Editorial Policy
PetGene (furbabygene.com) publishes research-based explanations and comparisons of dog and cat DNA testing. This policy describes how we choose sources, check facts, correct mistakes, and where artificial intelligence fits in our process.
Last updated: July 24, 2026
How we choose sources
We prioritize primary, tier 1–2 sources: peer-reviewed studies, veterinary-genetics databases, university and research-institute publications, and guidance from public agencies. Where possible, every health-related statement on the site is anchored to at least one such source. We treat company marketing pages as claims to be verified, not as facts — and we say when a program detail (for example, a commission rate or cookie window) is unconfirmed and pending verification.
Fact-checking
Before publishing, we cross-check figures, gene and condition names, and any efficacy statement against the underlying research. We deliberately hedge claims about what a test can do — “may be associated with”, “research suggests”, “carrier status”, “genetic risk marker” — and we avoid absolute language such as “will develop” or definitive disease claims. We do not describe any consumer pet DNA test as able to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure disease, because that is not what these products do.
Updates and corrections
Science, products, and program terms change. We revisit and refresh key articles and comparison tables as new evidence or new services appear, and we note a “last updated” date on our policy pages. If you spot an error, please tell us through the contact form; we correct confirmed factual mistakes promptly and, where a correction is material, we make the change visible rather than silent.
The role of AI (aggregator disclosure)
PetGene is an aggregator: our editors synthesize published research into readable explanations, and we use software tools — including AI — to help draft, structure, and organize that material. Editorial judgement, source selection, and fact-checking remain human responsibilities. We disclose this so you understand our position clearly: we are a research-aggregating publisher, not the original researcher and not the testing provider.
Not veterinary advice
Everything we publish is educational information, not veterinary or medical advice. Pet DNA tests provide genetic information, not a diagnosis, and genetic risk markers indicate possibility, not certainty. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making decisions about your pet’s health, diet, or treatment.
Advertising and independence
PetGene earns commissions through affiliate links, but affiliate relationships never determine our conclusions or the order of a comparison. We do not accept payment to alter a recommendation. See our Affiliate Disclosure for how this works, and our About page for who we are.