Editorial standards

What Marcus checks

Before a piece goes up, Marcus checks the details a household would act on. That means product sizes, membership terms, cancellation rules and prices as the company lists them on the day we look. We say where those details came from, because terms change. Prices get the date we saw them.

Comparisons and first-hand use

Some comparisons of gear or memberships are built from the published specs and terms that makers or providers post. Those articles say so. First-hand use is claimed only where a writer describes using the product in their own home. A routine we suggest is labeled as a suggestion, so you can adjust it to your own household.

Health questions stay with your vet

Routines and gear tips are general. Nothing we publish about health or care stands in for a veterinarian or other qualified professional who knows your pet. A vet who has examined your pet should have the final word.

Fixes, dated

Marcus rereads what’s been published and corrects errors once they’re spotted. The article then shows what was corrected, with the date next to it.