Last updated: April 2026
The Meow Picks participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you purchase products through certain links on our site. This disclosure explains how affiliate marketing works and how we maintain editorial independence in our product recommendations.
What Affiliate Marketing Means
When you click on certain product links and make a purchase, we receive a small commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. This commission helps support our testing, research, and content creation while keeping The Meow Picks free for readers.
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate partnerships never influence our product recommendations. We test and evaluate cat products based on safety, quality, value, and real-world performance. If we wouldn’t use a product with our own cats, we won’t recommend it to you—regardless of commission potential.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
The Meow Picks is a participant in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates Program: Links to Amazon products may generate commissions
- Chewy Affiliate Program (via ShareASale): Links to Chewy products may generate commissions
- Innovet Pet (via Awin): Links to Innovet Pet products may generate commissions
- ShareASale: Links to various pet product brands through this network
- Impact: Links to select pet and lifestyle brands
- CJ Affiliate: Links to various retail partners
How We Test and Review Products
Our review process involves hands-on testing with real cats in real homes. We evaluate products based on safety standards, build quality, ease of use, and value. Many products are purchased with our own funds, while some are provided by manufacturers for testing—but editorial opinions remain independent regardless of how we acquired the product.
Identifying Affiliate Links
Most product links in our articles are affiliate links. We may also use clearly marked affiliate buttons or banners. Some links may redirect through affiliate networks before reaching the final retailer.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and affiliate marketing. We are committed to transparent, honest recommendations that serve our readers’ best interests.
Questions About Our Partnerships
For questions about specific affiliate relationships or our review methodology, contact us at hello@themeowpicks.com.