Editorial Standards
How we research every food-safety article
dogeats.in is a specialised editorial project focused on Indian dog owners. Every food-safety verdict on the site is researched against authoritative canine-nutrition sources and cross-checked before publication. We are transparent about what the site is and is not: it is a rigorously-researched editorial guide, not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Our source stack
For every article, our editorial team consults and cross-references:
- American Kennel Club (AKC) — source-verified nutrition guides
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — the definitive toxin database
- Merck Veterinary Manual — the reference clinical text used by veterinarians
- VCA Animal Hospitals — veterinary-authored pet health library
- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad — Indian food composition tables
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — Indian food safety and agricultural standards
Our research process
- Verdict primary check. Every food is checked against ASPCA (Animal Poison Control) and Merck Vet Manual for known toxicity before any writing begins. If either lists it as toxic, the verdict is Toxic — no exceptions.
- Cross-reference. AKC and VCA are consulted for portion guidance, common preparation risks, and breed-specific caveats. Where sources disagree, we default to the more conservative advice and flag the disagreement.
- Indian-context research. We check NIN's composition tables and Indian veterinary references for foods that don't feature prominently in Western canine literature (jamun, ragi, sattu, khichdi, biryani ingredients, festival sweets, and street-food dangers).
- Portion translation. Every portion recommendation is translated into Indian household measures (katori, spoons, cashew-sized) — because "one cup" is not how portions are measured in an Indian kitchen.
- Structured verdict. Each article carries a clear ✅ Safe / ⚠️ Caution / ❌ Toxic badge, a short "yes/no" answer, breed-specific notes, seasonal guidance for India, and a full-source list.
- Editorial review. A second team member reviews every article for factual accuracy against sources before publication.
What this site is not
We want to be clear so readers can make informed decisions:
- This is not veterinary advice. Educational research, presented rigorously, is not the same as a veterinary consultation for your specific dog.
- We are not a veterinary clinic. For medical emergencies, contact your vet or the emergency numbers in the footer — do not email us.
- We do not diagnose or treat conditions. Signs of illness (vomiting, lethargy, pale gums, seizures) require a real vet, immediately.
Corrections policy
If you spot an error, a missing source, or a food we should re-review, email hello@dogeats.in. We take corrections seriously — verified errors are fixed within 48 hours and the correction is dated on the affected article.
Veterinary review — how we're building it
We are actively looking to work with practising Indian veterinarians for expert review of food-safety content. If you are a VCI-registered veterinarian interested in partnering with dogeats.in for review or expert quotes, contact vet@dogeats.in. Please include your VCI registration number.
The bottom line: dogeats.in is a carefully-researched editorial resource for Indian pet parents, built on the same authoritative sources that veterinarians use, and combined with an India-first perspective on portions, home foods and seasonal risk. For anything specific to your individual dog, please talk to a vet.