked, and approved by human editors before publication. The editorial team takes full responsibility for the accuracy of everything published under our name.
Updates
Science moves. We review existing articles on a regular cycle and update them when new evidence materially changes the picture. Updated articles carry a revised date, and material changes are noted. Corrections of errors follow our Corrections Policy.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial interest. Advertisers and affiliate partners do not review, approve, or influence our content. The site’s funding is described in our Disclosure; its purpose is to support the educational mission, not to steer it.
Accountability
We welcome scrutiny. Readers, researchers, and companies may request corrections or raise concerns at hello@truecanineprobiotics.com, and we respond under the process described in our Corrections Policy.