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ultimately excluded","Add section: our article lacks a 'how we tested' methodology section distinct from 'how we picked'—current text conflates selection criteria with testing protocol","Add section: our article lacks per-pick tradeoff blocks that candidly describe what each recommended product sacrifices","Strengthen vs reference: our methodology omits quantitative scope—no stated number of products considered, tested, cat subjects, or test duration","Strengthen vs reference: our evaluation criteria are not enumerated as a standardized rubric readers can verify (e.g., separate scoring for odor control vs. ease of cleaning)","Strengthen vs reference: our pick archetypes are undefined—we present 5 products without clear categorical roles like 'budget alternative' or 'best for specific physical need'","Strengthen vs reference: our trust signals rely heavily on institutional affiliation rather than multi-dimensional verification—no independent expert interviews or long-term longitudinal 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