How we collect prices

Independent comparison only works with transparent methodology. Here is how prices enter the platform and how we label them.

Sources

Published price pages from vet practices (automated ingestion with human review)
Community submissions moderated before publication
Estimated ranges when clinic-level data is missing — always labelled

Review process

Automated candidates and user submissions enter a review queue. Nothing is presented as verified until it passes moderation. Large price changes trigger additional checks against historic data.

Update cadence

Directory data refreshes on a documented schedule. Published snapshots show last updated dates on comparison cards. Platform stats on the homepage reflect the latest aggregate refresh.

Corrections

Spotted an error? Submit a corrected price with a source if possible. We audit submissions separately from published data.

Editorial standards

We never present estimated figures as exact local prices. Comparative language like "cheapest" is used only where coverage thresholds in our SEO methodology are met. See also data policy and official sources.