Affiliate Disclosure

Amazon Associates Program

SmartPaws (smartpaws.com) 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.

When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate tag is smartpawstore-20.

What This Means for You

• The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go to Amazon directly.
• Our commissions come from Amazon's budget, not from your pocket.
• We are never paid to recommend specific products. Our reviews and buying guides are based on independent research, product testing, and publicly available specifications.
• We do not accept payment for positive reviews.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose that SmartPaws has a material connection to Amazon through the Associates Program. We are required to — and do — clearly disclose this relationship whenever we link to products.

Every article, buying guide, and product page on this site that contains affiliate links includes a disclosure notice. If you ever see a product link without a disclosure, please contact us so we can correct it.

Our Editorial Standards

Affiliate commissions help us keep SmartPaws running and our guides free to read. However, they do not influence our recommendations. Our editorial process:

• Products are selected based on quality, value, and relevance to our readers — not commission rates.
• We research each product using manufacturer specifications, verified customer reviews, and expert sources.
• We update our guides regularly to reflect current pricing, availability, and new product releases.
• If a product is discontinued or no longer available, we remove or replace the recommendation.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please reach out at hello@smartpaws.com.

How Amazon Fulfillment Works — Your Buyer Protections

Every product on SmartPaws links directly to Amazon.com. When you click "Buy on Amazon," your entire purchase — checkout, payment, shipping, and any returns — is handled by Amazon, not by us. This means you get the full benefit of Amazon's world-class commerce infrastructure:

SmartPaws's role is to research, test, and curate the best smart pet products so you don't have to. Amazon's role is to deliver them to your door safely and reliably. Questions about an order should be directed to Amazon Customer Service.