Sources and methods

The news coverage on catsandcouches is compiled from published feeds and indexes of established news publications across North America. These sources are selected for their consistent reporting on the site's core topics: the cat, its breed, its behaviour, and the indoor life it actually lives. Every story is sourced from a single originating publication, which is clearly credited.

Each sourced news item is processed to create a concise summary. This rewriting is performed with automated assistance to extract the key factual developments relevant to our audience, focusing on new studies, product recalls, or veterinary advice. The process ensures the summary is in plain language and directly attributable to the original publisher.

When a reported fact appears in only one publication, it is published with a clear credit to that single source. Such items are not cross-verified by other outlets at the time of publication, so the attribution provides necessary context for the reader. This approach allows for timely coverage while maintaining transparency about the origin of the information.

The site's permanent reference pages on behaviour, breeds, care topics, health, toxins, gear, and kittens are built differently. They are constructed from stable, widely accepted facts, not time-sensitive reports. Each reference page is supported by a facts table consolidating verified information and includes a single, credited photograph. These pages are intended as durable resources.

Both news summaries and reference pages are refreshed regularly. News is updated as new relevant stories are published by our source outlets. The reference pages are reviewed and updated on a scheduled basis to incorporate new consensus findings or to reflect changes in best practices, ensuring their ongoing reliability.