Last updated: April 6, 2026
Some links on Couch Paws are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you. We only ever link to products we genuinely believe in, and our opinions are always our own.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells a retailer or brand that a visitor arrived through our website. When you click such a link and complete a purchase, Couch Paws may receive a small referral fee or commission as a thank-you from that company. The price you pay remains exactly the same you are never charged more because of an affiliate link.
This is a common and legitimate way for content creators and bloggers to support the time and effort they put into producing free, helpful information for their readers.
Why we participate in affiliate programmes
Running Couch Paws takes a genuine investment of time, research, and resources. Affiliate commissions help cover the costs of keeping this blog running things like website hosting, tools, and the hours spent researching and writing content so that everything we publish can remain free for pet owners everywhere.
Without the support of our readers (including those who shop through our links), creating consistent, high-quality content about animal nutrition and care simply would not be possible. We are truly grateful for every bit of support.
Our promise to you
We want you to feel completely confident whenever you read a recommendation on Couch Paws. Here is what we commit to, always:
Honest opinions only
We never recommend a product just because it pays a higher commission. Every suggestion reflects our genuine assessment.
No hidden agendas
Affiliate relationships are always disclosed. You will never unknowingly click a monetised link on this blog.
Your pet comes first
We only share products and resources that we believe could genuinely benefit your animal's health and wellbeing.
No cost to you
Affiliate links never inflate the price you pay. You get the same deal we simply receive a referral credit.
Which programmes do we work with?
Couch Paws may participate in a variety of affiliate programmes, which may include but are not limited to programmes run by pet food brands, veterinary supplement companies, pet care product retailers, and general marketplaces such as Amazon. The specific programmes we work with may change over time as we discover new products worth sharing with our community.
Regardless of the programme, our standards for recommendation remain the same: the product must be something we would feel comfortable suggesting to a fellow pet owner, and it must be relevant and potentially helpful to our readers.
How to identify affiliate links
We do our best to clearly flag affiliate content wherever it appears on Couch Paws whether through a note at the top of a post, inline disclosures near product links, or labels such as “affiliate link” or “we may earn a commission.” This page itself serves as a site-wide disclosure in accordance with the guidelines set by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and equivalent consumer protection standards in other regions.
If you are ever unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, feel free to reach out and ask us directly.
Sponsored content
Occasionally, Couch Paws may also publish content that has been sponsored by a brand or company. Sponsored posts are always clearly marked as such. While a brand may provide compensation or products in exchange for coverage, we retain full editorial control over what we write. We will never publish a sponsored post that we do not genuinely stand behind, and our readers can always expect our honest perspective.
Your trust matters more than any commission
We built Couch Paws out of a genuine love for animals and a desire to help pet owners make better, more informed decisions. That mission does not change because of affiliate partnerships. If we recommend something, it is because we believe in it not because of what it might earn us.
Thank you for reading, for trusting us, and for being a part of the Couch Paws community. Your support whether through reading, sharing, or shopping through our links makes all of this possible.
Have a question about this disclosure?
We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our affiliate relationships or how we choose the products we recommend. Drop us a line at contact@couchpaws.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.