Traceable references
Connect documentary claims to material readers can inspect; do not generate fictitious citations.
Documentation
Useful answers start with evidence you can inspect.
We are designing a method for selecting reference material, reviewing AI-assisted output and explaining uncertainty. These are development principles, not a claim of scientific accreditation.
Source quality comes first
Generative AI can produce plausible text that is not factually supported. We aim to use targeted document retrieval and identifiable references so that significant claims can be checked against their source material.
Depending on the question, useful evidence may include peer-reviewed research, established veterinary organisations, professional guidance and applicable regulatory documentation. Commercial descriptions and individual testimonials must be labelled appropriately.
Questions worth asking
- Who issued the publication?
- When was it updated?
- Which animal population is addressed?
- How was the conclusion reached?
- Are any conflicts of interest disclosed?
- Do the claims exceed the underlying evidence?
Design commitments
Standards we intend to build into the tools.
Separate facts and judgments
Distinguish labelling information, an interpretation, public guidance and unsupported assumptions.
Make limits visible
Point out missing data, uncertain inferences and circumstances requiring professional advice.
What would make Petfood-Score meaningful?
A comparison method does not become reliable simply because it produces a number. Any scoring approach needs a defined scope, permissible indicators, transparent weighting, missing-data rules and criteria for withholding a score.
Ingredient lists alone cannot universally establish nutritional suitability. Needs differ by species, life stage, physiological state and medical circumstances. This website makes no claim that a Petfood-Score rating has been scientifically validated.
Illustrative research topics
- Understanding analytical constituent values and the terms used.
- Distinguishing valid comparisons from misleading label assumptions.
- Preparing informed questions for a veterinary appointment.
- Explaining the difference between literature review and clinical advice.
Health limitation: concerns about appetite, digestion, weight, illness, medication or therapeutic diets should be discussed with a veterinarian. This site does not provide medical, veterinary or individually tailored dietary consultations.
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