Editorial policy
The rules every guide on The Cat Plan follows, from how we choose topics to how we fix mistakes.
Last updated October 2026
Every factual claim about kitten health, nutrition or development is checked against a primary or authoritative source (see how we research), and that source is linked on the page. Calculations are shown so readers can check them.
The Cat Plan is run by researchers and writers, not veterinarians. Our guides are general information for healthy kittens. We say clearly when a situation needs a vet, and we never suggest delaying veterinary care.
We use AI tools to help with research, outlining and first drafts. A human editor reviews every guide before it’s published: checking each claim against its source, removing anything that can’t be verified, and editing for clarity. AI is never the final word on anything we publish.
Commercial relationships never decide what we cover or recommend. Brands can’t pay for placement, scores or coverage, and we don’t let brands review content before it’s published. See our affiliate disclosure.
Pet food formulas, prices and guidance change. We review our main guides regularly, and every page shows when it was last reviewed. If a change affects a recommendation, we update the page and the date.
If we get something wrong, we fix it promptly. Significant corrections are noted at the end of the article. To report an error, use our contact page and include the page address.
We write in plain American English, define technical terms the first time we use them, and give measurements in both US and metric units wherever practical.
