Affiliate disclosure

How we earn money

Pet Cost & Vet Bill Calculator is supported by:

• Affiliate links to pet insurance carriers, pet supply retailers (Chewy, Amazon, Petco), pet medication retailers, and pet services (sitting, walking, training).
• Display advertising via independent ad networks (in development).
• Comparison referrals for insurance quote tools.

When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying action — making a purchase, requesting a quote, signing up — we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

How we keep calculators neutral

The numbers in our calculators come from public industry sources (AVMA, NAPHIA, BLS CPI, etc.), not from our affiliate partners. Affiliate placements appear in clearly labeled "Sponsored" sponsorship blocks adjacent to recommendations — never inside the calculator math itself.

We don't customize calculator outputs to favor any specific carrier or retailer. Where multiple options exist, we present them side by side or recommend running your own comparison.

Programs we participate in (or plan to)

• Amazon Associates Program
• Chewy Affiliate Program
• Pet insurance carriers via Impact, CJ, Partnerize networks
• Petco affiliate program
• Rover, Wag affiliate programs
• 1-800-PetMeds affiliate program
• BarkBox affiliate program

What you can expect

• Affiliate links are clearly labeled with "Affiliate partner" or "Sponsored link," and appear close to the product or service mentioned (consistent with FTC guidance on clear and conspicuous disclosure).
• All real affiliate links use rel="sponsored nofollow" per Google's webmaster guidelines.
• We do not accept paid editorial placements that misrepresent products.
• We will tell you when we have not personally vetted a partner — affiliate eligibility doesn't equal endorsement.
• Calculator data files are public — anyone can audit our methodology.
• If you find an error, please tell us — we will correct it.