Our Sources & Editorial Standards
PawHub knowledge articles are written by experienced pet owners and cross-checked against these 14 authoritative UK and international sources before publication. Health and safety articles carry no advertising — ever.
Last reviewed: May 2026
How we research articles
- Outline against the user's likely intent (informational, transactional, navigational).
- Source-check every factual claim against at least one regulator, charity or peer-reviewed source from the list below.
- UK-specific review — laws, products and services referenced are valid in England, Scotland, Wales and (where stated) Northern Ireland.
- Review cadence — every article is re-reviewed at least every 12 months; legal and travel pages every 6 months.
- Conflict of interest — health and safety pages carry no ads, sponsorships or affiliate links of any kind.
Sources we check against
RCVS
RegulatorUK veterinary regulator. Sets standards of practice, conduct and education for all UK vets and vet nurses.
VisitAPHA
RegulatorUK government agency for pet travel, disease surveillance, AHC oversight.
VisitDEFRA
RegulatorUK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs — animal welfare law and pet travel policy.
VisitKC
Industry bodyUK's largest dog organisation. Breed standards, breeder schemes, Crufts.
VisitPDSA
Welfare charityUK veterinary charity. Publishes the annual PAW Report on UK pet welfare.
VisitRSPCA
Welfare charityLargest UK animal welfare charity. Welfare guidance, rescue, prosecutions.
VisitDogs Trust
Welfare charityUK's largest dog welfare charity. Force-free training education, rehoming, policy.
VisitBlue Cross
Welfare charityUK pet welfare charity, pet bereavement support, animal hospitals.
VisitCats Protection
Welfare charityUK's largest cat welfare charity. Welfare and behaviour guidance specific to cats.
VisitBSAVA
Professional bodyProfessional body for small-animal vets in the UK. Publishes clinical formularies and guidelines.
VisitAPBC
Professional bodyClinical animal behaviourists working on vet referral. Force-free, evidence-based.
VisitABTC
Professional bodyRegulatory umbrella body for UK animal trainers and behaviourists.
VisitFEDIAF
InternationalEuropean pet food industry body. Sets the nutrient guidelines reputable UK brands follow.
VisitFCI
InternationalWorld canine organisation. Recognises 350+ dog breeds across 98 countries.
VisitExpert contributor programme
We are building a panel of UK vets (MRCVS), RVNs, clinical animal behaviourists (CCAB / APBC) and qualified canine/feline nutritionists to peer-review specialist content. If you hold one of these credentials and want to contribute, email contributors@pawhubai.co.uk.
Languages
Knowledge content launches in English (UK) first. Phase 2 (Autumn 2026): French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch. Phase 3 (2027): Polish, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese. Translations are reviewed by a native speaker who also reviews the source material for regional accuracy — we don't auto-translate medical content.
Corrections
Spotted a factual error? Email editorial@pawhubai.co.uk with the article URL and source. Corrections are made within 5 working days and dated on the page.