Editorial independence

Our method matters
more than our opinion.

A useful recommendation exposes its sources, limits and evidence level. You should be able to follow our reasoning — and choose differently when your household has different priorities.

Editor and author

André Ribeiro

André Ribeiro leads Félinscope's editorial work, turning product manuals, regional policies, manufacturer specifications and feline-care guidance into decisions that make sense in a real home.

Document research is never presented as a physical product test. When an item has not been handled over time, the article says so and limits its conclusions to what the cited evidence supports.

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The Félinscope framework

Six angles.
Every time.

Features are not added together to manufacture a dramatic score. We look for the trade-offs that can change the purchase.

Cat safety

Moving parts, access, minimum weight, collars and realistic failure scenarios.

Real compatibility

Body size, posture, mobility, food, litter, household layout and network conditions.

Total cost

Purchase price, batteries, subscriptions, consumables, spare parts and return friction.

Privacy

Accounts, cameras, app permissions, data retention and controls available to the owner.

Support

Warranty, replacement parts, seller route, returns and the country that must honour them.

Daily value

Time saved after cleaning, refilling, troubleshooting and the cat's own acceptance are counted.

Evidence level

Three labels that do not mean the same thing.

Document research

Verifiable sources

Manuals, prices, warranties, policies, scientific literature and public data. No personal use is implied.

Hands-on review

Short observation

Installation, interface and operation observed for a stated period and context.

Field test

Documented household use

A dated protocol, cat profile, measurements, original media and limitations are published together.