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Editorial Standards

Last updated July 6, 2026

These standards govern every article on Meowopedia. They exist so you can understand how our content is produced, reviewed, and maintained — and so our editorial team has a consistent bar for quality.

Our mission

Meowopedia is a definitive feline encyclopedia. We publish structured, interconnected articles — not blog posts, not news churn, and not content written to fill a calendar. Each article covers one entity (a food, breed, behavior, disease, symptom, etc.) and is designed to be the best single reference for that topic.

How we research

Every article begins with the question a reader is actually asking. We identify primary search intent, related keyword variants, and the scope of what a thorough answer requires.

Sources we trust

We rely on authoritative, verifiable sources, including:

  • Veterinary hospitals and clinics — VCA, BluePearl, and similar accredited providers
  • University veterinary programs — Cornell Feline Health Center, UC Davis, and peer institutions
  • Professional organizations — AVMA, AAFP, and specialty boards
  • Poison control and safety databases — ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Pet Poison Helpline
  • Peer-reviewed journals — when primary literature is relevant and accessible

We do not invent citations, misattribute quotes, or cite sources we have not verified. If authoritative guidance is limited or conflicting, we say so explicitly.

What we avoid

  • Unverified forum anecdotes presented as fact
  • Outdated guidance when current consensus exists
  • AI filler phrases and vague generalities
  • Single-source claims on safety-critical topics (toxicity, emergencies, dosing)

Medical review

Health, disease, symptom, medication, and emergency content carries higher stakes. For these articles:

  • A credentialed medical reviewer (typically a licensed veterinarian) reviews the article before or shortly after publication.
  • Reviewer name and credentials appear in article metadata.
  • Content is flagged with appropriate clinical context — when to see a vet, what constitutes an emergency, and what home observation is reasonable.

Meowopedia content is educational. It is not a substitute for an examination by your veterinarian. See our medical disclaimer for full details.

Writing standards

Answer the question first

Readers should get a direct answer early. A food safety page states safe/unsafe/toxic upfront. A behavior page explains the behavior before diving into evolutionary context. A symptom page clarifies when vet care is needed before discussing differential causes.

Cover keyword variants

When multiple phrasings describe the same intent ("can cats eat strawberries," "are strawberries safe for cats"), we address them in dedicated sections rather than hoping one paragraph covers everything.

Structure follows entity type

A breed article looks different from a food article, which looks different from a behavior article. We do not force every topic into the same template. Sidebars, callouts, and data fields match the entity:

| Entity type | Typical structure | |-------------|-------------------| | Food / plant | Safety verdict, serving guidance, risks, alternatives | | Behavior | What it means, why cats do it, when to intervene | | Disease / symptom | Signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment overview, urgency | | Breed | History, temperament, health predispositions, care |

Word count and depth

Articles range from roughly 800 to 2,500 words depending on topic complexity. We do not pad for length. We do not truncate safety-critical detail for brevity.

FAQs

Most articles include 4–6 frequently asked questions with concise, direct answers. These support readers scanning for specific sub-questions and help search engines surface accurate snippets.

Tables and callouts

We use tables for comparisons (safe vs. unsafe, symptom vs. cause) and callout components for veterinary tips, warnings, and expert notes where they add clarity.

Update and review policy

Every article records:

  • publishedAt — first publication date
  • updatedAt — most recent content change
  • lastReviewed — most recent editorial or medical review

We revisit articles when:

  • Veterinary consensus changes
  • New safety data emerges (recalls, toxin alerts, guideline updates)
  • Reader corrections identify factual errors
  • Search intent shifts materially

Stale content is updated or clearly marked for review. We do not silently delete outdated safety guidance.

Corrections

We welcome corrections. If you believe an article contains an error:

  1. Email hello@meowopedia.com with the article URL.
  2. Describe the specific claim you believe is wrong.
  3. Include a source if you have one — we verify all changes against authoritative references.

We aim to acknowledge correction reports within a reasonable timeframe and update articles when errors are confirmed.

What Meowopedia is not

  • Not veterinary care — We do not diagnose, prescribe, or replace your vet.
  • Not personalized advice — Articles address general feline biology and care, not your individual cat's medical history.
  • Not affiliate-driven — Editorial decisions are not made to favor products or brands.
  • Not AI-generated filler — Articles are researched, structured, and reviewed by humans following these standards.

Internal reference

Our editorial team maintains an internal brief with frontmatter templates, MDX component usage, and cross-linking conventions. The public standards on this page reflect the principles readers care about; the internal brief covers production workflow.

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