Last updated: [5/30/2026]
CatNap Academy is a participant in several affiliate marketing programs. This page explains exactly how that works, what it means for you, and our commitment to keeping everything honest and transparent.
The Short Version
If you buy a product through a link on CatNap Academy, we may earn a small commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. This commission supports the site and keeps our content free for all readers.
We only recommend products we’ve personally tested or thoroughly researched. We never accept payment in exchange for positive reviews, and our editorial opinions are always our own.
That’s the short version. Below is the full version, written the way the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expects affiliate disclosures to be written: clearly and conspicuously.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that let retailers know you came from our website. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission — typically a few percent of the sale price.
You never pay extra. The price you pay is exactly the same as if you had visited the retailer’s site directly. The retailer pays us out of their marketing budget, not by raising your price.
Our Affiliate Partners
CatNap Academy participates in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates Program We are 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 and affiliated websites.
- Chewy Affiliate Program (through Impact) We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through Chewy.com via our affiliate links.
- Petco Affiliate Program We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through Petco.com via our affiliate links.
- Other affiliate programs We may also participate in affiliate programs with select brands like Litter-Robot, Smalls, Cat Person, The Farmer’s Dog, Embrace Pet Insurance, Pumpkin Pet Insurance, Basepaws, Tuft + Paw, and other reputable cat-focused brands. We disclose any specific affiliate relationships within individual articles where relevant.
How We Identify Affiliate Links
We mark affiliate links in several ways throughout the site:
- A clear disclosure statement appears at the top of every article that contains affiliate links, before any product link
- We use language like “Check price on Amazon” or “View on Chewy” near affiliate buttons
- Some links may include a small notation indicating they are affiliate links
- This Affiliate Disclosure page is linked from our footer and accessible from every page
If you’re ever unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, you can assume that any product purchase link on this site is likely an affiliate link.
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence what we write or which products we recommend. Specifically:
- We never accept payment for positive reviews. No brand has ever paid us — and never will pay us — to write a positive review.
- We never let commission rates drive recommendations. Just because one program pays more doesn’t mean we’ll push their products. We recommend what’s actually good.
- We freely write critical reviews. If we test a product and it disappoints, we say so — even if we lose potential commissions by doing it.
- We disclose free samples. If a brand sends us a product to test, we disclose it clearly in the review.
- Our opinions are our own. Everything you read reflects our honest assessment based on real testing, research, and experience.
How Affiliate Income Supports This Site
Running CatNap Academy involves real costs — hosting, software, research tools, time spent testing products, and more. Affiliate commissions help cover those costs and allow us to:
- Keep all our content completely free for readers
- Continue researching, testing, and writing in-depth guides
- Avoid relying on intrusive ads or paywalls
- Maintain editorial independence from any single brand
Your support, when you choose to buy through our links, makes this site possible. Thank you.
You’re Never Obligated to Use Our Links
Using our affiliate links is entirely your choice. If you’d prefer to find the products through other means, we totally understand. You’re welcome to:
- Visit retailers directly without using our links
- Compare prices across multiple stores
- Buy locally instead of online
- Skip the recommendation entirely if it doesn’t feel right for your cat
We appreciate your support either way. The most important thing is that you find what works for your cat.
Questions About Our Affiliate Practices
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we choose products, or anything else related to this disclosure, please reach out. Transparency is one of our core values, and we’re happy to answer anything you want to know.
[Contact CatNap Academy →]
FTC Compliance
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. We are committed to following all applicable FTC guidelines for affiliate marketers and content creators.
For more information on FTC guidelines for endorsements and disclosures, visit ftc.gov.