FrançaisEditorial policy: how we explain pet lab results.
When you’re worried about your companion, words matter. Our aim is to make each explanation understandable, thoughtful and honest about what is still unknown.
Start with the original lab report.
An explanation should preserve the test name, result, unit, date, reference interval and relevant laboratory comments. If a unit or interval is missing or unclear, that gap should be identified rather than filled with an assumed value.
A reference interval belongs to its laboratory and method. Human intervals are not transferred to animals, and an interval from an online guide does not override the one printed on an animal’s own document.
Plain language before interpretation.
A marker definition should use everyday language. The interpretation should distinguish a measured finding from possible explanations and from the clinical decisions a veterinarian may make.
The sample reports demonstrate this approach. They are educational examples with illustrative identities, not testimonials or assessments of a visitor’s animal.
Keep the whole animal in context.
Species, age, symptoms, diet, medication and the reason for testing can change the context of a result. A single normal flag is not a guarantee of health, and an out-of-range flag alone is not a diagnosis.
Wellness information and action plans are intended to organize observations and questions. They do not replace an individualized feeding plan, exercise restriction, prescription or course of treatment.
Transparency about AI-generated explanations.
AI-generated text can contain errors, omissions or unsupported connections. The presence of scientific governance and a veterinarian in the team does not remove those limitations.
If you find a problem, share the page and the specific wording with our team. For a decision about care, use the original results and the explanation from your veterinarian.