Editorial
Policy
Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and ethical publishing. How we create, review, and maintain content you can trust.
Last Updated: March 8, 2026 | View Change History
Core Editorial Principles
Accuracy First
Every health claim, statistic, and recommendation is backed by cited primary sources. We verify facts against named veterinary and public-health references before publication.
Full Transparency
We clearly disclose our funding sources, affiliate relationships, and any potential conflicts of interest. No hidden agendas.
Cat Welfare Priority
Feline health and wellbeing guide every recommendation. We never compromise on safety for commercial benefit.
Continuous Updates
Content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect new research, product changes, and emerging best practices.
Our Content Creation Process
Research & Discovery
We begin with primary references such as the Merck Veterinary Manual, Cornell Feline Health Center, CDC/NIOSH, EPA, and OSHA, then add peer-reviewed literature where it materially improves the article.
Expert Writing
Content is drafted by Mark Archer. Technical sections are written to stay close to the cited source material rather than relying on vague marketing summaries.
Fact-Checking & Review
Every article undergoes fact-checking against primary sources and technical review from Dr. Michael Rodriguez when product science or materials claims are involved.
Publication & Monitoring
Published content includes author credentials, review dates, and source citations. We monitor for new research and update content as needed.
Source & Citation Standards
Primary Sources Preferred
We prioritize peer-reviewed veterinary journals, original research studies, and official veterinary organization guidelines. Secondary sources are clearly labeled.
Citation Requirements
Health and safety claims include inline citations linking to sources. Statistics include methodology notes when available. Unsupported manufacturer-style claims are removed rather than paraphrased.
Source Transparency
We disclose when information comes from manufacturers, distinguish between independent testing and manufacturer claims, and note potential bias in sources.
Regular Re-verification
Sources are re-checked during content updates. Broken links are fixed or replaced with current equivalents. Outdated research is flagged for replacement.
Editorial Independence
While Premium Cat Litter may maintain commercial relationships with some products we reference, our editorial content is developed independently with cat welfare as the sole priority.
Content Control
Our editorial team has full control over content topics, angles, and conclusions. Commercial teams do not influence editorial decisions.
Product Coverage
We cover the full range of premium litter options. All product comparisons are based on objective criteria.
Affiliate Relationships
We participate in affiliate programs and clearly disclose these relationships. Affiliate status never influences our recommendations.
Reader Trust
Maintaining your trust is our highest priority. We would rather lose a sale than recommend something not in your cat's best interest.
Questions About Our Standards?
We're happy to discuss our editorial process, provide additional source information, or hear your feedback.