Affiliate Disclosure
Pet Gear Reviews is committed to full transparency about how this site works and how content is created.
Last updated: March 2026
Amazon Associates Disclosure
Pet Gear Reviews 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
This means that when you click a product link on this site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help fund the ongoing operation of this site, including product testing, hosting, and content development.
Other Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon, Pet Gear Reviews may participate in other affiliate programs including but not limited to Chewy, Petco, LiveAquaria, and ShareASale partner programs. Any page containing affiliate links will function the same way — we earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you.
How Affiliate Relationships Affect Our Reviews
They do not. Every product reviewed on this site is evaluated based on real-world performance testing with Dax and Scout in Denver, Colorado. Products that fail during testing receive honest failure stories regardless of their commission rate. We do not accept payment from manufacturers in exchange for positive reviews, and we do not adjust ratings based on affiliate relationships.
If a product earns a high commission but failed on trail, the failure story gets published. If a product earns no commission but outperformed everything else, it gets our top recommendation.
Free Products and Sponsored Content
Occasionally, manufacturers may send products for review at no charge. When this occurs, it will be disclosed within the review itself. Receiving a free product does not influence our rating or recommendation — it simply means we did not pay for the item being tested. Our testing methodology and editorial standards remain identical whether a product was purchased or provided.
Pet Gear Reviews does not publish sponsored posts or paid content. All articles on this site represent the honest opinions of Jake Mercer based on direct product testing.
Some articles on Pet Gear Reviews are created with the assistance of AI writing tools to help scale content production. All AI-assisted content is based on real product testing data, Jake Mercer’s genuine experiences with Dax and Scout, and his veterinary technician background. AI tools are used to help structure and draft content — the product knowledge, failure stories, testing conditions, and recommendations are drawn from real-world use. We believe in being transparent about this process as AI-assisted content becomes increasingly common across the web.
Pricing and Availability
Product prices and availability listed on this site are accurate at the time of publication but may change without notice. Always verify current pricing on Amazon or the retailer’s website before purchasing. We are not responsible for price discrepancies between what is listed here and what you see at checkout.
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