Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: June 2026
ApprovedByVets.com is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to retail partners. When you click on links to products on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work
Throughout our site, you will find links to third-party retailers including Chewy, Amazon, Petco, PetSmart, The Farmer's Dog, Ollie, and other pet product companies. These are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of these links and subsequently make a purchase from that retailer, ApprovedByVets may earn a small commission from the sale. This commission comes from the retailer, not from you — you pay the same price whether you use our link or go to the retailer directly.
Our Affiliate Partners
We currently participate in or may participate in the following affiliate programs and networks:
— Amazon Associates Program
— Chewy Affiliate Program
— Skimlinks
— ShareASale
— Direct brand referral programs (The Farmer's Dog, Ollie, Nom Nom, and others)
— Other affiliate networks and programs as they become available
This list may not be exhaustive. We may join additional affiliate programs in the future.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content, product reviews, Vet-Approved Scorecards, and recommendations are produced independently. Affiliate relationships do not influence our product scores, rankings, or recommendations in any way. We evaluate products using our published scoring methodology, which is based on ingredient quality, nutritional completeness, transparency, value for money, and recall history.
We do not accept payment from brands in exchange for favorable reviews or higher scores. If a product scores poorly in our evaluation, we will report that regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with the retailer that sells it.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate commissions are a primary source of revenue for ApprovedByVets. This revenue allows us to keep our tools, calculators, food safety guides, and educational content free for all visitors. Without affiliate revenue, we would not be able to maintain and update the site.
We believe this is the most transparent and user-friendly monetization model: you get free access to useful tools and information, and if a product recommendation is helpful enough that you decide to purchase it, we earn a small commission that funds our continued work.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
ApprovedByVets is a participant in the 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Skimlinks Disclosure
This site uses Skimlinks to automatically monetize editorial links to retailer websites. When you click on a link that is monetized by Skimlinks and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Skimlinks may set cookies on your device to track purchases. You can learn more about how Skimlinks works and opt out at skimlinks.com/privacy-policy.
Product Availability and Pricing
Product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices shown on our site are approximate and may not reflect the current price at the retailer. We do our best to keep product information up to date, but we encourage you to verify current pricing and availability at the retailer's website before making a purchase.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to transparency about our revenue sources and the relationship between our content and our commercial partners.
Questions
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