Last updated: March 2, 2026
How We Earn Money
Smart Pet Owner is a free resource. To keep it that way, we participate in several affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Smart Pet Owner is a participant in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
- Chewy Affiliate Program (via Impact)
- Various other affiliate networks and direct brand partnerships
What This Means for You
Our Promise
- We only recommend products we believe in. Affiliate commissions never influence our rankings or recommendations.
- Our reviews are honest. If a product has flaws, we’ll tell you — even if we could earn a commission from it.
- You never pay more. Purchasing through our affiliate links costs you the same as buying directly. Sometimes, we can even offer exclusive discounts.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Pages containing affiliate links will include a disclosure notice at the top of the article. Affiliate links may appear as:
- “Check Price on Amazon” buttons
- “Buy at Chewy” links
- Product name links within recommendation lists
- Banner advertisements
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships clearly and prominently.
This disclosure is provided in compliance with the FTC’s 16 CFR Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please don’t hesitate to contact us.