Terms of use
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Revised July 19, 2026
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Agreement
By using House Pet Authority (https://housepetauthority.com), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Personal, informational use
You may read, share links to, and reference the site's content for personal, informational use. Bulk scraping, republishing, or reselling requires written permission. Activity that disrupts the site or another visitor's access is not permitted.
Information and professional judgment
Food-safety verdicts, breed information, cost estimates, care guides, and tools provide general information. They are not veterinary, medical, legal, or financial advice and do not replace professional judgment from a licensed veterinarian. The disclaimer explains the safety boundary in detail.
Third-party links
Links may open a veterinary source, government resource, partner site, or retailer. Some retail links may earn a commission. Each third party is responsible for its own content, accuracy, availability, privacy terms, and transactions.
Warranty and limitation of liability
The site and its content are provided as-is, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, House Pet Authority and its operators are not liable for damages arising from use of the site or reliance on its content, including decisions related to an animal's health, feeding, or care.
Updates to these terms
These terms may change as the site and its services change. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised terms. A material change receives a new revised date at the top of this page.
Questions about these terms
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