Why Trust Us

Our promise is simple: every recommendation must earn its place with evidence you can see. We measure what matters in real homes—noise in decibels at one meter, grams-per-portion accuracy across kibble sizes, spill and splash containment, tip resistance, whisker clearance, and true monthly filter costs—so you aren’t guessing.

We’re a multidisciplinary team that blends hands-on testing with animal welfare expertise. A mechanical test lead runs bench protocols and durability cycles, our behavior and welfare lead evaluates fairness at meals and feeding pace, and a veterinary reviewer checks materials safety and health impacts. An editor then translates the results into plain language with trade-offs clearly stated. If a product is loud, drippy, or costly to maintain, we say so.

We buy most products we test. When we accept manufacturer samples, we document that status, apply the same methodology, and disclose it in the review. Brands cannot pay for placement or edits. We publish how we test, keep a change log when picks shift, and model total cost of ownership so you can plan long after the unboxing.

Finally, we build setups for real constraints—small footprints, cable management for renters, access control to stop food theft, and cleaning routines that won’t steal your evening. If our data doesn’t match your reality, tell us. Reader reports trigger retests, and your feedback shapes our priorities.