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Home Scan Monitoring For Clinics Pricing Protocol

Clinical Methodology v2.4

Our standard is derived from peer-reviewed veterinary toxicology, not marketing trends.

Reviewed Feb 2026

1. Data Collection (Optical Data Ingestion)

To assume independent verification, we do not utilize manufacturer-provided API feeds. We utilize Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on user-submitted photos to reconstruct ingredient lists directly from physical retail inventory. This ensures the registry reflects the product on the shelf, not the product in the brochure.

2. Risk Assessment

Ingredients are cross-referenced against the Global Veterinary Toxicology Database. Flags are generated only for substances with documented LD50 toxicity or chronic low-level carcinogenicity in canine/feline models.

3. Citations

  • Ito, N. et al. (1986). Carcinogenicity of BHA in rats. Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
  • FDA CVM (2021). Pentobarbital in Dog Food. Center for Veterinary Medicine.