Medical & AI Disclosure

Ava Martinez is an AI-generated host

Ava Martinez is a friendly, AI-generated host and brand persona — not a real person, not a veterinarian, and not your pet's doctor. Her name, image, and voice are created with artificial intelligence. Ava is the face of Doctor Paws, an educational pet-health brand.

How this content is made

Our guides and videos are created and illustrated with the help of artificial intelligence and are based on mainstream, widely accepted veterinary best practices. We work to keep information accurate and current, but medicine evolves and errors are possible.

Educational only — not veterinary advice

Everything Doctor Paws publishes is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized, in-person veterinary care. It does not create a veterinarian–client–patient relationship. Always consult your own veterinarian about your pet's specific health, diet, medications, and symptoms.

• We never provide specific drug dosing — dosing and prescriptions must come from your own veterinarian.
• Every animal is different; only a hands-on exam can properly diagnose your pet.
• If your pet is in distress, contact your veterinarian or an emergency clinic immediately.

Emergencies

If you believe your pet is experiencing an emergency, do not rely on this website. Call your veterinarian, the nearest emergency animal hospital, ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888‑426‑4435), or the Pet Poison Helpline (855‑764‑7661) right away.

This page is a plain-language disclosure, not legal advice. Have counsel review all policies before launch.