Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Effective Date: November 21, 2025
Important Disclosure
Best For Chronic Dogs (bestforchronicdogs.com) participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn advertising fees and commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases, at no additional cost to you.
We are committed to transparency in all our business practices. This page explains our affiliate relationships, how we select products to recommend, and how affiliate commissions may affect our content.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase products through them. When you click an affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, the merchant (such as Amazon) pays us a small percentage of the sale.
How It Works:
- 1.You click on a product link or button on our website (marked as "Check Price on Amazon")
- 2.You are redirected to the retailer's website (e.g., Amazon.com)
- 3.You make a purchase on the retailer's website
- 4.The retailer pays us a small commission (typically 1-10% of the sale)
- 5.You pay the same price - there is NO extra cost to you
Important: Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. You pay the exact same price as if you had visited the retailer directly. The commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your pocket.
2. Amazon Associates Program
Official Amazon Disclosure Statement:
"Best For Chronic Dogs 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."
What This Means:
We have a formal agreement with Amazon to promote products available on their platform. When you purchase dog food, supplements, orthopedic beds, joint support products, or any other items through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a commission from Amazon.
Commission Rates:
Amazon's commission rates vary by product category, typically ranging from 1% to 10% of the purchase price. We do not control these rates, and they are subject to change by Amazon at any time.
Cookie Duration:
When you click our Amazon affiliate link, Amazon places a cookie in your browser that lasts for 24 hours. If you make a purchase within that 24-hour window, we receive credit for the sale. If you add items to your cart but purchase later (within 90 days), we may still receive credit for those items.
3. How We Select Products to Recommend
Our product recommendations are based on quality and value, not commission rates. We maintain strict editorial standards to ensure we only recommend products that we genuinely believe will benefit your dog's health and wellbeing.
Our Selection Criteria:
1. Evidence-Based Research
We review peer-reviewed veterinary studies, clinical research, and scientific literature to understand which ingredients and products are most effective for specific health conditions.
2. Ingredient Analysis
We carefully examine product ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards and are appropriate for dogs with chronic health conditions.
3. Customer Reviews & Ratings
We analyze hundreds of customer reviews and ratings to understand real-world experiences with products, including both positive feedback and potential issues.
4. Veterinary Guidance
Our recommendations align with current veterinary best practices and guidelines for managing chronic health conditions in dogs.
5. Value for Money
We consider both quality and affordability to ensure we recommend products that provide genuine value for dog owners.
Important Note: We would rather recommend a high-quality product with a lower commission rate than a mediocre product with a higher commission rate. Your dog's health is more important to us than our earnings.
4. Editorial Independence
Our Commitment to You:
- We are not paid to write positive reviews. All our content is created independently based on research and genuine assessment.
- We do not accept payment from manufacturers to feature their products more prominently or to exclude competitors.
- Our rankings and recommendations are based solely on our assessment of product quality, effectiveness, and value - not on potential earnings.
- We clearly identify affiliate links with disclaimers and visual indicators (like "Check Price on Amazon" buttons).
- We regularly update our content to reflect new research, product improvements, or changes in availability.
Our editorial team operates independently from our affiliate relationships. The fact that we earn commissions does not influence which products we recommend or how we rank them.
5. Other Affiliate Programs
While Amazon Associates is our primary affiliate partnership, we may participate in other affiliate programs in the future with retailers, pet supply companies, or veterinary product manufacturers.
If we add new affiliate partnerships, we will:
- Update this disclosure page to reflect those relationships
- Maintain the same editorial standards and transparency
- Clearly identify affiliate links from all programs
- Continue to prioritize your dog's health over commission earnings
6. Advertising (Google AdSense)
In addition to affiliate commissions, we display advertisements on our website through Google AdSense. These advertisements are managed by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests.
Important distinctions:
- Affiliate Links: We specifically choose and recommend these products
- Display Ads: Google selects these ads automatically; we do not control which ads appear
For more information about how we use advertising and cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Your Support Helps Us Continue Our Mission
Creating comprehensive, research-based guides requires significant time and effort. We invest hundreds of hours researching veterinary studies, analyzing products, testing recommendations, and keeping our content up-to-date.
When you make purchases through our affiliate links, you help us:
- Continue providing free, evidence-based content to dog owners
- Research and test new products and supplements
- Update our guides with the latest veterinary research
- Create new resources for managing chronic health conditions
- Maintain and improve our website
Thank you for supporting our work! Your purchases through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you, help us keep this resource free and accessible to all dog owners who need guidance on managing their pets' chronic health conditions.
8. No Additional Cost to You
100% Price Guarantee
We want to emphasize this critical point: Using our affiliate links does NOT increase the price you pay.
Whether you visit Amazon directly or through our affiliate link, you will pay exactly the same price. The only difference is that when you use our link, Amazon shares a small portion of their revenue with us as a thank-you for referring you.
In fact, if there are any special promotions or discounts available on Amazon, you'll get those same deals when purchasing through our affiliate links.
9. You Are Not Obligated to Use Our Links
We completely understand if you prefer not to use affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase through our links to benefit from our content.
You can:
- Note the product names we recommend and search for them independently
- Visit retailers directly and search for the products yourself
- Purchase from local pet stores or your veterinarian
- Compare prices across multiple retailers before purchasing
Our goal is to provide helpful information regardless of whether you choose to support us through affiliate commissions. Your dog's health is what matters most.
10. FTC Compliance
This disclosure is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".
The FTC requires websites to disclose material connections between content creators and merchants when recommending products. By providing this disclosure page and including clear notices throughout our website, we fulfill this requirement.
We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how our business operates so you can make informed decisions about using our recommendations.
11. Product Availability and Pricing Disclaimer
Please note:
- Product prices and availability on Amazon and other retailers change frequently
- Prices shown on our website may not reflect current pricing
- Products may become unavailable or discontinued
- Promotions and discounts may vary
- We are not responsible for pricing errors on third-party websites
Always check the current price and availability on the retailer's website before making a purchase decision.
12. Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships, business practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use affiliate marketing to support our website.
13. Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we select products, or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Contact Page: Contact Us
We're committed to transparency and are happy to answer any questions you may have about how we operate.
Our Promise to You
Transparency, honesty, and your dog's wellbeing are our top priorities.
While we do earn commissions from affiliate links, we promise to:
- ✓Always recommend products based on quality and effectiveness, not commission rates
- ✓Clearly disclose our affiliate relationships
- ✓Provide honest, unbiased information based on research
- ✓Put your dog's health above our financial interests
- ✓Maintain editorial independence from our affiliate partners
Thank you for trusting Best For Chronic Dogs as your resource for managing your dog's chronic health conditions.