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Chewy Affiliate Program

The largest online pet retailer in the US, and the default merchant for almost any pet content.

Reported terms, checked 2026-09-05 — confirm with programLast verified 2026-09-05
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At a glance

Commission

4% of order value (reported)

Commission model

Percentage of sale

Cookie duration

15 days (reported)

Network

Impact

Recurring

No

Payout threshold

$50 (reported)

Payment frequency

Monthly (reported)

Geography

United States

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Overview

Chewy converts because pet owners already trust it — the brand does not need selling, which means your page only has to resolve the product decision. The programme suits breed-specific, problem-led and starter-kit content far better than broad 'best pet products' listicles. Watch the exclusions: pharmacy and prescription items are the usual carve-out, and they are a meaningful share of what people put in a Chewy cart.

Requirements and how to apply

Requirements

Pet-relevant content site or channel; approval handled by Chewy inside Impact.

  • Website required: Yes
  • Social-only applicants: Not publicly listed
  • Deep linking: Not publicly listed
  • Product feed: Not publicly listed

How to apply

  1. Publish enough relevant content that a reviewer can see what your site is about.
  2. Create a publisher account with Impact if you do not already have one.
  3. Apply to Chewy through the official program page and describe your traffic honestly.
  4. Confirm the current commission and cookie terms in your contract before publishing links.

Best audience fit

Breed-specific, problem-led and new-pet-owner content.

What you can promote

Food and treatsCrates and carriersTraining gearLitter and habitat supplies

Content ideas

  • Best food for a [breed] with a sensitive stomach
  • New puppy checklist with a total cost
  • Crate sizing guide by breed weight

Pros and limitations

Pros

  • Household-name trust converts cold traffic
  • Enormous catalogue covers nearly any pet query
  • New-customer incentives at the retailer level

Limitations

  • Pharmacy and prescription exclusions are common
  • Repeat autoship orders generally are not commissionable

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Where this fits on your site

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Sources

Details last verified against these sources on 2026-09-05. Program terms can change at any time without notice.